Urban development

Space Tower is a cutting-edge office building designed to seamlessly integrate comfort, accessibility, and flexibility. Guided by the philosophy of "putting humans at the center," IPA meticulously crafted every aspect of the design process. In 2021, the building was awarded LEED Gold certification, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Dian Stanchev Located in a prime business district of the capital, the Space Tower project blends seamlessly with its surroundings, embracing the concept of a garden building by integrating nature into both its interior and exterior spaces. IPA took a leading role in designing the entire building's interior, ensuring alignment with the needs and preferences of t... More

1. Previous state The site was a dead-end of space on the lower level of the Fabiani Bridge in Ljubljana. The bridge runs on two levels, with a four-lane motorway on the upper level, and a pedestrian bridge on the lower level. The structural characteristics of the bridge formed a pocket of unused, untraversed space under the bridge. Soon after the opening of the bridge, this space became a gathering spot for illegal drug use, homeless sleeping (despite a homeless shelter operating less than 100m away), and crime. Caption Miran Kambič The bridge was built in a gap formed by a partial demolition of the complex of the former sugar factory, called Cukrarna. This partial demolition of the factory complex was urbanistically necessary... More

Elegant multi-arena in Bergen for grand events with a capacity for 12,000 spectators, simultaneously serving as a catalyst for life in the area and part of an urban development project.  C.F. Møller Architects / SORA Images Bergen ByArena is an elegant multi-arena that, with its aesthetic building volume and iconic crown on top, positions itself as a new landmark in Bergen. The arena meets the highest standards to attract world-class events. The capacity is perfect for grand sports and cultural events, and at the same time, the building's structure is flexible enough to accommodate smaller events and intimate concerts. Flexibility is the keyword, and Bergen ByArena easily adapts to different scenarios and operational mode... More

Tha Chalom, the first sanitation district in Thailand which is the habitation of the Thai-Chinese fishing community settled in the past. Presently it is facing challenges from multidimensional change, from dense urbanization caused by a large non-registered population of migrant workers, a lack of public spaces to promote people's health, and the fading of historical identities. In particular, the fishery economic and cultural lifestyles of Tha Chalom are being severely affected by international fisheries law and regulation. Srirath Somsawat   To found a prototype of a public space co-owned by the community and promote the holistic wellness of community Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and Arsom Silp Institute of the... More

Gellerup’s tower blocks stand out clearly in the landscape around Aarhus Ådal. The staggered placement of the buildings helps amplify the characteristic landscape features of the area. Each long, slender building constitutes a unit that is quite elegant. In LINK’s visualisation of the area’s transformation there is a distinct focus on preserving these exact features during the renovation of block B7, and on condensing the surrounding urban space.Instead of changing the overall architecture of the block, the proposal primarily focuses on making subtle adjustments to the block and more extensive alterations to the urban space around it, creating the variation that comes from the placement of a brand new building. A pa... More

In the visionary urban area Høje Taastrup C, LINK Arkitektur is designing the A13 residential block. Homeliness, safety and community are dedicated architectural characteristics of the building, which are reflected in both the interior design, facade expression and design of courtyards and zones along the edge of the plot. The building is designed for citizens who want a well-appointed home close to the city with access to greenery and outdoor space with homeliness, safety and community as characteristics. Marked by the square are the conspicuous slate roofs, which follow the descend of the building height, from six to four storeys and connect through shared roof terraces and an elegant orangery. The expression of the building is fu... More

A key player in a new chapterStorcenter Nord is situated in Katrinebjerg in Aarhus, which is currently undergoing considerable change. The transformation of the district has triggered the need for an update of Storcenter Nord so the shopping centre will open onto the surrounding urban space while contributing to a more dense urban character in the area.The Katrinebjerg district was once a purely commercial area, with a mixture of large and small companies, but over the coming years will be converted into a dense urban environment with a high proportion of homes, education and businesses. The project aims to ensure that Storcenter Nord is updated in line with the changes in the entire district, and includes expansion and refurbishment of the... More

Rail District is a redevelopment of the historic quarter in Abbotsford, British Columbia. It is planned that the future development will become a city within a city with its own cultural institutions, shops and restaurants, and more than 600 apartments. The idea is that the residents could receive any service right near their house. Our visual task was to convey the special cozy atmosphere of the urban district, where everyone feels at home in any weather. More

We envision creating the next generation cultural meeting point where the Philharmonic Hall and urban life merge into one. The starting point for our proposal is creating a high-quality public place to make a natural meeting point for both music lovers and the broad public. Building upon a human-centered and urban approach, we start molding the Philharmonic Hall creating a building with the highest ambition of public space and cultural experience, establishing a unique setting for 24/7 urban life and music along the Vltava.  Caption Urban Catalyst The mere size of the plot is so big, our proposal is as much urban development as it’s a building. We see the plot as a catalyst in the urban transformation of Bubny and Hole&sca... More

Over the past few years, a number of developers have been carrying out background technical studies on 320 acres of land located on the outskirts of Bishops Stortford in Hertfordshire. The developers have combined their land interests into a single company, The Bishops Stortford North Consortium.   ECL Civil Engineering Ltd The Consortium comprises of four of the UK’s leading housebuilders, Bovis Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon and Tilia Homes, together with a strategic land promotion company, The Fairfield Partnership. It was formed to comprehensively plan this important site and ensure that all necessary supporting infrastructure such as schools, parks and community facilities, and highways and public transport improvemen... More

Located on a unique spot right between Aarhus Marina and the city's harbour bath lies the mixed-use project Nicolinehus - the last building project in the development of the Aarhus Ø’s district’s first phase. Mixing urban, commercial and residential functions, Nicolinehus has been developed with a clear goal of bringing more urban life and urban quality to the new urban district for the benefit of both residents and the surrounding city. From industrialism to urbanismThe history of Aarhus Ø goes all the way back to 1997, when a unanimous city council passed a masterplan for the extension of Aarhus Harbour. The aim of the plan was to transform the empty container harbour into a new and vibrant urban district that c... More