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A surging master-planned community in Utah gets its own entertainment district

Since its construction began two decades ago, Daybreak, the 4,100-acre master-planned community in South Jordan, Utah, has been a catalyst and model for regional growth. The latest addition is a 200-acre mixed-use entertainment district that will serve as a walkable and bikeable neighborhood within the community, anchored by a minor-league baseball park and a cinema/entertainment complex.


Retail Centers

Retail design trends: Consumers are looking for wellness in where they shop

Consumers are making lifestyle choices with wellness in mind, which ignites in them a feeling of purpose and a sense of motivation. That’s the conclusion that the architecture and design firm MG2 draws from a survey of 1,182 U.S. adult consumers the firm conducted last December about retail design and what consumers want in healthier shopping experiences.



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Apr 10, 2012

Structured Development & Bucksbaum close on new retail site in Chicago

The site is the location of New City, a mixed-use development that will feature 370,000-sf of retail space and 280 residential rental units.

Apr 2, 2012

Sachse Construction helps complete Salt Lake City’s City Creek Center

Sachse was hired to complete store build-outs at City Creek Center.

Mar 22, 2012

Hawaiian architecture firm chooses FRP trellis system over traditional materials

MGA Architecture plans to add five more trellis systems on the neighboring building. 

Feb 16, 2012

4.8-megawatt solar power system completed at Jersey Gardens Mall

Solar array among the largest rooftop systems in North America.

Feb 15, 2012

Englewood Construction announces new projects with Destination Maternity, American Girl

Englewood’s newest project for Wisconsin-based doll retailer American Girl, the company will combine four vacant storefronts into one large 15,000 square-foot retail space for American Girl.

Feb 8, 2012

Mega-malls expanding internationally

Historically, malls have always been the icons of America – the first mall ever was built in Minneapolis in 1956.

Jan 15, 2012

Smith Consulting Architects designs Flower Hill Promenade expansion in Del Mar, Calif.

The $22 million expansion includes a 75,000-square-foot, two-story retail/office building and a 397-car parking structure, along with parking and circulation improvements and new landscaping throughout.

Jan 6, 2012

New Walgreen's represents an architectural departure

The structure's exterior is a major departure from the corporate image of a traditional Walgreens design.

Jan 6, 2012

Summit Design+Build completes Park Place in Illinois

Summit was responsible for the complete gut and renovation of the former auto repair shop which required the partial demolition of the existing building, while maintaining the integrity of the original 100 year-old structure, and significant re-grading and landscaping of the site.

Dec 5, 2011

Gables Residential brings mixed-use building to Houston's Tanglewood area

The design integrates a detailed brick and masonry facade, acknowledging the soft pastel color palette of the surrounding Mediterranean heritage of Tanglewood.

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