Matt Hickman

Designed in 1952, the oceanfront structures are one of many early works by Rudolph in the Floridian city.

The 12-acre redevelopment project in downtown Newark will replace surface parking lots with new buildings by SOM and Weiss/Manfredi. 

Although its exact fate is unclear, the new owner promises that the National Historic Landmark–designated office building will be ‘preserved for future redevelopment.’

The move expands on—and loosens—an existing arrangement, making it easier for Antipodean architects to take on work in the U.S. and vice versa.

The landmark mixed-use high-rise, which includes commercial office space, a hotel, and art center, will close September 1 due to financial struggles.