New Zealand-based architects Jasmax have a guiding philosophy that states, “Design has the power to inspire the spirit.” Their design of the New Lynn Merchant Quarter Apartments is a testament to that philosophy. Sitting in Auckland, the bold façade underwent a series of restrictions related to its height, specifically the building’s visual impact on the area’s residents. Prompting the architects to design a bold but elegant building in an area that is characterized by low-rise buildings.

Situated between the Mini-Europe Park and the royal city of Laeken sits the contemporary access to the King Baudouin metro station. The Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company, known in English as STIB-MIVB, commissioned the architects of GS3 Associés for the design.

South Texas College (STC) officially opened its Technology Campus expansion in McAllen, Texas, in January 2018 with a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony in which college officials wielded a blow torch to cut a steel ribbon created by welding students.

Graham Fizer has been appointed president and chief executive officer (CEO) of 3A Composites Americas, a division of Swiss-based Schweiter Technologies AG.

In the heart of Karratha in Western Australia, sits the new Red Earth Arts Precinct, a cultural epicenter for the community at large. The arts and culture center features a over 450 seat theater, rooftop cinema, outdoor amphitheater, gallery and public historical library. The colossal center was designed to emulate the surrounding Karratha hills with an textured exterior façade.

The nearby Pakhra River inspired the design for the Riviera Shopping Mall and Entertainment Center in Podolsk, Russia. The colossal retail complex is nearly 915,000 square feet and features a variety of fashion, leisure and dining experiences.