PROJECTS
PROJECT AT A GLANCE Classification: Mixed Development Location: Penang, Malaysia Approx. Project Cost: Undisclosed Approx. Commencement Date: To Be Announced Approx. Completion Date: To Be Announced
PENANG SOUTH ISLANDS MASTERPLAN
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jarke Ingels Group (BIG), Hijjas and Ramboll have been selected as winners of Penang State Government’s international competition to design a masterplan for Penang South Islands in Malaysia. The proposal, entitled BiodiverCity, will provide locals with roughly 4.6kilometres of public beaches, 600 acres of parks and 25 kilometres of waterfront. An Urban Mosaic of three diverse islands, the project establishes new urban design guidelines, mixing programmes, addressing pedestrian and mobility networks, building sustainably and harvesting resources. Supporting the Penang2030 vision, whose primary focus is centered on liveability, socially and economically inclusive
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Artist impression.
(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))
CREDIT LIST CLIENT: PENANG STATE GOVERNMENT, MALAYSIA MASTERPLANNER: BJARKE INGELS GROUP (BIG) LOCAL ARCHITECT: HIJJAS ARCHITECTS + PLANNERS PROJECT MANAGER & ENGINEER: RAMBOLL
