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This is Rem Koolhaas’ design for the Torre Bicentenario (Bicentennial Tower) in Mexico City, commissioned by developer Grupo Danhos. The $600m (£300m) tower will be the tallest building in Latin America at 300m. It will comprise 73,000m2 of commercial space over 85 floors. It will be completed in 2010, when Mexico celebrates 200 years of independence from Spain.
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With Mexico predicted to become a global economic leader by 2040, the Latin American nation is definitely one to watch for construction firms
The Paris Olympics is embracing an approach pioneered by London in 2012 and taken to the next level, utilising existing venues and temporary structures as much as possible, Ben Flatman writes
The Paris Olympics emphasises sustainability by utilising 95% existing and temporary venues, continuing the legacy of innovative designs pioneered by London 2012. Ben Flatman meets the CEO of a firm that supplies temporary structures including much of the Olympic climbing centre
Pair put pen to paper after beginning discussions in summer
65 Gresham Street plan includes outdoor workspace on every floor
Scheme is most significant revamp of grade A-listed building since it opened in 1983
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