OMA and Morphosis Among Finalists for Unicorn Island in China
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OMA and Morphosis are among the four firms that have won the international competition, which seeks an “innovative masterplan specifically designed for New Economy companies” in Chengdu, China. Unicorn Island will integrate “a variety of working and livOMA and Morphosis Among Finalists for Unicorn Island in China
OMA and Morphosis are among the four firms that have won the international competition, which seeks an “innovative masterplan specifically designed for New Economy companies” in Chengdu, China. Unicorn Island will integrate “a variety of working and living conditions for both start-up firms and ‘Unicorn’ companies, those with a value of over one billion US dollars,” stated ArchDaily. The masterplan marks China’s move to a knowledge and service-based economy and Chengdu’s transformation into a technological hub.OMA’s design will organize the region into three rings. “At its heart, a ‘Living Lab’ will offer visitors the opportunity to observe the New Economy in action, while also functioning as an ‘Innovation Engine’ for resident companies. The ‘Weave Zone’ village development branches out from this core, offering a mixed-use program of housing, offices, and amenities. The island’s perimeter hosts the headquarters of Unicorn companies, intended to ‘blossom at the outer circle of the weave along the waterfront,’” stated ArchDaily.Thom Mayne-led Morphosis Architecture also made it to the final list of winners for their proposal to build interconnecting walkways that will integrate business, lifestyle, and green infrastructure. Morphosis has envisioned a walkable district along Xing Long Lake. The project will be spread over 67 hectares, and will sit in near proximity to Chengdu International Airport and the central railway station, revealed ArchDaily. The city will also be home to Aedas “Cloud City.” http://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more