Urban design

KEY HIGHLIGHTS• Reactivating Public Realm: transforming a major former landfill site in Shenzhen’s Luohu District into a new urban landmark for the district.• Reserving the Unique Topology: shaping the space around the topology to create a distinctive terraced landscape. • Creating a multi-level valley innovation: seamlessly combining work, living, public space and nature in a connected urban ecosystem. • Building a resilient landscape: Blue, green and grey infrastructure are integrated to support water management, biodiversity and long-term climate adaptation.  Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption PROJECT OVERVIEW From Landfill to Landscape: Reimagining a City’s F... More

At the interface between the city and its urbanised suburban surroundings, a new mixed-use residential quarter has been created on a 14,900-square-metre site, combining the advantages of urban living with the appeal of living close to nature. The development comprises approximately 21,200 square metres of above-ground gross floor area and 6,900 square metres below ground. The ensemble of eight buildings creates distinct urban and garden-facing sides through a differentiated composition of building volumes and heights. Two prominent buildings along Hildesheimer Straße open the quarter towards the city with a mix of uses: commercial and restaurant spaces on the ground floor, a representative entrance area, apartments on the intermediat... More

Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, Mediapark stands as a testament to urban transformation, seamlessly blending modern functionality with cultural vibrancy. Completed with the dawning of the millennium, this dynamic neighborhood was purposefully crafted to serve as a hub for the media and communication industry, offering a unique blend of professional innovation and artistic inspiration. Mediapark’s architectural canvas is a reflection of its multifaceted purpose, housing a diverse range of companies, cultural institutions, a hotel, and select apartment buildings. The design philosophy echoes a commitment to fostering collaboration and creativity, with structures that harmonize with the surrounding urban landscape while pushin... More

Grand in presence, vulnerable in cohesionWith the Lebuinuskerk as its defining landmark, the Grote Kerkhof, Stromarkt and Nieuwe Markt together form the historic heart of Deventer. Over time, the coherence of these squares gradually disappeared — resulting in a fragmented image of uneven asphalt, oversized parking spaces and a barren Grote Kerkhof. Together with residents, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, we developed a widely supported vision that re-establishes the three urban spaces as a readable and experiential whole. The Grote Kerkhof formed the first phase of this redevelopment, followed by the Stromarkt and later the Nieuwe Markt. Step by step, a continuous sequence of squares re-emerged — where use, circulation an... More

Along 600 meters of Avenida Presidente Kennedy, Parque Municipal Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Rei Pelé reshapes one of the main urban corridors of São Caetano do Sul. Designed by Mario Biselli, managing partner at Biselli Katchborian, in partnership with Consoante Arquitetura e Integração, the project transforms a previously fragmented area into a linear park of over 37,000 square meters, integrating public amenities, leisure areas, and social spaces. Going beyond its functional role, Rei Pelé Park represents an urban reconnection strategy—linking previously isolated spaces, different urban scales, and, above all, people to the territory. Initiated in 2022 and completed in 2024, the park... More

 In a continuously evolving urban environment, past spaces and memories are constantly overlaid by new traces. Rather than simply preserving or erasing them, this project asks how architecture can intervene in this process, enabling layered temporal traces to be perceived and extended. Yuanbo Jia & Zhijun Lei The project is located on the campus of Northwest University in Xi’an, within an abandoned open-air swimming pool. Once an important social space for students and nearby residents, the site gradually became an enclosed and marginal area after years of disuse. Despite this, its surface retains a rich accumulation of traces, forming a distinct spatial memory. Yuanbo Jia & Zhijun Lei The design adopts minima... More

Soaring towers rise above a network of winding alleys, courtyards, patios, and piazzas, marking the entrance to Jerusalem while introducing new life into its historic fabric. Midtown Jerusalem occupies a pivotal site along Jaffa Road, the historic route connecting Jerusalem to Jaffa. The project is located on the former grounds of the landmark Shaare Zedek Hospital, a significant civic monument among several historic buildings along this urban corridor. Today, Jaffa Road is activated by a light railway system and a sequence of vibrant public spaces. Positioned near the Chords Bridge, Midtown establishes a new gateway to the downtown district while engaging with the commercial energy of Mahane Yehuda Market and the intimate, low-rise stree... More

The Park The project redefines the role of contemporary public space by creating a new destination that combines landscape, water, sport, and collective experience within a single, coherent environment. Located in the southern part of Kraków, the proposal transforms a fragmented and underutilized area into a large-scale district sports and recreation center with a strong public character and regional reach. Rather than designing a traditional park or a standalone sports complex, the project establishes a layered spatial system that integrates everyday use with event-driven intensity. Eklekt Atelier Water forms the central element of the composition. Outdoor swimming pools, a large retention pond with an island, and the potentia... More

The study proposes the design of the New Municipal Market of Ioannina as a new landscape building that will function, together with the surrounding urban space, as a zone of urban green and connections. The concept of the geological palimpsest guides the design concept for a new building as a constructed landscape, thus bridging the demanding geomorphology of the area. The proposed intervention, having a sense of place, is fully assimilated into the surrounding urban landscape. The shaping of the ground creates a new building and seems to extend towards the south the green area from the adjacent Litharitsia Park and Heroes Park. Constantine Bouras Studio, Evita Fanou Architecture & Design Using as a design tool the intense geologi... More

Situated in one of Taoyuan’s rapidly transforming districts, Bade Primary School responds to a recurring condition in Taiwanese school architecture: the tension between speed, simplicity, and identity. Many public schools delivered under such frameworks result in monochrome, highly utilitarian environments. By contrast, this project by BIAS Architects & Associates adopts a child-centred approach in which clarity, legibility, and sensory engagement inform the organisation of everyday learning spaces. OS Studio OS Studio   Colour as spatial infrastructure Colour is used as an organisational device integrated into the school’s architectural logic. Saturated blues, yellows, and defined accent tones form a visua... More

Constantine Bouras Studio In the area of ​​the former Evelpidon School, at the new Dikastiria metro station, the "Topographic Flows" proposal aspires to connect, through an urban park, the new metro station with the entrance to the former Evelpidon School and Protomagia Square, but also with Pedio tou Areos, creating a route with green islands in the city. The proposed new connections of the green belts facilitate the routes of the residents, through the design and functional integration of the study area and its transformation into a new urban garden that contributes to the sustainable development of the city. Constantine Bouras Studio Constantine Bouras Studio   The main design idea is departing from the strong topog... More

The study concerns the design of a pocket park with a children’s playground in an empty lot on the main pedestrian street in the mountainous city of Karpenisi. The lot is located at a key urban point which has a direct functional and visual connection with the city’s central square and main church. The entrance to the small park happens through a wide staircase, which creates a smooth transition from the pedestrian street and at the same time a seating area with a view to the park and the playground. Constantine Bouras Studio   Landscape is a key element of the design, providing - necessary during the morning/midday hours of the summer months - shade and a pleasant microclimate, while at an urban scale it creates a... More

Kinglake is a resilient community that continues to build on its long history. Its scenic beauty and local microclimate largely created by the altitude defines a different way of life right on the fringe of Melbourne. The Council and community have recognised the opportunity to enhance the awareness of Kinglake as a destination for day trippers looking to experience the change of pace offered by rural activities and the wilderness. Caption Caption They have also recognised the need to continuing building the services available to residents within the local community. Council has planned for new public domain and landscape improvements to the main street. Genton, working with Roscorp, has actively coordinated with these efforts to... More