NEWS & INSIGHTS

15th December 2025

NUPRC: Construction Update

image of a community center project [exterior view]

Construction at the NUPRC headquarters has reached a defining stage, where the building’s architectural intent is now clearly visible on site. From the air, the project’s curved frontage and central domed roof begin to read as the dominant gestures that will characterize the completed structure. What was once lines on drawings and digital models is now rising confidently along the highway corridor, establishing a strong civic presence within its urban context.

The reinforced concrete frame has advanced significantly, revealing the full height and massing of the development. The sweeping arc of the façade, which will eventually be articulated with glazing and cladding, is already legible in its raw structural form. Vertical cores and service towers anchor the composition, while the roof structure that will support the signature dome is taking shape as a focal point of the project.

At ground level, the complexity of the podium and base volumes is becoming more apparent. These lower levels are designed to accommodate parking, services, and controlled access, forming a solid foundation for the more expressive upper floors. The relationship between the heavy base and the lighter, more transparent office floors above is beginning to emerge as a key architectural theme.

The accompanying visualizations illustrate the design vision that guides the construction effort. The completed building will be defined by generous glazing, landscaped forecourts, and a distinctive spherical lattice element that crowns the central atrium. This feature, combined with the glazed dome, is intended to introduce natural light deep into the building while giving the headquarters a memorable civic identity.

As work progresses, the project is steadily transitioning from structure to architecture. The current phase marks an important milestone where scale, proportion, and form can now be fully appreciated. With the structural framework largely established, the next stages will focus on façade articulation, interior systems, and the refinement that will bring the NUPRC headquarters to life as a modern institutional landmark.