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We are proud to announce that GP's Alcove is a finalist in AIA Chicago's Design Excellence Awards in the Architecture La...
08/20/2026

We are proud to announce that GP's Alcove is a finalist in AIA Chicago's Design Excellence Awards in the Architecture Large category.

Alcove is a 34-story, 356-unit residential tower in downtown Nashville, composed as a series of stacked, shifted cubes. The arrangement opens the inner sections of the building and creates four warm-toned alcoves — 75-foot-tall communal terraces facing the skyline to the east and sunsets to the west. GP designed the building as well as the interiors.

Winners are conferred at Designight 2026 on Thursday, October 1, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. All are welcome to attend the event. Tickets can be purchased at AIAChicago.org/Designight2026.

As featured in Modern Luxury, GP’s Paramount is redefining the Nashville skyline.Developed by Giarratana LLC, the 60-sto...
07/27/2026

As featured in Modern Luxury, GP’s Paramount is redefining the Nashville skyline.

Developed by Giarratana LLC, the 60-story residential tower is on track to become Tennessee's tallest building. Rising approximately 750 feet above downtown, Paramount reflects a shared vision to create an enduring landmark that elevates the city's skyline while contributing to its continued evolution as a vibrant urban neighborhood.

With construction advancing at roughly one floor per week, Paramount will bring 500 luxury residences to the heart of downtown Nashville.

Read the full story: https://www.modernluxury.com/tony-giarratana-unveils-paramount-nashvilles-soon-to-be-tallest-residential-tower/

How do you give a hotel privacy and quiet above one of Chengdu, China's busiest public squares? At Grand Hyatt Chengdu, ...
07/18/2026

How do you give a hotel privacy and quiet above one of Chengdu, China's busiest public squares?

At Grand Hyatt Chengdu, the answer was siting: setting the 25-story tower asymmetrically atop its podium, so all 370 guestrooms open onto unobstructed views, with stepped gardens offering guests urban terraces unlike anything else downtown.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its grand opening this week, the hotel is still an anchor that gives its guests real distance from the city below while staying right in the middle of it.

Congratulations to the key team members who helped bring this landmark project to life:

Chicony Co.
Tonychi and Associates

GP was honored to participate in the launch event for the Lujiazui Cirrus luxury residential complex on June 17. Held at...
07/02/2026

GP was honored to participate in the launch event for the Lujiazui Cirrus luxury residential complex on June 17. Held at the Pumei Restaurant atop the Shanghai Pudong Art Museum, the event brought together industry leaders and media to unveil the project's architectural vision.

James Zheng, CEO and president of GP, shared the design philosophy and creative approach behind the project, highlighting a vision that reimagines urban living through stronger connections between architecture, landscape and community.

Developed by Shanghai Lujiazui Real Estate Group, the Cirrus complex comprises six towers located within the Rongcheng Changyi mixed-use development in Pudong. The master plan integrates residential, office, commercial and cultural spaces into a cohesive urban destination, creating a vibrant environment where living, working and leisure coexist.

The architectural design is distinguished by a series of stepped crowns that establish a unified skyline while creating elevated outdoor terraces overlooking the Huangpu River and the iconic Lujiazui skyline. At the heart of the project is the innovative "Cloud Garden," a landscaped pedestrian bridge that connects the residential towers with surrounding urban spaces and nearby metro stations, introducing new green public spaces within one of Shanghai's most dynamic districts.

Warm-toned façade materials and generous landscape integration reinforce the project's human-centered approach, fostering a seamless relationship between architecture, nature and the surrounding neighborhood.

We look forward to sharing more updates as Cirrus continues to take shape.

Construction is well underway on 1111 South Tryon, the next major phase of Charlotte’s Queensbridge Collective developme...
06/11/2026

Construction is well underway on 1111 South Tryon, the next major phase of Charlotte’s Queensbridge Collective development in the South End neighborhood. Rising 43 stories and more than 540 feet tall, the tower will provide around 356,000 square feet of office space and 346 apartments to one of the city’s fastest growing neighborhoods.

As the second tower within the mixed-use Queensbridge Collective complex, 1111 South Tryon will continue shaping Charlotte’s evolving skyline while creating a more connected, pedestrian-focused urban environment. Scheduled for completion in 2028, 1111 South Tryon represents another significant investment in the future of South End and the broader Charlotte community.

GP is pleased to announce staff promotions worldwide. Based on a combination of their skills and talent, as well as in r...
06/04/2026

GP is pleased to announce staff promotions worldwide. Based on a combination of their skills and talent, as well as in recognition of their ongoing contributions to the firm, the following seven professionals have been promoted:

To Associate Principal
- Michael Wagenbach, LEED AP – Chicago

To Senior Associate
- Xiao Ma, LEED AP – Chicago
- Al Ochsner – Chicago
- Haiping Yu, Class 1 Registered Architect – Shanghai

To Associate
- Ryan Hergott, AIA, LEED Green Associate – Chicago
- Maria Miller – Chicago
- Vincent Zheng – Chicago

Congratulations to all!

Congratulations to GP’s James Zheng and Paul De Santis on both being recognized by Crain's Chicago Business as 2026 Nota...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to GP’s James Zheng and Paul De Santis on both being recognized by Crain's Chicago Business as 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction.

As CEO and president, James has helped guide GP’s strategic growth and global expansion for more than 30 years, elevating the firm’s profile through award-winning work recognized by organizations including AIA Chicago, Architizer, the Chicago Athenaeum, the Council on Vertical Urbanism, and MIPIM Asia, among others.

As partner and design director, Paul leads the design on many of GP’s projects across the U.S. and Asia while continuing to shape the firm’s collaborative studio culture. He is deeply committed to advancing GP’s hallmark philosophies of bold clarity, measurable value, personal service and unexpected ingenuity—principles that continue to define the firm’s approach to design and client partnerships across a wide range of project types.

We are proud to see both James and Paul recognized among Chicago’s leading industry voices shaping the future of the built environment.

Today, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of GP’s LondonHouse Chicago, an adaptive reuse project that brings together old...
05/26/2026

Today, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of GP’s LondonHouse Chicago, an adaptive reuse project that brings together old and new. Located at the iconic intersection of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, the 452-key hotel integrates a restored 1923 office building, originally designed by Alfred Alschuler for the London Guarantee & Accident Company, and a new slender glass tower on an adjacent site. The renovation encompasses 305,000 square feet of the existing 21-story building, with an 85,000-square-foot expansion completing the street wall where a small parking lot once sat. The new tower's subtle saw-toothed façade angles respond to signature views west down Wacker Drive and overlooking the Chicago River, while respecting the cornice lines of its historic neighbor. From the gateway arrival through the historic elevator lobby to the grand second-floor check-in and bar, the hotel honors its past throughout. At the top, previously underutilized space has been transformed into a tri-level rooftop terrace and bar, with a special-events space nestled within the refurbished cupola, offering guests signature views of downtown Chicago and the river below.

Congratulations to the key team members who delivered this landmark project for its grand opening on May 26, 2016:

Oxford Capital Group, LLC
Simeone Deary Design Group
TGRWA
WMA Consulting Engineers
Klein & Hoffman
W.E. O’Neil Construction

Last week, GP participated in the 2026 JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge in Chicago, one of 16 locations hosting the wor...
05/19/2026

Last week, GP participated in the 2026 JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge in Chicago, one of 16 locations hosting the world’s largest corporate running series. A total of 15 GP team members showed up strong and represented the firm with pride in the 3.5-mile loop through Grant Park along the city’s lakefront. New shirts featuring GP’s One Chicago, a group stretch, and a pre-race team cheer were all highlights this year, including the introduction of five first timers to the mix.

Earning a global ranking of #225 and #159 locally out of 484 Chicago companies participating, the event was about more than just crossing the finish line. This year’s race supported Association House of Chicago, an organization that has served Chicago communities for more than a century through programs that promote inclusion, stability and opportunity. We’re proud to have contributed to such a meaningful cause.

Thank you to everyone who ran, cheered and supported Team GP along the way, and congratulations to all participants.

A new landmark has arrived in Saudi Arabia. The W Riyadh – KAFD is officially open.Located in the King Abdullah Financia...
05/12/2026

A new landmark has arrived in Saudi Arabia. The W Riyadh – KAFD is officially open.

Located in the King Abdullah Financial District, this luxury lifestyle and business hotel brings together a dynamic architectural form, a rich program of guest amenities and a thoughtful response to its site and the demands of the desert climate.

The 17-story prism-shaped tower is defined by a nine-story opening that separates programmatic functions while drawing views and light deep into the building’s mass. A three-story podium anchors the hotel to the pedestrian life of KAFD, housing restaurants, conference facilities, outdoor gardens and a rooftop terrace.

Each façade tells a different story. The north face responds to the adjacent wadi—the district’s primary pedestrian promenade—with an undulating, faceted aluminum-and-glass curtain wall that shifts in scale from street level to the tower’s full height. The south is stone-clad and largely opaque, punctuated by rhythmically alternating horizontal slots. To the east and west, a saw-toothed profile maximizes shade while allowing measured light and views throughout.

Sustainability is woven throughout the project, from energy modeling and solar shading to daylight control and proximity to public transit, reinforcing the hotel as an integrated part of the district’s broader vision.

Congratulations to the entire project team!

Photography: Marriott International

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