Masterplanning

Starfish is a masterplan project that combines residential, retail, and hospitality within a verdant 58-hectare haven in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, amidst unspoiled coastal and green landscapes. Tucked adjacent to the famous Starfish Beach, this initiative pays homage to nature's most exquisite gifts. Adopting a vernacular and tropical design, we crafted an environment where every detail evokes the essence of an idyllic getaway. At the heart of Starfish lies an ambitious vision – to create a premier beach and holiday destination in Phu Quoc, a second home of unparalleled allure and a vibrant retail experience. We are introducing a range of unique features and initiatives, the first of their kind in Vietnam, that will make Starfish an unpara... More

The client is a property developer working across India. They are  looking to create luxury weekend homes on the scenic hills of Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh. The brief was to create a retreat for the city dwellers with privacy and also provide common recreational facilities. MO-OF / Mobile Offices Concept/Philosophy We envisioned a community that could come together at common programs housed in the club house and at the same time enjoy the serene mountains within complete privacy of their homes. The different typologies with varying conditions of outdoor spaces allow for a diverse engagement with the breathtaking landscape. The villas cascade over the steep hill-scape to capture the picturesque views of the valley below and the... More

Program:  Urban Development l Hotel l Multifunctional l 26 000 m2Team:  Nikoloz Gurabanidze l Salome Ghudushauri l Ekaterine Kankava l Boka Kilasonia l Tata Koiava l Mashiko Kokhreidze l Devi Kituashvili l Beko LEzhava l Nika Maisuradze l Eka Rekhviashvili l Gogiko Sakvarelidze l Leri Tsiskadze Rendered by MUA - Architecrture & Placemaking Located amidst the Governmental Residence in the Krtsanisi district of Tbilisi, the site is surrounded by various embassies and upscale private residences. Evergreen perennial plants enveloping the site add significant value to the project. Our principal goal was to integrate the building into the territory seamlessly and merge it with the existing topography. The entire concept r... More

Program: Hotel & Winery | Reconstruction | 570,000 sqm Team: Devi Kituashvili | Gogiko Sakvarelidze | Maria Pelangia | Ucha Zgudadze | Salome Katsadze The project territory of Kvareli Wine Club is located in Kvareli, Kakheti region, Georgia. The project includes a hotel, wine cellar, vineyards, and valleys covered with wilderness. The territory is divided into zones without any significant interconnection or unifying structure. Rendered by MUA - Architecture & Placemaking The shape of the dried-up stream located throughout the project area resembles a circular stain. The circle as a symbol of the place becomes the general concept of the project. Stream bed, without any significant intervention with the natural environmen... More

Coexistence garden is a courtyard landscape with an area of ​​about 2,000 square meters for Europassage Business Park, located on Prakhovykh street in Kyiv. Space’s main task is to create cosiness and comfort for employees and appraisers. Alik Usik MAIN CONCEPTCoexistence Garden is an embody of landscape, which combines the advantages of modern architectural design and practical landscape design. The main idea was to turn the patio space of the business park into living space full of green islands and places to relax. The design of the yard of the Europassage business park in Kyiv improves the quality of the working environment of employees in functional and atmospheric aspects. Alik Usik MORPHOGENESIS and SUSTAINABLE DEVE... More

PEI Architects joint ventured with China Architectural Design Group (CADG) to deliver the winning Conceptual Planning and Urban Design scheme for the Dongfang City Master Plan in Hainan, China. The announcement of our selection was made in December 2020 by the Dongfang Housing and UrbanRural Construction Bureau. Caption The proposed plan covers the 9.5 square kilometer site located on the western shore of Hainan Island. The master plan is part of President Xi Jinping’s planned development of a free trade port cities for the Hainan’s Free Trade Pilot Zone project. Our winning scheme consisted of multiple development core sites that formed distinct economic, cultural, residential and leisure zones interconnected by a park an... More

The redevelopment concept transforms a 1970’s single-level building, above a depressed retail precinct and underused courtyard, into a 5-star Green Star nine-storey A-grade office tower, enhanced retail plaza and significant urban space. Silvertone Photography Buchan’s principal design philosophy in transforming this unique heritage landmark is to create a vital and energising public domain. The new office tower consists of a simple stepped rectangular volume that maximises net lettable areas, flexibility and daylight access for office floors. The design of the new retail centre incorporates frameless glass shopfronts to a realigned arcade. This  now provides a direct vista from Hay Street through to St Georges Terrac... More

International architecture practice, 10 Design (part of Egis group), welcomes shoppers to the 117,000sqm designed mall that sits on the edge of Jinsha Lake in Zhuhai, China.  Jinwan Mall is 10 Design’s second project to complete on Huafa’sJinwan Aviation City, along with the recently built Industrial Service Centre and soon to be completed International Business Centre. Zhang Chao Jointly led by Design Partners Ted Givens and Scott Findley together withProject Partner Miriam Auyeung (COO),theretail scheme envisions the integration of a traditional courtyard garden with hypermodern space. The development weaves together the main mall, retail street and the waterside pavilions consisting of F&B and retail spaces, wi... More

The masterplan for Sochi's central waterfront is based on the principles of future-oriented design and the desire to create a world-class waterfront that will provide a sustainable future in harmony with the coastal environment. The concept is based on the idea of transforming the waterfront from an alienated mega-space to a system of multi-scale spaces that meet modern demands for multifunctionality and reflect a local identity. Caption Caption The concept proposes a symbiosis of a dynamic city and rich nature and elements — the waterfront will become a guide between the saturated urban environment and the unique landscapes of Sochi National Park, Dendrarium. The masterplan combines all the objects of the waterfront into a... More

Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza is poised to become a world-class culture-led mixed-use development in the Bay Area. The project is located at the Houhai district of Nanshan, Shenzhen, comprising a dozen of land parcels dissected by major thoroughfares. The Oval Partnership's winning concept is to stitch these pockets of land and surrounding urban fabric back together, bridging the hinterland with a new coastline the Bay, connecting transit and culture, landmarks and open spaces, places and people. Digital Placemaking was employed from the inception of the Shenzhen Bay Masterplanning process. Connectivity, pedestrian flow, and hybrid visual field metrics were leveraged to optimise footfall along with point-of-interest clustering analysis provi... More

RIVERHILL PUNE departs from typical privatized insular typology and instead proposes a bold new highly public open space system for the city – The RiverWalk. The design emerged from a fundamental vision to not generate a framework that was complicit in private retailing and waterfront experiences; as they structure an urban language of separation. Instead this nearly half-KM long public promenade has been carved out from primarily land that was allocated to private parcels. The RiverWalk acts as an urban landscape-device meaningfully connects the site with the Riverfront and the foothills onto the South. The pedestrian-first landscape elements of the Riverwalk and Riverfront act as the binding glue for the new development. A ribbon l... More

The essence of the masterplan for the Samara-Arena territories development is a new format of life that the residents of the megapolis are dreaming about— this is the format of a 20-minute city, in which in 20 minutes citizens can get to all city services and realize any of their needs — work, home, sports, outdoor activities, quiet time alone or with a family. We do not just develop territories, we create space for human well-being — such environment helps to live in balance and combine different spheres of life, and creates an alternative to megacities. The masterplan offers a whole range of development opportunities — we create new centers of economic activity that can be implemented at different times. Short-ter... More

International architecture practice 10 Design is leading on the masterplan and architectural design for the residences and beach house within the luxury Lukoran Resort set on the island of Ugljan, Croatia. The team has been commissioned by SITNO Holding Real Estate to produce the first phase of the 77,000sqm site, following an international design competition.    The scheme incorporates a series of premium villas with private infinity pools, townhouses with shared pool amenity and 4 apartment blocks. The residential scheme is underpinned by a publicly accessible beach club located adjacent to a proposed new marina, which is set to be complete with food and beverage outlets, leisure facilities including gym and spa, small retail... More