Category: Urban Design Project

Landscape

The Others Nest | Unleashing Urban Wonder in Chengdu

In the heart of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, a new urban marvel has emerged, marking a significant evolution in public space design. The Other Nest 2023 stands as a testament to the transformative power of imaginative architecture and urban planning. This project, commissioned by the visionary New Hope

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Landscape

La Barcelonita | A playground for social & commercial activity

“La Barcelonita” is a strategic intervention of the iconic corner and pedestrian crossroad situated in the open-air retail street of Westfield La Maquinista, in Barcelona (Spain). Drawing inspiration from the characteristic vibrant summer vibes and beach hues of the famous beach of La Barceloneta, we named it “La Barcelonita”, envisioning

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Landscape

The Orange Moon: Revitalizing Seoul’s Riverfront

The Orange Ring is a metropolitan intervention that aims to boost commerce and tourism catalyzing economic development by positioning this huge object on the riverbank of the Hang River, contributing to the city brand identity with a functional and eye catching project that will serve the entire city. Drawing inspiration

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Landscape

Railroad Zone Amsterdam – Landscape Design

Working in collaboration with the municipality of Amsterdam, Felixx investigated the urbanistic potential of the Amsterdam Zuidoost Spoorzone (Amsterdam southeast railway area).  The study explored the role of the Spoorzone as the key structure in the overall development of the Zuidoost and its capacity to become an engaging, linear green

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Landscape

An urban model for the cities of the future

The rapid growth of Utrecht requires highly sustainable development that can accommodate contemporary lifestyles and address the challenges posed by climate change. The eastern flank of the Kanaleneiland is currently undergoing redevelopment with these crucial goals in mind. Covering an expansive area of 24 hectares and expected to house approximately

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Landscape

Towards a future-proof knowledge region

Kennisregio aan Zee (Knowledge Region by the Sea) is a collaborative initiative. The Hague, Leiden, Delft, Zoetermeer, the provincial administration, and key local knowledge institutions are brought together to tackle the critical spatial-economic challenges that the region will face in the future. The current spatial constraints in this region require

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Architecture, Urbanism, Residential, Masterplan, Mobility
Landscape Project

Living at the Tannenhof | Baden

In the natural district in Baden-Baden, three urban addresses, each with its own identity, are worked out: valley space, hillside location and plateau. For each layer, an individual typology precisely inserted into the environment is developed. Together, the three urban development locations create a lively quarter with a differentiated range

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Conservation

Urban Design Strategy & Conservation Plan for Bandra Station, Mumbai

The Bandra Station is Grade I listed living functional suburban station in Mumbai. As principal architects, the task involved preparation of  a comprehensive conservation plan and urban design strategy  for the station and its immediate precinct. The key objectives of the project are to develop Bandra Station as an efficient transportation hub

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Urbanism, Landscape, Masterplan/Mobility, Architecture, Public space
Transportation

Scali Milano – Catalysts for sustainable living

What if we use the ‘scali’ – railway yards – and their connecting infrastructure to improve the mobility of Milan in order to generate new opportunities for the city as a whole? This is the main question guiding Mecanoo’s vision for the seven scali of Milan. As multi-modal hubs, the

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Architecture, Urbanism, Residential, Masterplan, Mobility
Urban Design Project

Kaohsiung Social Housing | Mecanoo

Mecanoo’s Social Housing philosophy focuses on the development of affordable living spaces defined by flexibility, the right balance of private and communal spaces, mixed housing types, connection with the environment and identity. The housing complex in Kaohsiung will host 245 units between 25 and 75m², designed for a large variety

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