The Race to Replace a Cracked Dam
Infrastructure 09 Aug 2023
New York's latest skyscraper is turning heads but not for the reason you'd expect. A new multi-storey jail in Manhattan nicknamed the "jailscraper" is at the heart of a battle between the justice system and the local community.
Opponents say the jail could cause irreparable damage to the historic Chinatown community, but the city says it's part of a vital plan to shut down one of the most brutal jail complexes in America.
The vast network across Saudi Arabia's capital features six lines and 85 stations. Opened on 1 December it's now the world’s longest driverless transit system.
We saw off competition from several established industry brands to take home the IBP's biggest prize of the night.
The building in Hangzhou will feature a stepped profile of planted terraces that help to maximise natural light while creating two distinct towers.