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CONSTANȚA MASTERPLAN, ROMANIA FOSTER + PARTNERS
Foster + Partners has developed a “vision masterplan” for a 38-hectare site at the heart of Constanța, a port city in the Dobrogea historical region of Romania. The practice has worked closely with local stakeholders and IULIUS, a real estate developer and operator specialising in mixed-use urban regeneration projects in Romania, in order to produce the masterplan. The design breathes new life into the previously industrial site, turning it into a thriving ‘city within a city,’ with cultural and educational buildings, retail, entertainment, sports and leisure facilities, as well as verdant public parks and botanical gardens. Located in the centre of Constanța, the masterplan’s infl uence extends far beyond the site and will have a positive effect on the wider city. The mixed-use scheme addresses seasonal fl uctuations in visitor numbers, with a diverse range of activities and attractions that appeal to residents and visitors all year round. Learning from extensive community surveys, the masterplan also provides new typologies of buildings and public spaces, which are currently missing from the city’s urban fabric. Extensive landscaping across the site draws inspiration from the local ecological context, with hundreds of mature trees providing environmental benefi ts and enhancing wellbeing for the city’s residents. Existing structures, such as silos, are repurposed as theatres and pavilions for community gatherings and events. New green pathways and cycle lanes around the edges of the site enhance mobility and reconnect once disparate parts of the city.
Stefan Behling, head of studio at Foster + Partners, said: “It is a great honour for us and a unique opportunity for Constanța to create a new destination, which stitches together the urban landscape and completely transforms the experience of the city. Greenery is woven through the masterplan, with a series of interconnected parks, gardens, and vibrant community spaces that make use of existing industrial structures. The city’s unique character – and historic signifi cance – is celebrated and enhanced through our design.”
CAN DESIGN has completed The Bay Hub, a newly renovated Grade-A offi ce landmark in Kowloon. The project “combines functionality with elegance, fostering creativity and wellbeing for tenants and visitors,” said the architects. The key focus of the renovation included transforming the dining area on the ground fl oor, and the lobbies, with particular attention to reimagining the spatial design of the ground-fl oor lobby. This effort aims to provide corporate tenants with an elevated sensory and functional experience. CAN said it has “meticulously crafted an urban sanctuary that promotes a healthy and elegant lifestyle. Inspired by nature, the design seamlessly integrates outdoor elements into the interiors, creating a serene yet dynamic atmosphere.” Located near the Kai Tak and Kowloon Bay MTR stations, The Bay Hub offers “seamless connectivity“ to Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, and “combines the essence of nature with the vitality of urban life.” The architects added: “Stepping into the building, one immediately enters a space that balances tranquillity with dynamism, making it more than just a workplace, it is a new urban landmark that inspires potential and creativity.”
A newly designed water feature at the entrance replaces the former planting area, introducing an element of natural fl ow into the space. Verdant greenery sets a refi ned and tranquil tone for the offi ce environment, “immersing visitors in a serene atmosphere.” Each fl oor of the building spans approximately 3,500 m2
, with
the renovation covering approximately 8,000 m² from the ground fl oor to the third fl oor. This upgrade signifi cantly enhances the overall quality and user experience of the space.
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