Some of our greatest stories get their start on the Forum, and these threads and photo updates are a great place to dive in.

The BKDI Architects-designed Smith is substantially complete in Calgary and Forum contributor Surrealplaces provided us with a photo of its placement on the skyline.

The nearly complete Smith in Calgary, image by Forum contributor Surrealplaces

A similar contextual shot by Daveography of Edmonton's Quarters Hotel reveals the angled projections of the tower's shimmering facade. 

Quarters Hotel in Edmonton, image by Forum contributor Daveography

A post by urbannizer notifies us that groundbreaking for the 32-storey Austin Proper Hotel and Residences is set for September 8th.

Rendering of Austin Proper Hotel and Residences, image via The Kor Group

The glass on Salesforce Tower, San Francisco's next tallest building, continues its climb as shown in a photo by edwards.

Glass on San Francisco's Salesforce Tower, image by Forum contributor edwards

Finally, a new rendering showing the porte-cochère of Dubai's Rosemont Five Star Hotel & Residences was posted by Hotel+Technik. 

Rendering of Dubai's Rosemont Five Star Hotel & Residences, image via ZAS Architects