Mixed-use development

Belgium architectural studio B-architecten has completed the first phase of City Dox 7, a new mixed-use development in the Brussels Canal area. The studio worked in collaboration with Brussels-based design studio Veld. Split across two phases, City Dox 7.1 and 7.2, the development includes housing, commercial spaces, and a secondary school. LUCID B LUCID B The City Dox project is a key urban renewal scheme in Brussels, set along the banks of the Brussels-Charleroi Canal in Anderlecht, a municipality in the Belgian capital. B-architecten and Veld created the design for City Dox 7: block 7 of the new district master plan. City Dox 7.1 was recently completed: this phase comprises 74 apartments, four ground-floor commercial u... More

One Ashley Road is a flagship project in the regeneration of Tottenham Hale in north London. Designed by the acclaimed London-based architectural studio Alison Brooks Architects, the project is a mixed-use development that is rooted in both community and place. Paul Riddle Alison Brooks Architects One Ashley Road was commissioned by Related Argent, a property developer and urban regeneration specialist. The project marks the gateway to “Heart of Hale”, a masterplan for Tottenham Hale that comprises new homes, retail, restaurants, cafes, office space, and more. Tottenham Hale underwent significant urbanization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the construction of many new factories and workho... More

Amsterdam-based architecture and urban design practice Studioninedots has designed a building as part of the new Hyde Park district development in Hoofddorp, a town in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer in the Netherlands. The studio’s challenge was to create a building that accommodates 124 social housing units (alongside a community cafe and workspaces) in a complex volume and activates the three urban axes around the site. SURREND3R, Studioninedots Studioninedots International architecture and urbanism office MVRDV designed the urban development plan for the new Hyde Park district, part of the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam. The 400,000-square-meter (4,305,564-square-feet) urban development will transform the form... More

Nicolinehus is a prodigious mixed-use development designed by Scandinavian architectural studio AART in collaboration with the Danish developer Bricks. Located in Aarhus, Denmark, between the city’s marina and Havnebadet (Harbor Bath), Nicolinehus offers a mix of urban, commercial, and residential accommodation and facilities. It is the last building project in the first phase of “Aarhus Ø” (a new city neighborhood). Niels Nygaard Niels Nygaard Plans for Aarhus Ø date back to 1997 when the City Council adopted a new master plan that would expand the Port of Aarhus. The plan’s aim was to transform the then unused container port into a completely new district, linking the city and port... More

Scottish architectural studio Loader Monteith has completed phase one of a mixed-use brownfield development in the Scottish Highlands. The headquarters of an international mountain bike tour operator, the development comprises a two-story office building and bike store alongside the first of two private residences. Sited on a slim, sloping 5,600-square-meter (60,278-square-feet) plot of land, the dark timber-framed buildings provide a pleasing contrast with the verdant landscape. Henry Woide Loader Monteith The project aligns closely with Loader Monteith’s keen interest in the revitalization of rural communities through the creation of remote co-working and community hubs. Matt Loader, Co-founder and Director at Loa... More

Multidisciplinary architecture and design firm CoBe has completed the design and construction of the Laherrère center, a mixed-use development in Pau (a commune overlooking the Pyrenees in southern France). In the heart of Pau’s Saragosse district, an area undergoing major urban redevelopment, CoBe, in collaboration with partner architect WEEK, built two buildings that comprise housing for students and young workers, office and training spaces, craft premises, shops, and services. Luc Boegly Luc Boegly Built in the 1950s and 1960s, the Saragosse neighborhood is a large social housing district with around 14,000 inhabitants. An urban renewal project identified the area as having great social fragility: low-ren... More

Situated at the historical end of Collins Street in Melbourne, 623 Collins Street by Carr is a 42-story mixed-used development offering a new and meaningful architecture that enhances past identities in a contemporary way. The site includes two heritage-listed buildings adjacent to the proposal, the State Savings Bank and the Batman’s Hill Hotel. The architectural response to these buildings provides the point of departure for the design of 623 Collins Street, with Carr collaborating closely with heritage consultant Lovell Chen to develop a response in line with the form and scale of the historic surroundings. Caption The constrained footprint of the site and its heritage buildings require a precise and careful level of pla... More

Designed by urban planning agency TVK and landscape architect OLM for Linkcity, the largest site of the "Reinvent Paris 1" competition has come to life with the completion of the UCPA Sports Centre and the "l’îlot fertile," a mixed-use development including housing, youth hostel, student residences, offices, hotel, cultural centre, last-mile logistics zone, etc. The development was conceived as a large open garden of 7000 m2 and a breathing space in the heart of a dense city.  Julien Hourcade L’îlot fertile comprises four buildings situated at the edge of the site, on either side of a new road. The arrangement of these four buildings forms a strong morphology that reveals the large size and uniqueness... More

On the Banks of London's River Thames, Arbor is the inaugural building in PLP Architecture and Native Land's Bankside Yard, London's newest cultural neighborhood and the UK's first major fossil fuel-free mixed-use development. More than a mere office building, the hyper-mixed nature of the masterplan shapes a concept for a 24-hour interwoven neighborhood that blends work and city life, art and technology, culture, and nature.  Alex Davidson  Providing a one-of-a-kind workplace, the building is surrounded and activated by eight diverse public spaces and three cultural areas. Additionally, fourteen historic railway arches at the end of London's high line have been creatively reused to include various retail, cultural, and... More

In London’s upmarket Knightsbridge district, Fletcher Priest Architects has completed the first phase of a regeneration of the historic Knightsbridge Estate, purchased in 2010 by The Olayan Group. This stage consists of the redevelopment of the estate’s northern end and incorporates a mix of retail, hospitality, offices, and apartments. Dirk Lindner Dirk Lindner The Knightsbridge Estate is described as a 3.5 acre “island site” located between Harvey Nichols and Harrods, two iconic London department stores. The large block of buildings is bounded by Brompton Road, Sloane Street, Basil Street, and Hans Crescent: a part of the Knightsbridge Conservation Area, the estate includes several listed buildin... More

The Amstel Design District is a new future-oriented and mixed-use residential and commercial development in Amsterdam. Designed by Dutch architecture studio Mecanoo, the 80,000-square-metre scheme combines residential accommodation and workplace amenities, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability. The district’s ambition is to become a significant place for the whole city. Mecanoo Amstel Design District’s composition of stacked volumes with setbacks includes: a mix of social, mid-rent, and private housing, collective facilities, creative office space, retail, and a design museum. Timber will be used for part of the construction and green spaces and “retreats” will feature throughout. L... More

The first venture of MAD architects in South America, Qondesa, is a mixed-use project in the capital city of Equador, Quito. A UNESCO world heritage site defined by the coexistence of diverse ethnicities, ecosystems and traditions with the least altered historical centre, the project seeks to integrate nature into high-density living with plans for an ecological future. MAD_Qondesa_©Mir The swirling tower rises to the sky with its dynamic exterior facade, tapering towards the top, mimicking vines that weave around the building and sprouting greenery that forms planters throughout the balconies. The twirling form allows abundant natural light and views, connecting the residents to the surrounding nature. MAD_Qondesa_©... More

Connecting the prime public green axis of the town, overlooking the Smart gate to the north and landscape park to the south, the design for the new DESAN headquarters in the Binjiang IoT town, Hangzhou, China, was unveiled by Aedas. Caption Caption The project embraces the multi-dimensional context and adopts the corporate spirit, emerging as a distinct commercial space that breaks away from conventional closed layouts. A synthesis of smart architecture and ecological landmarks, the design seeks to adapt to the surrounding landscape. Caption A U-shaped podium facing the green axis creates a landscaped courtyard that fosters a serene environment, connects to green spaces and encourages social gatherings. Symmetri... More

Dutch architectural practice UNStudio visualises a new K.Wah G72 mixed-use development in Nanjing as a people-centric destination where culture and sustainability play a central role in the everyday lives of residents and visitors alike. The proposed design concept is conceived as a dynamic riverfront community with a lush and low-density work-live environment that will add a fresh vibrancy to the city while presenting itself as a focal point for culture, innovation, and finance. UNStudio A Green Corridor The new project, divided into four plots by the main river and the planned road, is set along the central urban and economic development axes in the Hexi New District and linked to the Metro Rail Transit to the north and the coas... More