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This week, we're digging into the recent news that Liverpool could be getting a 70-storey mixed-use skyscraper from Simpson Haugh Architects, which would form part of the city's wider £1BN Kings development.

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Later in the episode, we cover:
New towers set for Kazakhstan by SOM

We end the show with some great emails from Samuel Galvin of Cork and Ryan Fisch.

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This week, we're digging into Rotterdam's competition for a €240M new "climate landmark" — and the architectural competition for it is wild.

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Later in the episode, we cover:
Shenzhen's new natural history museum is taking shape

We end the show with some excellent emails from Alexia and Johannes.

Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here!

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This week, we're digging into the news that after many revised designs and delays, New York City's 'Two World Trade Center' is finally going ahead.

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Later in the episode, we cover:
Heatherwick’s residential towers in South Korea
New York’s Flatiron Building is becoming luxury flats

We end the show with a thought-provoking Spotify comment from 'C'.

Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here!

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This week, we're digging into the greatest projects London never had - a topic based on this brilliant recent article on our website.

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Later in the episode, we cover:
The Sagrada Familia Reaches its full height

We end the show with an email from Paige Street.

Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here!

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Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here!

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:
Vietnam is building the world’s biggest stadium
London’s Liverpool Street Station overhaul approved
City of London shares image of how the City will look in 2032
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino rises in Las Vegas

This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH

We end the show with a brilliant email from "Sarah who lives near Brisbane".

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