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DECEMBER 21, 2023

BIG has unveiled a masterplan for Bhutan, the world’s first carbon-negative country, which is informed by Bhutanese culture and the principles of Gross National Happiness index (GNH), and the country’s strong spiritual heritage. Called Gelephu Mindfulness C.

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MARCH 7, 2023

The Neues Museum, courtesy of SPK / David Chipperfield Architects, photo Joerg von Bruchhausen Chipperfield's work spans over four decades with over one hundred projects ranging from civic, cultural, and academic buildings to residences and urban masterplanning throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 24, 2024

Extending from the city, through the opera house, to the water, this “spine” forms an integral part of the Jeddah Central masterplan for the new Opera Quarter. Situated along the Red Sea waterfront , the opera house aims to connect residents and visitors to the sea through a culture spine under a natural canopy. Read more »

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

BIG unveils "Mindfulness City", which unites historical heritage and the future of Bhutan. Courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group Recently, the renowned Danish office BIG announced the launch of its project for the city of Gelephu in Bhutan. This masterplan is inspired by the country's culture and its principles of happiness.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Promotion: the government of Uzbekistan has given planning approval for London firm Cross Works' masterplan to expand Tashkent , adding another 25,000 hectares equivalent to a "twin city".

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Archinect

MAY 14, 2024

Located on a site that until recently was nothing but Gobi Desert, the Municipality of Erdos was determined to create a new city, kilometers away from the current city. This ordered plan fulfilled the wishes of the government, but showed no real consideration for the city’s residents.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

acres of land in the city center. The project’s masterplan, designed by Foster + Partners , also integrates existing landmarks like the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Courtesy of Foster + Partners Foster + Partners has announced the start of construction on One Beverly Hills, revitalizing 17.5

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World Architecture Community

AUGUST 25, 2024

A strong commitment to minimizing environmental impact and cutting-edge smart city technologies are key features of the ö&uuml. Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed design for its first project in Malaysia, the plans are developed in collaboration with JLand Group Sdn Bhd (JLG).

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

With ground set to be broken next year on the first stages of the monumental development and the first structures set to welcome tenants from 2027, the company is master-planning a small city in Sickla, Stockholm. This is fascinating, but it’s Wood City’s fundamental raison d’être that really intrigues.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

the dubai cycle city 2040 study also includes THE LOOP, a 93 km cycling highway by URB. The post URB reveals its masterplan vision to make dubai the ‘best cycling city by 2040’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

LAVA project director Lukas Kronawitter has outlined the thinking behind the masterplan of the Trojena ski resort being developed as part of the Neom project in Saudi Arabia. Above: LAVA has masterplanned the Trojena ski resort. Above: LAVA has masterplanned the Trojena ski resort.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Architecture studio Adjaye Associates has been selected to create a series of residential and commercial spaces along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland , which architect David Adjaye said will tap into the "lost heritage of the city". Adjaye Associates has designed a masterplan for Cleveland's riverfront. The project will cover 32 acres.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Italian studio Stefano Boeri Architetti has unveiled its masterplan for a meditation centre and landscaped gardens at the Ramagrama stupa, a Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal. The heart of the masterplan is the Peace Meadow The site is located in Ramagrama, a municipality on the banks of the Jharahi River in western Nepal.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2024

Architecture studios Sasaki Associates and Foster + Partners are masterplanning a smart city for up to a million people on Sherbro island in Sierra Leone. Never in my lifetime would I have thought I could build the foundation for a new smart-city. It's a dream, you know, but I work in the make-believe business," Elba told BBC.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Danish architecture studio BIG has unveiled its masterplan for a 1,000-square-kilometre development in Bhutan that will include an international airport and a hydroelectric dam incorporating a temple. Above: Mindfulness City will be built in Bhutan. They will be built alongside permeable paved streets.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 4, 2023

The winning proposal sets the 10,000-seat stadium in a lively neighborhood to create an engaging environment for fans, active citizens, businesses, and visitors of the Albanian city. The masterplan proposes buildings and alleys inspired by the Korça typologies to create a familiar cultural experience both in and around the stadium.

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Avontuura

JANUARY 1, 2024

The masterplan includes a new airport, railway connections, a hydroelectric dam, public spaces, and a language for building typologies. The post BIG unveils Gelephu “Mindfulness City” in the Kingdom of Bhutan appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

MAY 23, 2023

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features BIG being named as the masterplanner of the floating city of Oxagon, which is part of Saudi Arabia's Neom development. The post Dezeen Agenda features BIG's masterplan for octagonal port city Oxagon appeared first on Dezeen. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now.

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designboom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

park rise' will stand as BIG's contribution to the ellinikon masterplan, a future-minded development for the ancient city of athens. The post bjarke ingels group reveals a look inside ‘park rise’ homes for athens’ coastal masterplan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Erdberger Mais area in Vienna's third district is currently one of the largest urban development zones in the city. BEHF Architects were commissioned to develop not only a masterplan for the area but also to create a high-quality residential tower.

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Deezen

MAY 14, 2024

Local studio Brandon Haw Architecture has created a masterplan for a development along the Brooklyn waterfront which will include five mixed-use towers created by design studios CookFox Architects , Rockwell Group and more. Totalling approximately 1 million square feet (92, 903 square metres) across 3.75

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Nineteen neighbourhoods constructed with local materials will define Sultan Haitham City, a metropolis for 100,000 residents that London studio Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is designing in Oman. Read: SOM breaks ground on Alárò City in Nigeria The masterplan involves transforming a 7.5-kilometre-long

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Deezen

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the Dubai Walk masterplan to add 6,500 kilometres of pedestrian walkways to the city, including an elevated air-conditioned looped path. The masterplan aims to build 3,300 kilometres of new paths and renovate 2,300 kilometres of existing walkways by 2040.

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2022

British architect Norman Foster has met with the mayor of Kharkiv to discuss the rebuilding of the Ukrainian city following extensive damage suffered during the Russian invasion. Top: the city has been heavily damaged in the war. The first step would be a city masterplan".

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Urban Realm

MAY 29, 2023

Sovereign Centros has won planning consent from Glasgow City Council to proceed with its mixed-use masterplan for the St Enoch Centre. Concept designs by architect Leslie Jones.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

The design connects with the larger ‘Seamless City’ masterplan, which is underway on both sides of the city’s Qiantang River. Concrete arches are now in place for the bridge, which is located not far from the site of the firm’s recently announced multivenue sports complex.

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Archinect

AUGUST 27, 2022

BIG has just released details for a new project called Masterplan Esbjerg Strand in Denmark they say will host a “completely new education platform that will rethink the traditional education system and campus in the country.”

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Avontuura

MAY 23, 2023

Møller Architects presents the masterplan for Mjøsfronten with the aim of strengthening the city center as a meeting place. Møller Architects presents plan for new and vibrant lakefront in the Norwegian city of Hamar appeared first on Åvontuura. The post C.F.

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Avontuura

JUNE 22, 2022

The centre’s design intertwines with the city’s existing urban masterplan to connect the new library to the north of Jinghe Avenue. The post Zaha Hadid Architects win design for Jinghe New City Culture & Art Centre appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The results of the recent Kharkiv Housing Challenge have been shared by Buildner as part of the Kharkiv Masterplan project from the Kharkiv City Council, UNECE, the Norman Foster Foundation , Arup , and the Kharkiv Architects Group. Other secondary considerations included the rebuilding of damaged structures.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2023

The masterplan for the urban quarter development was designed by Swedish practice Kjellander Sjöberg Architects. Hartree is owned by water company Anglian Water and the Cambridge City Council. The Hartree site in Cambridge. The water sewage treatment storage at the current Hartree site. The development places a strong emphasis.

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designboom

MAY 18, 2024

read on as we deep dive into the progress and timeline for the ellinikon, as well as the team of architects spearheading the ambitious masterplan. The post the ellinikon takes shape — what we know so far about greece’s 15-minute smart city appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2022

The pivotal first residential development that will eventually form the cornerstone of San Francisco’s new Mission Rock neighborhood topped out last week, representing a milestone for the city and designers MVRDV. Previously: Construction begins for MVRDV's latest 'rocky' mixed-use tower in San Francisco. Street view.

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Deezen

AUGUST 26, 2022

Danish architecture studio BIG has unveiled visuals of Masterplan Esbjerg Strand, a proposal for an education-focused campus and innovation hub surrounded by water in Jutland, Denmark. BIG has unveiled visuals of Masterplan Esbjerg Strand. There will be an accessible green roof. Large windows will provide outward views.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

the masterplan builds new horizontal and vertical urban sections while introducing biodiversity at every slope, terrace, and facade. The post RIOS’ 100-year ‘hyper-abundant city plan’ for seoul fosters urban and ecological growth appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2024

MVRDV will complete four mixed-use buildings for the 120,000-metre-square development, named WärtZ, with the ambition of creating a "second city centre" south of Zwolle railway station, it said. The post MVRDV designs WärtZ district as "second city centre" for Zwolle appeared first on Dezeen. The imagery is courtesy of MVRDV.

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Deezen

MARCH 25, 2024

Dutch studio MVRDV has revealed a series of residential high-rises arranged around courtyards in Shenzhen 's Qianhai bay, which will form part of a smart city development by technology company Tencent. MVRDV designed Tencent 5 as a social and green development that provides housing to employees working in the city.

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