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How To Build a SPY HQ - #59
24 augustus 2023 · 44 min
If you've seen a 007 film in recent years, you've probably seen the SIS or MI6 Building. This week we explore how Britain built its landmark SPY HEADQUARTERS. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we chat about a mountain-inspired housing development in the Netherlands designed by MVRDV. Also in the news, we look at AI-generated designs for cliffside buildings in Ireland from digital artist and RIBA Part 1 architect Sarah Asif.
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We end the show with an email from Jev Laverick.
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Australia's $6.3 BILLION New Railway Explained - #58
17 augustus 2023 · 46 min
This week we’re heading DOWN UNDER to Brisbane, Australia to cover The B1M's latest video: "The Race to Build a $6.3BN Railway for the Olympics". This massive infrastructure project will help put Brisbane on par with Melbourne and Sydney. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we chat about London's newly approved "One North Quay" - a 23-storey life sciences laboratory in Canary Wharf (designed by KPF). Also in the news, we look at the Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters in Suzhou, China - it's inspired by the shape of chemical bonds and was completed in 2022 (designed by OLI Architecture).
We end the show with an email from Harrison (Harri) Laurie.
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The Race to Replace a CRACKED DAM - #57
10 augustus 2023 · 57 min
This week we’re heading to Switzerland to cover The B1M's latest video. The country is building a dam in front of a dam - yes, you read that right. Fred and some of the video team went on location to get more answers, which lead to a DAM good chat. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at Zaha Hadid’s futuristic newly approved skyscraper in Xian, China. Also in the news, London's 53-year old Euston Tower is set for a facelift - 3XN Architects revealed plans to renovate the British Land-owned 36-storey building that has sat vacant since 2021.
We end the show with TWO separate emails from Brian J. Marshall and Evan Reilly.
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The Building That BROKE Taipei - #56
3 augustus 2023 · 56 min
This week we’re heading to Taipei, Taiwan to talk about a building that's over budget, a decade under construction and one of Asia's most important cultural buildings - the controversial Taipei Performing Arts Centre. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we cover two interesting bits of construction news: 5 World Trade Center has been given the green light in Lower Manhattan, NYC (designed by KPF) - 274-metre mixed-use skyscraper AND 55 Bishopsgate has also been given the green light in the City of London (designed by Arney Fender Katsalidis (AFK Studios)) - a 285-metre new skyscraper.
We end the show with a Portsmouth-themed email from Ted Jackson-Mount.
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Summer QUIZ Special - #55
27 juli 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
This week we have a very special episode for you... IT'S THE SUMMER QUIZ SPECIAL! Fred, Liam, and Luke are going head-to-head to test their construction knowledge on this years projects and beyond. It's unhinged, educational, cheeky, and superb in all the best ways. Lees meer
We end the show with an email from top Canadian; Nathan Williams.
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CANADA'S $30BN Gamble To Become An Energy Superpower - #54
20 juli 2023 · 48 min
This week we’re heading to CANADA to talk about one of North America's biggest megaprojects, but you've probably never heard of it - a $30BN new liquefied natural gas or LNG plant. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we chat about a snow drift-inspired building (also in Canada!) that will become home to the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre, designed by Dorte Mandrup. Also in the show, digital designer Norah Design Co has used AI to imagine tennis courts in the caves of Saudi Arabia’s ancient AlUla city.
We end the show with an email from Michiel Vanrompay.
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The BILLION DOLLAR Plan to Save New York - #53
13 juli 2023 · 51 min
This week we’re heading to New York City where our latest Tomorrow's Build's video on the city's new seawall... in short, the race is on to save Manhattan from climate change. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we chat about the massive new Las Vegas Sphere that was illuminated for the first time recently - SPOILER: It's very, very, cool. Also in the show, private developer ASTM North America — which has an alternate vision for the long-awaited $7BN overhaul of New York's Penn Station — has unveiled updates to its design and claimed that it could save the city $1BN (yes, ANOTHER Penn Station proposal).
We end the show with a helpful email from Colin Woodall.
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Construction’s MENTAL HEALTH Crisis - #52
9 juli 2023 · 52 min
In this special bonus episode of The World's Best Construction Podcast we're shining a light on construction's mental health crisis. Lees meer
You can learn more and see how you can start to make a difference to this issue through "Get Construction Talking" - a new worldwide initiative to raise awareness of mental health in construction, founded by Fred Mills, The B1M and Procore.
https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/
If you or someone you know is struggling and the situation is not life threatening it's best to contact a registered health professional. In an emergency dial the emergency services.
Cheers,
Fred, Luke, and Liam
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The Race to SAVE Texas’ Failed Megabridge - #51
6 juli 2023 · 55 min
This week we’re heading to Corpus Christi, Texas, where construction on the massive new Harbor Bridge has been halted, not once, but twice - we chat through 6 big reasons why... and get side-tracked with a monkey story. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at what WAS the proposed next-tallest skyscraper in Texas that's been chopped in half. Also in the show, we cover the latest construction news coming out of Manhattan - a twin skyscraper proposal being put forward with a Las Vegas twist...
We end the show with a voicemail from Michiel Vanrompay and a Golden Gate Bridge tip from Daniel Weitsman.
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The Crazy SCANDAL Behind Building the Washington Monument - #50
29 juni 2023 · 40 min
Welcome to episode 50! This week we’re heading to Washington DC and specifically to the world-famous Washington Monument, an iconic landmark that once sat half-built and abandoned. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we go over our latest Tomorrow's Build video looking at Dubai's plan to construct a floating lab to save its coastline. Also in the show, we look at a new skyscraper designed by Philippe Stark coming to Ecuador.
We end the show with a biceps-centred Apple Podcasts review from "brass razoo".
Lastly, we apologise for Luke's dodgy audio quality this week. This was due to a technical fault on our side.
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The Tallest SKYSCRAPERS Under Construction in 2023 - #49
22 juni 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
This week we’re talking SKYSCRAPERS! Despite the pandemic, despite a global shortage of labour and materials – it seems like nothing can stop the skyscraper. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we talk about "Get Construction Talking" - a new mental health initiative founded by The B1M and supported by Procore. Also, we look at a luxury residential tower on the site of Miami's former Champlain Towers South condo that collapsed in June 2021 (Zaha Hadid Architects and DAMAC).
We end the show with an email from Peter Riddell and an Apple Podcasts review from "kevin109104"
Lastly, we apologise for Luke's dodgy audio quality this week. This was due to a technical fault on our side.
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Austria is Digging a TUNNEL Like No Other - #48
15 juni 2023 · 47 min
This week we’re heading to Linz, Austria where Fred recently came back from a successful trip. During his adventure, Mr Mills visited an active site where a vital piece of Austrian infrastructure is being built across the Danube. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at Shanghai’s new exhibition centre from Heatherwick Studio AND a new district coming to Berlin from Henning Larsen.
We end the show with an email from Joe Phelan (...we think?) and an Apple Podcasts review from John Rollins.
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Why America is REMOVING These Dams - #47
8 juni 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
This week we’re heading to the US West Coast to talk about The B1M's latest video "Why America is Removing These Dams". Four dams along the Klamath River (that's in Oregon and California) are being deconstructed, and there's both political and environmental issues to consider. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at Impact’s AI-sceptical job ad in Antwerp, the Heatherwick-designed buildings nearing completion in Tokyo’s new Azabudai Hills district, AND The B1M's investment into Brick Borrow.
We end the show with a Saudi-themed email from Colin Woodall (Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada).
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This Mega-Dam is the Size of LONDON - #46
1 juni 2023 · 42 min
This week, Luke's away! So Fred & Liam are piloting the show. The lads start with a Skyscraper Quiz shortly followed by covering the latest B1M video "This Mega-Dam is the Size of London" - AKA: Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam. Lees meer
Later in the episode, the boys look at China’s new oil refinery transformation in Hangzhou (MVRDV). Also, Bjarke Ingels Group have been confirmed as the master planner for "The Oxagon" port city in Saudi Arabia.
They end the show with an apologetic email from Chris Munch (Texas, USA).
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The SAUDI ARABIA Episode - #45
25 mei 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
This week's episode is special! We're covering Saudi Arabia's megaprojects, including: THE MUKAAB - a 400-metre high by 400-metre wide structure that's big enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings, TROJENA - a winter sports venue that's technically in the desert, OXAGON - the world’s largest floating structure, future shipping destination hub and the logistics nerve-centre for Neom, RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - controversially designed by Foster + Partners and set to open later in 2023 and expected to accommodate a million passengers a year by 2030, and of course, THE LINE - a 500-metre tall mirrored linear city that’ll stretch for over 170-kilometres across the desert sands. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at UNStudio’s new district in Nanjing, China called K.Wah G72.
We end the show with a spicy Apple Podcasts review from Rob Ellio.
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The FAILED Plan to Save Venice - #44
18 mei 2023 · 55 min
This week we’re heading to Venice, Italy to talk about Tomorrow's Build's latest video "The Failed Plan to Save Venice From Flooding". Oh, and there's a twist... a $7BN flood defence system isn't enough to keep the iconic city afloat. Of course, we're chatting about the MOSE system that's defending one of earth's most picturesque places. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at Uruguay’s new tree-covered tower from MVRDV (yes, the same people that brought us the infamous Marble Arch Mound!). Plus, we follow up on last weeks news from London - FRESH widespread opposition to the new Liverpool Street station plans, from Herzog & de Meuron and Sellar.
We end the show with two cheeky emails from Chris Munch (Texas, USA) and the legendary Arthur Caspelherr.
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The PROBLEM With New York's Skyscrapers - #43
11 mei 2023 · 55 min
This week we’re heading to the New York City to talk about Tomorrow's Build's latest video "The Problem With New York’s Skyscrapers" - thousands of Manhattan's tall buildings now HAVE to change *cough* we're looking at YOU 432 Park Avenue *cough* Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at Wuhan’s 3-intertwined skyscrapers by Zaha Hadid Architects AND updated plans for London’s £450M Liverpool Street overhaul by Herzog & de Meuron.
We end the show with a secretive riddle emailed in from the one and only "Jacob Garlic" (we're pretty confident it's NOT the actual Jacob Garlic... but still... it's fun). The email is titled: "The Garlic Enigma: Unearth the Hidden Heir to the Flatiron Building" - says it all, doesn't it?
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The SHOCKING Story of New York’s Strangest Tower - #42
4 mei 2023 · 52 min
This week we’re heading to the Big Apple to talk about The B1M's latest video "The Shocking Story of New York’s Strangest Tower". The Daily Bugle Buil... uh, sorry, we mean The Flatiron Building - Manhattan's iconic triangular structure faces an uncertain future and has a strange story to tell. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at New York’s Climate Exchange (Skidmore, Owings and Merrill), London’s new skyscraper at Old Street Roundabout (Kohn Pedersen Fox), and Manchester City's £300M new entertainment venue and stadium expansion at the Etihad.
We end the show with a lovely email from "Yan Hockey".
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The INSANE Engineering of the Golden Gate Bridge - #41
27 april 2023 · 52 min
This week we’re heading to California to talk about The B1M's latest video "The Insane Engineering of the Golden Gate Bridge". Think of American landmarks and you’ll probably think of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge almost immediately. The iconic structure has stood for over 80 years and remains a critical piece of US road infrastructure. Now the structure is undergoing a massive seismic retrofit project to ensure it is able to remain standing through the city’s next major earthquake and into the future. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at the US Navy’s new National Museum in Washington DC with multiple designs proposed for the American Capital, China’s riverside theatre plans (Open Architecture), and Vietnam’s next skyscraper (Aedas Architects).
We end the show with a cheeky email from "Bahr270".
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The JEDDAH TOWER Episode - #40
20 april 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
This week, to celebrate our 40th episode, we’re talking about The B1M's latest video "How to Finish the World's Tallest Skyscraper" - that can only mean one thing... The Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia. Big episode. Big discussion. Big bants. Big building. Lees meer
Later in the episode, we look at New York’s tree-topped 64 University Place (KPF), London’s new rolling bridge (Thomas Randall-Page), and Utrecht’s crazy new Civic Centre (Heatherwick Studio). Oh, and we quickly go over the latest update on Penn Station plans (awkward).
We end the show with a "witty review" from Luca Fleming.
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The $7BN Plan to Save New York's MOST HATED Train Station - #39
13 april 2023 · 44 min
This week we’re talking about The B1M's latest video "The $7BN Plan to Save New York's Most Hated Train Station" - that's right, Manhattan's Penn Station is finally getting an update. Lees meer
Later, we talk about a 480-metre supertall skyscraper that's broken ground in Shanghai. Inspired by the form of a magnolia — the flower of Shanghai — the Shanghai North Bund Center has been conceived by KPF as a "vertical city" and is set to contain housing, office spaces, hospitality and tourist attractions. Then we're heading to Columbia, Maryland where the City's set to get a new lakeside public library designed by Heatherwick Studio for Howard County Libraries. Inspired by Columbia’s origins as a planned city in the 1960s, the tree-topped five storey structure is intended to act as a joint community and educational hub with walkable rooftops will enable visitors to explore the building's exterior, surrounded by native plant and tree species.
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The Middle Eastern Building Spree You WEREN'T Aware Of - #38
8 april 2023 · 42 min
This week we’re talking about The B1M's latest video and a Middle Eastern building spree that you probably didn't know about – no, it's not in the UAE, Qatar or Saudi Arabia (for once) – this is Israel. The high volumes of construction in the country right now are personified in KPF's 350-metre Azrieli Spiral Tower in Tel Aviv. It's set to become Israel’s first supertall skyscraper when it completes in 2026. Tel Aviv is also building a new mass transit system consisting of three light rail and three metro lines. We're covering it all! Lees meer
Later, we talk about The B1M's infamous social media April fools joke... we trolled the internet into thinking the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia was BACK under construction, but with a cheeky twist. Then we're heading over to New York to discuss another supertall skyscraper under construction in the city. Also designed by KPF, 520 Fifth Avenue will rise 305-metres above Manhattan and offer 98 residential apartments across its 76-storeys, along with new commercial space at street level.
We end the show with a spicy email from Benjamin Ryan.
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New York's $3BN Skyscraper GAMBLE - #37
30 maart 2023 · 59 min
This week we’re talking about the B1M's latest video; "New York’s $3BN Skyscraper Gamble" - specifically, 270 Park Avenue (AKA the NEW JPMorgan Chase Building). This beast of a skyscraper is under construction in Midtown Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners, the tower has a lot of call backs to the NYC towers of old... is this New York's comeback skyscraper? Lees meer
Do you remember when we covered "The Downtown Circle" in Dubai a few weeks back...? Well, Tomorrow's Build has released a video on the project. It's amazing. And we're covering it with updated opinions. Lastly, we're heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to look at a former desalination plant on the Red Sea coast that's set to be turned into a museum. Designed by Heatherwick Studio with an eye on retaining industrial heritage, the new Jeddah Central Museum will feature a large exhibition space within a converted turbine hall.
We end the show with a sweet Apple Podcasts review from Brannde as well as two spicy emails from Hunter Holder and Roland Ohlsson.
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INSIDE The Lab That Tests Elevator Free-Falls - #36
23 maart 2023 · 48 min
This week we’re talking about the time Fred was sent down the world's deepest elevator test shaft... and it's not in an obvious location. This episode is FULL of amazing factoids. Lees meer
Later in the show, we talk about Dubai's International Finance Centre (DIFC) starting construction on its first residential buildings - designed by LWK + Partners, the project has split opinion on the internet. Lastly, the BBC’s new headquarters in Birmingham are set to be located in a former Typhoo tea factory. Designed by Glenn Howells Architects, the project will see much of the historic structure’s shell retained with its interior fitted out to include offices, studios and editing suites for the broadcaster - is this a gamechanger for Birmingham?
We end the show with two awesome Apple Podcasts reviews from "N. Nathan" and "PMT007" ... oh, and we go over an email from the legendary Clark Fuchs.
P.S. don't forget about our Buildots live event on 29 March! Registration link on our socials @TheB1M
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Engineering the World’s Most COMPLEX Office Building - #35
16 maart 2023 · 1 uur
This week we’re looking at the story of a star architect’s final masterpiece, of a gravity-defying feat of engineering, and of how a 1,500 year old city is facing up to its 21st century destiny – that’s right, we’re looking at Zaha Hadid's "Port House" in Antwerp, Belgium. Lees meer
Later in the show, we talk about the sad passing of A. Eugene Kohn at the age of 92. Kohn co-founded the legendary practice Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and we debate some of the practice's best projects. Also, with some disappointing HS2 news, Fred gives us his biggest rant ever! Lastly, we look at a new 10-storey office block that's set to rise on London’s Southbank designed by Bjarke Ingels Group.
P.S. don't forget about our Buildots live event on 29 March!
We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from "Alex Mathie"
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New York's LEANING Skyscraper - #34
9 maart 2023 · 54 min
This week we're looking at The B1M's latest video "The Leaning Tower of New York City". One of New York’s skyscrapers, the 204-metre One Seaport – also known as 161 Maiden Lane – on the East Riverfront in Lower Manhattan is leaning over by 8cm. We talk about all the details and give our opinions on the matter! Lees meer
Later in the show, we celebrate the amazing work of architect Rafael Viñoly who has passed away at the age of 78. Rafael leaves behind an incredible legacy. Also, we talk about the latest Tomorrow's Build video "NASA's $93BN Plan to Colonise the Moon" - yes this is real. And yes, it involves 3D printing on the moon. Lastly, we look at a new spa that's set to be constructed on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastline. Once completed, the Islamic architecture-inspired Clinique La Prairie Resort will become one of eight new luxury tourist destinations in the country's AMAALA megaproject.
We end the show with two lovely Apple Podcasts reviews from "Peter T Chen" and "Muse & Creator".
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Why Architects Put TREES on Buildings - #33
2 maart 2023 · 53 min
This week on the show we’re exploring why architects put trees on buildings - we covered this on Wednesday's video and now we’re digging deeper into the topic. This seems to be a HUGE trend in architecture – so much so that we kinda joke about it on the podcast regularly. Is this "growing" trend just for show? Lees meer
Later in the show, we look at Dubai’s 93-kilometre covered cycleway, Tokyo’s Heatherwick-designed new school, Taipei’s new RSHP skyscraper, and lastly, a tree-covered tower that’s being built in The Netherlands (I mean, it HAD to be, right?)
We end the show with an emails from Nthazi Nyimbili AND Jeremy Andrews.
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Europe is Building a 57KM Tunnel Through a MOUNTAIN - #32
23 februari 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
If you want to travel between two of the biggest cities in France and Italy, it might look quite simple at first — Lyon and Turin are only separated by a few hundred kilometres... but there’s the small matter of the Alps in the way and trains take around four hours to cross them. That is until the the 270-kilometre Lyon-Turin Railway arrives in 2032. The engineering in the 57.5-kilometre Mont Cenis Base Tunnel alpine tunnel is CRAZY. Lees meer
Later in the show, we look at Saudi Arabia's 400-metre tall cube-shaped skyscraper being built in Riyadh. "The Mukaab" will rise as the centrepiece of a new 19-square-kilometre district called Murabba that's set to comprise over 25 million square metres of floor area and create 104,000 homes. Further into the segment we add our thoughts to the current 15-minute City debate that's currently going on. Also, we chat about Bjarke Ingels Group's "leaning" Qianhai Prisma Towers that are set to be constructed in China.
We end the show with an email from Alan Price AND a cheeky Apple Podcasts review from Rijowhi.
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Tokyo’s Earthquake-Resistant Supertall SKYSCRAPER - #31
16 februari 2023 · 54 min
Building tall in Japan isn't easy and that's why this week we're heading to Tokyo to look at the insane engineering of the city's first supertall skyscraper - the imaginatively named "Main Tower" or Toranomon-Azabudai District Main Tower. Lees meer
Later in the show, we look at the feather-inspired airport that's set to be constructed in China. MAD Architects won an international design competition with its concept for the new Terminal 3 at Changchun Longjia International Airport. Further into the segment, we chat about the new cybersecurity center in Wuhan that's inspired by information flow, designed by Aedas Architects. There's also a £1.9BN new district that's been proposed for Birmingham. Led by Birmingham City Council and Lendlease, the colourful Smithfield development could create over 3,000 new homes and some 120,000 square metres of office and retail space across a 17 hectare site in the centre of the city. Lastly, we look at Zaha Hadid Architects-designed office towers that have been approved in Vilnius, Lithuania.
We end the show with a nice Apple Podcasts review from swankylee in Canada.
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The Secret Subway That Could SAVE New York - #30
9 februari 2023 · 58 min
This week we're celebrating our THIRTIETH EPISODE! To celebrate, we're going back into The B1M archives and looking at one of last years smash-hit videos "The Secret Subway That Could Save New York". The Interborough Express would fill a huge gap in the city’s transit needs. However, no project is affordable or straight forward in the Big Apple. Lees meer
Later in the show, we chat about a boulevard in Düsseldorf that's intended to resemble a light-filled canyon. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, "Calatrava Boulevard" will modernise the space between Königsallee Boulevard, Königstrasse, and Steinstrasse in the heart of the city. Also, we talk about Chicago's iconic Tribune Tower finding new life as a luxury residential development. Built in the early 1920s, the neo-gothic building on North Michigan Avenue was home to the Chicago Tribune newspaper between 1925 and 2018. Now Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) has worked with developers CIM Group and Golub and Company to repurpose the 34-storey structure and create 162 residential units, retaining its original lobby and the famous Chicago Tribune sign.
We end the show with an email sent in by Noa from Sweden AND a lovely Apple Podcasts review that includes the question "...outside of The UK, which is your favourite European City architecturally?" - it gets spicy.
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The SECRET $4BN Tunnel Network Under Chicago - #29
2 februari 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
This week we're heading to Chicago, USA to look at the SECRET $4BN tunnel network under the metropolis, AKA: the Tunnel and Reservoir Project (TARP) - this massive 175-kilometre tunnel is quietly saving the windy city. Lees meer
Later in the show, we talk about the £3.5BN new district that's been proposed for London. Extending across a 20 hectare site in the Royal Docks to the east of the city centre and opposite the ExCel centre, this proposal looks to transform a whole area of the UK's capital - including the derelict Millennium Mills. Also, Saudi Arabia appears to have started construction work on Trojena — a vast development in the desert mountains that hopes to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Lastly, we chat about Chengdu's dramatic new Science Fiction Museum that's under-construction and set to host the international Worldcon event later this year. Conceived by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 59,000 square metre complex is designed to appear like a "star cloud" floating over the surrounding Jingrong Lake. It looks immense.
We end the show with a lovely email sent in from Ludvig Ring, who seems to be our biggest fan yet…? Maybe? We also read out a lovely Apple Podcasts review.
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New Zealand's $3.2BN FIRST EVER Subway - #28
26 januari 2023 · 58 min
This week we're heading to Liam's native New Zealand to cover The B1M's latest video all about Auckland’s $3.2BN new underground railway. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city - located on the North Island and home to over 1.5M people - but it's never had an underground railway... until now! It's branded as the "City Rail Link" (CRL) and we have opinions. We ask Liam what it's like being Kiwi. We think of what New Zealand celebrities we can remember. We get distracted. It's great. Lees meer
Later in the show, we look at Toronto's ongoing skyscraper boom by chatting about two new 75-storey structures designed by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture that are set to rise within a block of each other on Yonge Street. We also chat about US robotics company Boston Dynamics' newly released video of its Atlas robot helping out a construction worker - it's like something straight out of a Sci-Fi film. Lastly, we talk about the world's largest urban solar farm potentially being constructed in Rome. The project forms part of a masterplan created by Carlo Ratti Associati, architect Italo Rota, and urbanist Richard Burdett for the city's 2030 Expo bid.
We end the show with a lovely email sent in from Matthew Wellington and a movie-related construction question...
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Sydney’s $5BN Tunnel U-turn - #27
19 januari 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
This week we're heading to Australia to cover our latest B1M video on Sydney’s $5BN Tunnel U-turn. As you could imagine, building a new highway under Sydney Harbour is turning out to be VERY difficult! Especially when decisions are changed (or boomerang'd... yes, we went there). Fortunately for us, one of our hosts is a local-boy, and can help us navigate the topic. Lees meer
Later in the show, we look at the UPDATED designs for a 411-metre new supertall skyscraper destined for Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners, 350 Park Avenue will rise 51-storeys above the city and feature a lot of trees and shrubbery - you KNOW we have opinions on this that you're not going to want to miss. We also chat about Harley Davidson building an open-air 700-bay motorcycle theatre outside its headquarters in Milwaukee, USA. The project is being led by The Harley Davidson Foundation, which has been engaging with local people to create a shared, long-term vision for the neighbourhood.
We end the show with a lovely email sent in from Darragh Griffin.
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The Billionaire Building a $400BN CITY in the US Desert - #26
12 januari 2023 · 59 min
This week we're covering our latest Tomorrow's Build video! It features an exclusive interview with US billionaire Marc Lore discussing his plans for Telosa - a $400BN BRAND NEW CITY that's set to be built in the desert somewhere in the south-western US. Lees meer
Later in the show, we talk about the dramatic new library designed by Snøhetta that's about to complete in Beijing AND we chat about Kohn Pedersen Fox's newly unveiled plans for a commercial health and life sciences building in London.
We end the show with a lovely email sent in from Arthur Caspelherr.
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This $67BN High Speed Railway Will Transform ASIA - #25
5 januari 2023 · 57 min
We're back for 2023, and this week we're talking about Thailand's new $67BN High Speed Railway. This region of Asia has a beautiful landscape to look at, but it's hell for engineers. On top of this, the project is apart of China's controversial "Belt & Road Initiative". Lees meer
Later in the show, we break down the top 5 tallest skyscrapers completing in 2023, we look at Madrid-Chamartín Clara Campoamor Station that's set for a major overhaul from the minds at UNStudio. Lastly, we chat about the construction of the 33rd edition of the famous ice hotel in the Swedish Arctic Circle.
We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcast's review. Oh, and Liam & Luke probe Fred for answers on how he broke the internet at the end of the year.
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The TOP Projects Completing in 2023 - #24
29 december 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
This week we're looking FORWARD to 2023! The year ahead is going to be HUGE for construction. Here's just some of the projects we're talking about: The MSG Sphere in Vegas, Cairo's Iconic Tower, World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris, and MUCH more. Lees meer
Later in the show, each of us share our favourite / most impressive / most impactful project(s) and stories from 2022. Boil your kettle, grab a croissant, make another turkey sandwich or pour yourself a pint and settle down to listen to the last episode of The World's Best Construction Podcast this year!
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A Swarm of ROBOTS Has Built a Tunnel - #23
22 december 2022 · 49 min
This week we're talking about Tomorrow's Build's latest video; "A Swarm of Robots Built This Tunnel". That's right, this isn't a Sci-Fi podcast, this is reality. A new tunnelling technique has been developed that is anything but boring, and we're here to talk and debate it. Lees meer
Also in the show we chat about the new community in Queens, NYC that will be based around the "15-minute city" concept where all amenities and services are located within a 15-minute walk or public transport ride from a person's home. This community project was designed by ODA New York. We also look at the newly proposed 85 Gracechurch Street Skyscraper in Central London straight from Woods Bagot. Lastly, we chat about Zaha Hadid Architect’s “Arena of the Forest” stadium in Denmark - is this our favourite stadium of the year so far? We also read out YOUR comments!
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The RELENTLESS Evolution of The New York Skyscraper - #22
15 december 2022 · 56 min
This week we're back in the Big Apple to talk about The B1M's latest long-form video; "New York's Chrysler Building is Being Covered Up". Arguably, NYC is the most famous city in the world for tall buildings - but when is it too much? Should there be protected sight-lines to shield historic landmark skyscrapers from being covered up? Are the numerous new proposals any good? We cover it all on this weeks episode! Lees meer
Also in the show we chat about the IQON Tower - Quito, Ecuador's new tallest building designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Later, we look at the newly proposed Science Centre in Singapore designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and Architects 61. The building is inspired by the forms of the city's Jurong Lake Gardens and features large windows - or "monocles" - that offer views of the lake and surrounding landscape. As per usual, we feature YOUR comments and thoughts on these projects!
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Fixing New York's MOST HATED Highway - #21
8 december 2022 · 54 min
This week we talk about The B1M's latest video; "New York's Most Hated Highway is Falling Apart"... The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in New York City is crumbling and we're EXPRESSing our thoughts on the matter. Also in the show we chat about the latest Tomorrow's Build video that covers the $31BN seawall to save the Texas coast. Lees meer
Later, we look at other news in the industry and discuss Herzog & de Meuron's latest proposal to overhaul London's Liverpool Street station and construct two new towers in the air space above it. We also chat about Zaha Hadid Architects proposal for Ukraine's Odesa Expo 2030 bid. We finish the show with YOUR comments and a special message for Liam.
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Abu Dhabi Has Built the World’s LARGEST Aquarium - #20
1 december 2022 · 58 min
This week we talk about The B1M's latest video; "Abu Dhabi Has Built the World’s LARGEST Aquarium" - Sea World Abu Dhabi is due to open in 2023 and is being constructed on Yas Island. Yep... another UAE world record! Also in the show we chat about the latest Tomorrow's Build video that highlights a Swedish consortium – including a firm called SSAB – that has developed a form of fossil-free steel at a factory in Lulea, Sweden, under an initiative called HYBRIT (Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology). This a HUGE deal for the construction industry, and the world. Lees meer
Later, we look at other news in the industry and discuss France's plan to cover car parks with solar panels. Also, there's news from Texas that a green land bridge is about to reunite the north and south sides of Houston's Memorial Park. AND there's a six-storey office building that's set to become one of the largest timber structures in London, designed by Foster + Partners. Lastly, we read out some of YOUR Apple Podcast reviews.
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The INSANE SCALE of Europe's New Mega-Tunnel - #19
24 november 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
This week we talk about The B1M's latest feature-length video on "The Insane Scale of Europe’s New Mega-Tunnel" - Denmark is building a record-breaking tunnel to Germany under the Fehmarn Belt. This is all part of the Trans-EuropeanTransport Network, a corridor that runs between Malta in the Mediterranean to the icy tundra's of Finland. Joining us to talk about this impressive video is one of the producers of the feature; Ian Parkin! Ian is a fantastic personality and brings a lot of knowledge (and jokes) to the episode. Lees meer
Later, we chat about Foster + Partners new Polish airport that's being built from scratch. The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport will be Warsaw's newest airport. Also in the show, we look at Stefano Boeri Architects newly revealed proposal for a dramatic "International Forest Stadium" that would have replaced the San Siro in Milan - yes, we have opinions. Lastly, we talk about the 315-metre skyscraper that's set to become the tallest in Texas, designed by HKS Architects, the Wilson Tower will rise 80-storeys above Austin! We cover all of this PLUS your comments.
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Why It’s SO HARD To Build a Skyscraper Here - #18
17 november 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
This week we joined by a special guest, Matt Wheelis, SVP of Strategy, Build and Construct Division, Nemetschek Group. With Matt, we talk about The B1M's latest video "Why It’s SO HARD To Build a Skyscraper Here", we of course mean Mexico! There's many complex circumstances to this issue, which is why it's fortunate that we're joined by Matt to help us discuss the topic. HOWEVER, this hasn't stopped Mexico from producing some gorgeous 21st century skyscrapers. Lees meer
Also in the show, we get to know Matt a little better by asking him how he got into the construction industry AND what advice he'd give people wanting to get into sector. Later, we chat about the progress on the impressive new Richard Gilder Center in New York City from Studio Gang AND we discuss the newly announced "Vertical Forest" skyscrapers that are coming to Dubai - designed by Stefano Boeri Architects (the same firm behind Milan’s famous Bosco Verticale)!
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Why India DOESN'T Build Skyscrapers - #17
10 november 2022 · 47 min
This week we talk about The B1M's latest video "Why India Doesn't Build Skyscrapers"... well, there's a little-known rule that stunts many of India's skylines - especially Mumbai. Also in the show, we look at the bamboo-inspired supertall skyscraper from SOM coming to Singapore. Later, we chat about Zaha Hadid Architect's latest stadium design in Hangzhou, China AND we look at the world’s tallest on-site 3D printed building in Saudi Arabia — at a height of just 9.9-metres. Lees meer
As always, we end the episode with your comments (including some responses to our thoughts on the NAC in Egypt last week!)
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Egypt Built a SUPERTALL Skyscraper in the Desert - #16
3 november 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
This week we talk about Egypt's "New Administrative Capital" Project (NAC) that's being constructed just outside of Egypt's ancient and now preceding capital city, Cairo - the twist is that this new metropolis is being built in the middle of a desert that's centred around Africa's new tallest building - The Iconic Tower - a 393.8 metres (1,292 ft) beast of a skyscraper! Also in the show, we chat about the latest Tomorrow's Build video "The Problem With America’s Next Megacity"... is this Austin? San Francisco? Columbus?- nope! It's Miami, Florida. Lees meer
Later, we announce the WINNER of Construction Story of the Year. We talk about Saudi Arabia's "The Line" starting construction, and a new earth-sheltered stadium in Quzhou, China.
We end the episode with your comments!
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Why a BILLIONAIRE Tried to Stop This Bridge - #15
27 oktober 2022 · 49 min
This week we're jumping into The B1M archive and discussing The Gordie Howe International Bridge and how it will transform the US/Canada border - oh, and it was almost never built! Also in the show, we chat about the Tomorrow's Build video where we covered "The Arctic City Where Everyone Cycles" - AKA: Oulu, Finland. Later, we look at the new details unveiled for $6 billion Penn Station renovation Lees meer
We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"!
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Sweden's $100BN City Upgrade - #14
20 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
This week we're discussing Sweden's $100BN plans to upgrade Gothenburg (Göteborg). We talk all about the city's massive development strategy, public transport powered by renewable energy, and "CityGate" – the highest office tower in the Nordics. Also in the show, we chat about a proposed new tree-covered skyscraper in Albania, Oslo’s push for zero-emission construction machinery, AND Saudi Arabia hosting the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Lees meer
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Delhi's $4BN RAILWAY Explained - #13
13 oktober 2022 · 45 min
This week we're jumping into The B1M archive and discussing the $4 BILLION RAILWAY that's transforming Delhi, India. Also in the show, we chat about the Tomorrow's Build video where we covered Elon Musk's proposed "Las Vegas Loop" - WARNING: our opinions get quite spicy. Later, we look at a dramatic café designed by CUN PANDA NANA on Gulangyu, China that was inspired by the island's trees... Google it, you won't regret it. Lees meer
We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"!
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The ALL-NIGHT RACE to Fix an Airport Runway - #12
6 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
This week we're joined by The B1M's very own Aaron Wood! Together, we dive into our latest video on LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT! Every night, the construction team at Gatwick race to maintain the busiest single-runway airport in the world. Also in the show, we look at the latest Tomorrow's Build video that explains Phoenix, Arizona's battle with urban heat. Later, we look at Singapore's latest 51-storey "Biophilic Skyscraper" AND DJI's new Twin-Tower HQ in Shenzhen designed by Foster + Partners. We have opinions. Lees meer
We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"!
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Why NYC's World Trade Center Is STILL Unfinished - #11
29 september 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
This week we're joined by The B1M's very own Christine Beldon! Together, we're recapping our latest feature length video that looks into the STILL unfinished parts of New York City's World Trade Center, namely 2 WTC. Also in the show, we chat about the under-construction "Lucas Museum of Narrative Art" in Los Angeles AND Switzerland’s Jakob-Park Stadium Upgrade - SPOILER - we have some very controversial opinions! Lees meer
We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"!
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The World's DEEPEST Pool - #10
22 september 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
This week we talk about the DEEPEST pool in the world - yes, that's a thing and it's seriously impressive, and yes of course it's in Dubai! We also look back at a Tomorrow's Build video where we chat (and debate) "Mini-Nuclear Reactors That Can be Built Anywhere" - AKA: small modular reactors (SMRs). Toward the end of the show we chat about the newly released images of the penthouse at NYC's Central Park Tower which is listed at $250M, AND a prototype terracotta system façade conceived by Buro Happold and Cookfox Architects that would create a habitat for birds, insects and plants in the heart of our cities. It all gets quite spicy. Lees meer
We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"!
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