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At the southern tip of Dakar, in the heart of the Cap Manuel peninsula, stands the Ancien Palais de Justice, former Courthouse, built in 1957 in Le Corbusier’s Brutalist style and abandoned in 1992 as a relic of the colonial era.

This project presents a twofold challenge: first, the restoration and reinterpretation of a historic building; second, the creation of an architectural landmark that will elevate the area as a new residential hub for the city, employing a dynamic and contemporary design language.

The intervention on the existing building consists of removing the least architecturally significant and most dilapidated elements (auxiliary spaces and offices) and transforming the Hall of Lost Steps and the courthouses into a contemporary art museum: the Palace of Justice is thus transformed into the Palace of the Arts (Palais des Arts).

In the available open space, the construction of a basement for parking garage (375 spaces) and five towers ranging from 7 to 20 stories high, connected by a three-story commercial base, is proposed. The three towers on the west side are designated for residential use (Résidences des Arts), while the two at the southern end are dedicated to offices and a conventions hotel (Galaxy One Bureaux).

PARVIS DES ARTS, A Space for Everyone

The project is located at the end of Pasteur Avenue, which, under different names, crosses the Dakar Plateau from North to South. As a meeting place and reception area, the project offers an open space, Parvis des Arts, dedicated to free creativity. This large filtering space, an intermediary between urban and artistic reality, will accommodate activities that, by their nature, cannot be included within the museum, acting as a social catalyst.

An open door to Art

JARDIN DES SCULPTURES, Art Meets the City

A garden filled with sculptures runs through the project, literally bringing art to the street. This space serves as a manifesto of intent: the residents of the Résidences des Arts truly live surrounded by art. Art permeates daily life.

PALAIS DES ARTS, Shared Heritage

The interior of the historic building is being repurposed as a museum. The aim is to seize this opportunity to establish Dakar as a leading center for contemporary African art, incorporating a significant private collection, as well as providing spaces for training, workshops and activities.

The intervention preserves the original space, which is flexibly adapted using lightweight elements that allow for unlimited combinations, tailored to each exhibition. The existing central courtyards are landscaped to become places for relaxation and, above all, for gathering.

RÉSIDENCES DES ARTS, 360º of exceptional views

Located on the southern tip of the city, Cap Manuel, these residences will become the new iconic place to live. A commercial base supports three residential towers housing 200 exclusive apartments with exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each tower features communal spaces (pool, gym) on itermediate levels.

Apartments are available in various sizes, from studios to five-bedroom duplexes, all with large terraces that protect and extend the living space, incorporating nature. A commitment to sustainable development will guide the project, which is pursuing international certifications.

GALAXY ONE BUREAUX, Dakar’s new beacon

Living, leisure, and work. The office, convention, and hotel complex completes the mixed-use development, making the project the future emblem of southern Dakar.

Antananarivo, the political capital of Madagascar, is experiencing rapid growth due to the combined pressures of rural exodus and population increase. Its current population is approximately four million. This situation has generated new urban problems and significant spatial and socioeconomic imbalances (inefficient urban transport, the emergence of precarious housing along canals and in rice paddies, overburdened networks, and energy deficiencies).

Antananarivo suffers from a significant housing shortage for vulnerable and middle-class populations, as well as a lack of services, infrastructure, and amenities for all its residents. Its geographical characteristics, consisting mainly of floodplains and urbanized hills, also hinder expansion in the immediate vicinity. To address this problem, the Republic of Madagascar launched a program for the creation of peripheral urban centers, of which this project is a part.

The project involves the complete construction of a new city of approximately 1,000 hectares (10 million square meters), designed for 250,000 inhabitants, on land located in Imerintsiatosika, 25 km from the city center. The site was initially occupied by NASA and later by the Malagasy army.

The new city will include a district housing the country’s main administrative buildings (National Assembly, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministries and Presidential Palace), a financial district, a commercial area, leisure parks, and educational, cultural and healthcare facilities, complementing the residential neighborhoods.

TOWARDS THE CITY OF THE FUTURE: Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations.

Ecological sustainability: creating a compact city; developing a sustainable transport network; harnessing renewable energy; promoting biodiversity.

Cultural sustainability: protecting heritage; strengthening cultural values.

Social sustainability: a healthy mind in a healthy body; promoting the health of citizens; providing leisure spaces; ensuring a network of quality, mixed-use housing.

Economic sustainability: promoting quality education; supporting local agriculture; fostering an industry based on research and development; creating a vibrant business center.

THE GREAT LINEAR PARK: A GREEN RIVER

From the analysis of the city of the future, the importance of respecting local landscapes and lifestyles, as well as integrating the city with the existing ecosystem, is highlighted.

The site where the Tanamasoandro Eco-city is located is characterized by beautiful rice terraces, creating a significant physical, cultural, social, and economic landscape that urban design should enhance.

This same analysis emphasizes the need to connect with a green network that allows for smooth and non-intrusive mobility, as well as the strengthening of new lifestyles focused on health and contact with nature.

From the combination of these needs arises the guiding idea of ​​creating a complete city around a large linear park, which replicates the scale of the surrounding area within its own system of green spaces, in harmony with the city as a whole. The “green river” linear park simultaneously provides efficient mobility and integrates the city with the landscape.

M’Pouto Waterfront is the new place to live in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Located on the north shore of the Ébrié lagoon, in close proximity to the Ivoire golf club, this unique residential resort will set the new standards for the area.

M’Pouto Waterfront has been conceived as a balanced combination of different types of buildings and landscapes, in order to create a resort-like atmosphere.

As residences, besides its eleven state of the art apartment buildings, M’Pouto Waterfront offers town houses, lagoon view luxury villas and “The Village”.

As amenities, M’Pouto Waterfront development includes a nine classroom school, kids’ playground, office space, a leisure pier and “The Club”, with restaurant, tennis court, gym and an outstanding swimming pool.

MASTER PLAN

The master plan has been studied to maximize the views to the lagoon. Accordingly, the apartment buildings, five and six stories, are located in the north-east and north-west sides of the development, defining its urban perimeter; “The Village”, three to five stories, stands at the center, as the heart of the residential resort; while the town houses and the villas, both two stories, enjoy the shore of the lagoon.

“The Club” and the office space are located at the north corner of the compound, by the main access, to set from the beginning its resort-like character. From there, a palm tree boulevard and a circular one-way road organize the car traffic through the development.

The pier will offer, at the same time, space for leisure and a landmark, an architectural feature that distinctly identifies m’pouto waterfront as a high-end destination.

APARTMENT BUILDINGS

Eleven buildings, rising five and six stories, offer a full range of apartments: one, two, three and four bedroom apartments, including duplexes and penthouses with private swimming pools, all following the highest standards for size and quality. The apartments are conceived to have their living areas facing the best available views, and at the same time maximize the privacy of the bedrooms.

Their architecture is born form the combination of expressive engineered-stone shells, cantilevered balconies extended with aluminium shadings to protect the floor to ceiling windows and light canopies at the top to shelter the exclusive penthouses. All intertwined with landscape features that pierce and climb through the buildings to intensify the resort-like feeling of the whole resort. All the apartments count with two parking spaces (one indoor and one outdoor).

“THE NEW ADDRESS IN ABIDJAN”

THE VILLAGE

At the heart of the project, six apartment and duplex buildings surrounding a central garden make up The Village, a place to enjoy the relaxed life of traditional villages in a contemporary architectural landscape.

TOWNHOUSES AND VILLAS

M’Pouto Waterfront includes 22 townhouses and 6 independent villas with private swimming pool. The houses, ranging from three to five bedrooms, have direct views to the lagoon. They share an architecture conceived to enjoy the light and the views.

THE CLUB + THE BOX

The Club is the main community space at M’Pouto Waterfront. It combines a playroom, cinema, bank, supermarket, restaurant, sports courts, swimming pool, gym, and offices to meet the leisure and work needs of the whole family. Along with the reserved space for a school, the children’s playground, the lagoon promenade, and the pier, it offers the possibility of a complete daily experience.

In a world where life expectancy continues to rise, anti-aging pharmaceuticals have ceased to be a cosmetic luxury and have become a pillar of public health. Their goal is no longer simply to live longer, but to optimize quality of life and ensure active aging.

The master plan for Oasis Pharma Center seeks to create synergies in this field through a novel combination of components: pharmaceutical offices and laboratories, a convention center, a wellness hotel, a spa, an organic restaurant, a retail area, a medical center, apartments, and villas. Pharmaceutical research, medical application, and lifestyle are positively reinforcing each other.

WALKABILITY

The development model in much of the United States is urban sprawl, characterized by low density, segregated land use, and total dependence on the automobile. This sprawl has an impact on physical health (sedentary lifestyles, with the resulting obesity and cardiovascular diseases) and mental health (isolation), road safety, and infrastructure costs.

The master plan for Oasis Pharma Center aims to counter this model of urban sprawl by introducing the concept of walkability. The office building folds back on itself, creating an urban plaza with shops and restaurants. Cars disappear beneath this pedestrian-friendly space, freeing up the area between buildings for walking amidst the landscape.

ECOLOGICAL DRAINAGE

The layout of the buildings responds to and respects the existing perennial stream system, and complements it with a series of permanently wet retention ponds to ensure proper ecological drainage of the territory, while enriching the landscape.

HEALTHY AGEING VILLAGE

The greenhouse-style restaurant connects employees and visitors with organic food, creating a true culinary ecosystem. Some of the food is grown inside the restaurant or in the adjacent gardens, promoting awareness of sustainability and local sourcing.

The hotel and spa embrace the medical-wellness concept. They offer cutting-edge medicine researched at the adjacent pharmaceutical center, scientifically integrating diagnostic and therapeutic technologies (genomics, biohacking, regenerative medicine, immune system revitalization, etc.) while guests enjoy an environment of ultimate relaxation. The goal is not only the absence of disease but also achieving an optimal state of vitality.

The project also includes 136 apartments with interior gardens and 18 villas. The residential units have access to dedicated facilities (gym, social club, daycare, playground).

Diamniadio is Senegal’s ambitious new city, designed to alleviate congestion in Dakar and become the economic engine of West Africa. Located 30 km from the capital, it represents the crown jewel of the Emerging Senegal Plan. The city stands out for its futuristic architecture and strategic connectivity. Linked by the Regional Express Train (TER) and a toll highway that reduces the journey to Dakar to just 20 minutes, it boasts administrative buildings (Ministries, United Nations House), elite sports facilities (Abdoulaye Wade Stadium, Dakar Arena), business centers, international events (Abdou Diouf International Conference Center, CICAD), and technology hubs (Digital Technology Park, City of Knowledge).

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

The International School is intended to have 1.000 students at the moment of its opening, and 1.700 after 3 to 5 years. In order to allow its grow in phases and flexible organization, the design will be modular, with a maximum capacity of 80 classrooms and 1.925 students.It is composed of: L’Élémentaire, for 450 students in 18 classrooms; Le Collège, for 800 students in 32 classrooms; Le Lycée, for 675 students in 30 classrooms; Boarding School dormitories, for 486 students; Arts and Culture Centre, including an amphitheatre for 300 people; Library and Documentation Centre; Sports Centre, including three sports courts, athletics track and swimming pools; School yards and landscaped areas; Students canteen and Administration offices.

The project will carefully integrate modern and sustainable design with nature and open spaces, in order to create a stimulating destination, to enhance creativity and to promote community values.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: OPENNESS

In line with CSI philosophy, the design will have openness as its motto. At every scale and at every design decision, openness will be the guide. This is the main experience that the project will promote.

Thus, in its overall arrangement, the school will be organized giving the same importance to built space and to open space. The Secondaire building, hosting Lycée and Collège will be composed as a rhythmic succession of open space and buildings, connected by an open corridor in two levels. The Primaire building will combine open and built space in a two level spiral around an stepped playground.

Accordingly, in its architectural level, natural light and big openings will define the school’s clean and modern design.

The new city of Tanamasoandro will grow from the seed of its ministerial city. Twelve ministerial buildings, housing twenty-two ministries, create a representative axis, culminating in the Presidential Palace. The complex is completed by the Olympic Ring (Olympic and football stadium and basketball arena).

The inspiration for the master plan comes from national symbols: the Ravenala Madagascariensis (traveler’s tree), the rice stalk, the Omby (zebu), and Lamba (traditional textiles).

MINISTRIES

The ministerial buildings are organized into two wings (one ministry per wing), with shared lobby and reception areas. Access for authorities and visitors is via the façade facing the central axis, while employee access is from the parking area. The angled shape of the wings embraces a front plaza and opens onto side gardens. Each building includes offices, a restaurant, public reception areas, and an auditorium seating 220. The varying heights between the different blocks provide accessible landscaped terraces on each level.

PRESIDENTIAL PALACE

The Presidential Palace serves as a focal point for the central axis of the Ministerial City. Its design is inspired by the head of the Omby (zebu), a symbol of power, wealth, and social status in Malagasy culture. The building’s horns, which house the workspaces and public reception areas, surround a public plaza. The building’s head, enclosed by private gardens, is the President’s residence.

The project is a response to a competition for the design of an office tower in the center of Antananarivo, at the intersection of the main business avenues: Rue Ravoninahitriniarivo and Rue Marais Masay.

The competition brief calls for two options. The first option consists of two towers with a ground floor plus 35 stories, with a total area of ​​60,000 m2. The second option is a single building with a ground floor plus 20 stories, with a total area of ​​32,000 m2.

ONE IDEA, TWO PROJECTS

The competition calls for two architectural proposals of different scales: two twin towers (ground floor + 35) and a single building (ground floor + 20).

The architectural design is identical: a representative building that is simultaneously elegant, modern, and iconic. The volumes must remain proportional, maintaining a slender yet rotunda-like form. The materials are contemporary and absolutely timeless to ensure a refined appearance over time, preventing the building from aging quickly.

With this same idea, the slender glass tower, the two projects are: the two towers and the twin tower.

One idea: the two, the double, the half, the duplicate, the addition, the repetition, the copy…

Two projects: the two towers vs. the twin tower.

THE TWO TOWERS: TWO BRANCHES, ONE ROOT

The two towers rise to great heights thanks to their slender proportions, creating a play of volumes and reflections. Like the petals of a bird of paradise, they emerge vertically in a soft and elegant manner.

Even though they maintain the image of two distinct towers, the atrium is a shared space. Entry to both towers is through this double-height space. From here, visitors or employees can proceed to the stairwell of their chosen tower and ascend to their workplace or to the panoramic restaurant located on the rooftop of both towers. From the sophisticated restaurant, patrons can admire the city and the lake.

The apparently symmetrical cuts of its volumes generate completely asymmetrical angles and viewpoints, which means that the view of the two towers is never the same.

ELEGANCE AND TIMELESSNESS

Colored and mirrored glass creates a play of light and shadow with the sky, blending seamlessly into its surroundings. It allows for adjusting the level of transparency between the interior and exterior spaces according to programmatic requirements. The choice of materials for the two towers aims to integrate the entire complex with the landscape. The glass and mirrors create a chameleon-like effect against the Malagasy sky.

The towers’ appearance changes throughout the day. At dawn, the buildings are discreet. As night falls, they shine. Only by embracing timelessness and elegance as guiding principles is it possible to create something truly unique and exclusive. Beyond fleeting fads and trends in spectacular architecture, the two towers represent a sustainable development project. The interplay of transparencies and glass tones will allow for controlled visibility between the interior and exterior spaces.

THE ATRIUM WELCOMES VISITORS WITH A SKIN THAT INVITES THEM TO ENTER

The volume created (ground floor and first floor) between the two towers serves as a public atrium. It functions as an entrance, lobby, reception area, and access point for the shops on the ground floor and the restaurants on the first floor.

The building’s cross-sections at the ground floor accentuate this entrance, inviting people to enter. It is the same form that marks the entrance, functioning as a welcoming arch.

The gentle and subtle gesture of the skin is that of the building embracing, the building receiving, the building expressing itself through its own architecture.

THE DOUBLE TOWER: A SINGLE VOLUME THAT APPEARS TWO

As if composed of two elements that call to one another, the two original towers converge until they become a single tower with a shared core. Thus, the Double Tower is born, like the inevitable union of two units.This proposal retains the initial essence: the pursuit of an elegant and timeless building.

The project makes no secret of its origins, highlighting the two original towers. The final composition is the result of this assembly, and emphasizing this in volume is an elegant and sincere gesture. Instead of conceiving this project as a massive element with less appealing proportions, the interplay of thinner, more slender, and more elegant volumes reinforces the overall image. This building is a game; it is an embrace of two towers, it is a union…

In a poetic way, one of the two towers is taller than the other. The difference is emphasized by this architectural gesture. These are two buildings; it’s a double tower.

And there you have it, the visual effect of the double tower…

THE ATRIUM. A PLAY OF SHAPES AND LIGHT

The atrium, designed as a welcoming space, must convey a pleasant and inviting image while simultaneously being perceived as an elegant and sophisticated space, in harmony with the building of which it is a part.

The idea is clear: to create a vibrant and iconic space where light and form take center stage.

The entrance area is double-height, where the retail and dining spaces on the first floor cascade down to the ground floor, creating intersecting views.

The upper canopy allows light to filter in, subtly shaping it. It acts as a filter, controlling the sun’s rays and creating a play of light that changes throughout the day.

The staircase forms an asymmetrical sculpture that surprises visitors, presenting itself as a path leading to the first floor. The darker color reinforces the contrast with the rest of the space, giving it its own distinct character. The reception area, far from being considered a secondary space, is very prominent and has a central location, blending in with the sculpture of the staircase.

Located over Abidjan’s Avenue de la Corniche, near the Pont Alassane Ouattara bridge, The Only office building aims to become a landmark between the Plateau and the eastern residential areas.

Boasting spectacular views of the Ébrié Lagoon, the site spans a 14-meter slope. To take advantage of this location, the building is divided into two volumes: a semi-subterranean, four-story podium and a eight-story tower. Pedestrian and vehicular access is from the street above (Rue Cannebiere). Pedestrian access is at the podium’s roof level, which serves as an entrance garden; vehicular access is via the podium itself, utilizing the street’s slope.

The glass facade is fractured to create a garden that diagonally encircles the office tower, offering naturalized terraces at different levels. This same fractured effect is repeated to emphasize the entrance to the main lobby with an oblique canopy.

To improve the building’s energy efficiency and comfort, the exterior facade is protected by a vertical brise-soleil, while the interior facade is shaded by the main volume and the landscaping.

In turn, the rooftop features a landscaped event space with one of the best views in the city.

Very close to Amman, the Jordan Valley, and the Dead Sea, in a place of great charm and potential, this master plan aims to unite life, work, and leisure in an environment that blends nature and culture.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE OR ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE

The site to be developed, approximately 430,000 m2, encompassing a hill and a valley, has an 80-meter drop. To address this, the building becomes an artificial topography that is superimposed, like a skin, on the existing natural topography. The architectural proposal is a habitable landscape that can be traversed without interruption, a succession of unobstructed views toward the natural horizon and the recreated valley.

Rehaan Valley Master Plan is organized in three main areas: East Master Plan, South Master Plan and West Master Plan.

The East Side of Rehaan Valley Master Plan will be composed of the following elements:

• Entance Plaza, including a fountain with a water sculpture, as the welcoming area for the visitors.
•  Car Park structure.
•  Dead Sea Products Factory, a reference for new quality standards for the cosmetics industry.
•  Eco-Restaurant, Garden Centre and Mountain Park, to enjoy food and nature in a healthy and sustainable way.
•  Over 60.000 square meters of Office Space, as headquarters of the most innovative companies of the country. The office space will be arranged in an open mall style, in order to allow for flexibility and to create sinergies between the different tenants.
•  Data Centre, including its managing offices.
•  A vibrant Boulevard, with Retail Shops, Food and Beverage Outlets and an Art Village, to promote local arts and crafts.
•  1.000 seat Theatre, at the end of the Bouevard, intended to be the major cultural destination for the area.
•  Training Institute for Technology Sciences.
• Research and Development Laboratories for mechanical, electrical, electronics and robotics.
• Terraced Apartments and Town Houses.

The South Side of Rehaan Valley Master Plan, devoted to Health and Wellbeing, will be composed of:

• Conference Centre, to host exhibitions and conventions, with amazing 360º views.
• Leisure Centre, including a wide range of activities: swimming pool, spa, kids’ pools and attractions, canyoning circuit, gym, and a Family Entertainment Centre with bowling alley and playgrounds.
• Residential Apartments, enjoying the views to the South.
• Luxury Villas.
• Picnic and Barbecue Park, for the families to enjoy nature toghether.
• Open Air Theatre, as an scuptural place integrated in nature, for concerts and events.

The West Side of Rehaan Valley Master Plan, will include the following components:

• West Community Residential, arranged as apartments around an internal garden, to create a strongest feeling of Community.
• West Apartments and Villas, adapted to the steep landscape. They will include an elevators system to communicate the West Community Residential with the Community Park.
• Forest Restaurant, as a sculptural wooden building imitating trees.
• Community Park, as a place for kids and families to learn about farming and nature while playing.
• “Living in the Park” Residential, an exclusive apartments cluster with spectacular views.

A PLACE OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

Set in one of the most beautiful Adriatic shores, 40 minutes from the Capital Tirana and 30 minutes from Nene Tereza International Airport, Lalezi Bay Master Plan features a unique location just 100 meters from the unspoilt sandy beach seafront, alongside an unlimited number of well-established Pine trees. The green hillside view to the east creates an unforgettable backdrop to this project, that offers a comprehensive 5 star Touristic facilities for astute local residents and holidaymakers alike.

The development is divided into five zones, in a way that each component can operate independently and at the same time complement the others. The plan is to create a comfortable and unparalleled flexible concept servicing day and night activities for the funseeking energetic visitors wi thout disturbing those who will be looking for a fairly quiet and romantic time.

The master plan also shows a variety of elements which maximizes the site effectively with sufficient parking facili ti es and beautiful landscaping.

Lalzi Bay resort will offer the following facilities:

1. Northeast: Park Residence, set in carefully planned parkland to take the best advantage of the exceptional existing landscape and the sea views. It includes Playgrounds, an Adventure Park and a Sports Village, all in a pine tree forest setting.

2. Northwest: Wellbeing Residence, with big terraces and amazing views, intended to cater for senior residents. The apartments are complemented with a Business Centre, a Wellness Centre and a Beach Club, with direct access to the Natural Beach.

3. Centre: The Boulevard stretches from the main road to the Natural Beach, reaching and continuing to the seafront. Packed with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, has as its main feature a state of the art Family Entertainment Centre. It includes underground parking for 600 cars.

4. Southwest: Five Star Hotel, connected to the heart of the resort. The hotel consists of 264 Keys of rooms and suites, restaurant, bar, health club and ballroom. Its gardens include different swimming pools and events areas.

5. Southwest: The Aquapark, with its different pools and waterslides, offers unlimited fun and attractions for the whole family.

FAMILY AND NATURE

Our Park Residence blends the sophistication of its 546 apartments (2, 3 and 4 bedroom) with a wide range of activities in its natural setting of pine tree forest:exhilarating children playgrounds, a thrilling adventure park and a complete sports village. Here, Family and Nature find its perfect balance.

RELAX NEXT TO THE SEA

The Wellbeing Residence combines its 484 apartments (1 and 2 bedroom) with an array of facilities oriented to senior living: business centre, wellness centre and spa, gym, beauty salon, club house, restaurants, and a vibrant beach club. All of it with direct access to an unspoilt natural beach.

SHOPPING AND LEISURE

The Boulevard stretches from the main road to the Natural Beach, reaching and continuing to the seafront. Packed with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, has as its main feature a state of the art Family Entertainment Centre. It includes underground parking for 600 cars.

ADRIATIC COAST ACCENT

The Five Star Hotel blends sophistication with a relaxed coastal charm, offering elegant spaces for every mood. Families can enjoy serene, child-friendly areas, while adults unwind in chic lounges and beachfront cabanas with curated gardens and swimming pools. The Hotel consists of 264 Keys of rooms and suites, restaurant, bar, health club and ballroom. Here, exclusivity meets comfort in perfect harmony.

FAMILY GLOW

The Aquapark includes state of the art attractions to ensure amusement and relaxation for all ages. Here, families can create unforgettable memories while enjoying top-tier service, stunning Adriatic views, and a perfectly curated vacation experience.

The Rehaan Hill Master Plan aims to create a new cultural and residential destination near Amman. It combines residential buildings (661 apartments) and hotels with retail and leisure areas, as well as a school, a Dead Sea products center, and a community park.

THE NEW ADDRESS IN AMMAN

Rehaan Hill comprises three residential areas, each with its own distinct character.

The Village, with 189 apartments, is family-oriented and closely connected to the school. Its contemporary Jordanian style aims to provide a recognizable environment with high standards of quality.

Hill Residences offers 44 apartments and a hotel, all with exceptional views, for visitors or occasional residents.

Well Being Apartments is a residential complex of 428 apartments, with amenities and common areas focused on well-being: a spa, gym, clubhouse, and swimming pools. Its architecture, featuring spacious terraces and terraced gardens, expresses and supports a more relaxed and mindful lifestyle.

THE BOULEVARD: THE HEART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The Boulevard combines commerce, work, and culture, aiming to create a vibrant space for living and socializing throughout the day. It includes offices, a Dead Sea cosmetics production and sales center, artisan shops, art galleries, and a wide range of dining and leisure options.

COMMUNITY PARK FOR ALL AGES

The Rehaan Hill master plan is complemented by a 158,000 m 2 community park. The park includes a wide variety of active leisure (water park, alpine roller coaster, paintball, skate park, climbing, mini jeeps, zip lines…), combined with a more relaxed rural experience: a children’s farm with vegetable gardens and animals, fruit orchards, and a restaurant with timber-framed architecture.

The Master Plan for the North Quay aims to transform the Bohmans industrial area in Oskarshamn’s inner harbor into a new urban district. It combines residential buildings (200 apartments), offices, educational and sports facilities, parks, and other community amenities in an environment characterized by its proximity to the water and the city center.

NORDIC ARCHITECTURE

Nordic architecture, born from adaptation to extreme climatic conditions, is characterized by its balance between functionality, humanism, and connection with the environment. The use of natural light, natural materials, clean lines, and sustainability guide the proposed design, always striving to combine rigor and warmth.

The Master Plan for Darëzeze beach aims to be the new benchmark for residential and holiday destinations on the eastern Adriatic coast. With 7,920 apartments, 332 villas, 3,627 hotel rooms, and 9,000 visitor parking spaces, it reaches the scale of a true city.

The area is characterized by its floodplains, lakes, and drainage canals. The Master Plan utilizes this feature as a landscape element, proposing a body of water that runs through and organizes the entire development.

LIVING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

The residential buildings stand out for their Neo-Mediterranean architecture, defined by spacious balconies and terraces adorned with moldings, railings, and shutters. The hotels, on the other hand, embrace a minimalist and expressive style with strong horizontal lines. The complex is completed by swimming pools at different levels and meticulously landscaped grounds that envelop the surroundings in a relaxed and serene atmosphere.

ELITE VILLAS

The Master Plan features an area for villas, representing the ultimate expression of privacy and luxury within the resort. Conceived as havens of serenity, each residence opens to the outdoors through floor-to-ceiling windows that blur the line between interior comfort and the surrounding nature. With private pools and landscaped gardens, these residences are designed for those seeking an exclusive oasis where time seems to stand still.

The Bay of Kotor is a place of exceptional natural beauty, combining mountains and deep waters with magical beaches, such as Zanjic Bay. The project embraces the challenge of creating a successful tourist destination, set in an unspoilt coastal landscape of great value. The design carefully integrates the many elements of the master plan into the site to create an idylic new holiday and living destination.

ARCHITECTURE INTEGRATED INTO THE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

The buildings embrace Mediterranean architecture, characterized by spacious balconies and terraces complemented by sun-shading elements such as pergolas and shutters. The yacht marina, commercial area, hotel, and elevated pools create the relaxed, serene atmosphere typical of the Adriatic Sea. Carefully selected landscaping reinforces the local character of the entire complex.

LUXURY AND RELAXATION IN A PRIVILEGED NATURAL DESTINATION

The interior design complements the experience with an approach of relaxed luxury, featuring fine materials and simple, restrained forms. The spaces are open and fluid, always oriented toward endless sea views.

Anse Bernard Beach, on the eastern side of Cap Manuel, is one of Dakar’s most attractive landscapes. The project seeks to respectfully integrate an ambitious program -comprising 210 hotel rooms, 90 residences, and 585 parking spaces- into a site of great natural value. To achieve this, the design employs an architecture of organic, almost landscape-like forms that recreate the original topography.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Landscape architecture is guided by a deep commitment to sustainability and ecological regeneration; aesthetically, this is reflected in forms that respect the site. Cap Manuel is soft and sinuous, echoing the ocean waves that shaped it—an influence that inspires every architectural decision, from the façades to the interiors and the pools.

IDENTITY, MEMORY, AND RESPECT FOR PLACE

Good landscape design does not impose itself; instead, it engages in a dialogue with the topography, climate, and history of the land, revealing its intrinsic beauty. Through a functional aesthetic, landscape architecture demonstrates that human development and the preservation of the Earth can coexist in perfect harmony, creating a livable legacy for future generations.

Where the sedimentary rocks of Wadi Ma’in meet the salt crystals of the Dead Sea, a magical peninsula emerges, split in two by the ravine’s outflow channel. The project is conceived as a bridging architecture that stitches together and organizes the landscape: the northern side is dedicated to active leisure, while the southern side is reserved for relaxation and wellness.

AN EXCLUSIVE RESORT IN AN EXTRAORDINARY DESTINATION

The southern section of the project is organized as a wellness center. The hotel, with its sinuous forms, is complemented by a spa and a space dedicated to Dead Sea cosmetic products—a design inspired by the cubic geometry of salt crystals. Indoor and outdoor pools create visual and sensory connections with the sea.

OTIUM ET NEGOTIUM (LEISURE AND BUSINESS)

The society of our time is characterized by its capacity to generate increasing leisure needs for all socioeconomic classes. The ancient concept of leisure (otium), meaning the withdrawing from business (negotium), that was passive and reserved for wealthy people, has been gradually surpassed by a new concept -the modern leisure-, that is family and activity oriented and open to the middle classes. Again, what once was considered superfluous -the unimportant leisure time compared to the important business time-, now is essential and, ironically, a big business opportunity. While the traditional economy shows signs of exhaustion, businesses based on second generation needs, as leisure, still have a long way to go.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The northern side of the project is dedicated to active leisure and entertainment: a water park, a beach, and a beach club bring life to the convention center that bridges the two shores. In Crystal City, every family member finds their place.

LYNEA: EMBODYING A NEW URBAN LIFESTYLE IN THE HEART OF DAKAR

In the heart of Dakar, LYNEA embodies a new urban lifestyle defined by clean lines and fluid spaces. Located right by the sea, this high- end residence offers a rare balance of contemporary architecture, residential comfort, and a privileged living environment. LYNEA reflects a commitment to excellence: creating sustainable, elegant projects that are perfectly aligned with modern urban lifestyles.

Situated at the crossroads of the popular neighborhoods of Mermoz, Mamelles, and Almadies, it benefits from an established urban fabric, excellent accessibility via the Corniche Ouest, and a setting that combines dynamism with serenity.

Spanning ten levels, LYNEA boasts a refined and restrained architectural style. Clean lines, defined volumes, and spacious terraces create an elegant façade bathed in natural light. At the summit, a rooftop pool extends the architecture into a suspended space, offering an exclusive relaxation experience set between the sky, the city, and the horizon.

Eon Bay, a 430,000 m² development situated between Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport and Ébrié Lagoon, is West Africa’s most promising new urban hub. At the heart of this master plan, its showroom is designed to stand as an iconic building, embodying the new district’s commitment to the future.

The building is conceived as two spirals—one of glass and the other of metal—that intertwine as they ascend, offering access to the building’s rooftops as a scenic route. The top of the showroom thus becomes a vantage point overlooking the new neighborhood, Ébrié Lagoon, and, in the distance, the center of Abidjan.

“A place of outstanding natural beauty”

Set in one of the most beautiful Adriatic shores, 40 min from the Capital Tirana and 30 min from Nene Tereza International Airport, “Lalezi Bay Resort” features a unique location just 100 meters from the unspoilt sandy beach seafront, alongside an unlimited number of well-established Pine trees. The green hillside view to the east creates an unforgettable backdrop to this project.

THE PLACE TO BE

The Beach Hotel is at the very center of the resort. Its wide range of rooms includes ten pool suites with direct access to a private pool. This hotel is complemented with a Ballroom, Meeting Rooms, Gym, Spa, Indoor Pool and a spectacular Outdoor Pool and Gardens. It also includes All-day Dining, Club Lounge and Fine Dining Restaurant.

THE SUPERFLUOUS, A VERY NECESSARY THING

The architecture and urbanism of our time is characterized by oversized residential and commercial developments, which generate around them big spaces devoted to leisure, both passive and active. According to our experience, architects leading those projects tend to focus their efforts in the main buildings, and they disregard the design of the unbuilt spaces, like gardens or parks, and of the ancillary architectures that they host. Nevertheless, in our opinion, that what sometimes is considered superfluous -here, the unbuilt space- is the most indispensable thing.

It is what adds life to a project and qualifies the architectural experience with nuances. Thus, rather than being neglected, these spaces should be given relevance from the outset and be designed in a way that adds value already in the master plan stage, combining both the creativity that triggers attraction and the realism that makes them feasible. To generate spaces of high well-being, it is necessary the symbiosis between landscape and architectural design in a real global project capable of generating new expectations and of meeting them. Both a landscaped architecture and an architectural landscape are needed.

CUTTING-EDGE RESIDENTIAL LIVING IN THE HEART OF EON BAY

Designed for those seeking the perfect balance of comfort, security, and high investment returns, Cornerstone redefines the concept of premium living in Abidjan. This exclusive development of 40 high-end apartments integrates harmoniously into the urban fabric of Eon Bay. Its contemporary architectural lines not only complement the district’s avant-garde aesthetic but also stand as a new benchmark for distinction, connectivity, and sustainability in the city.

INTERIORS: THE ART OF WARM MINIMALISM

Cornerstone’s interior design pursues timeless elegance guided by the principle that less is more. True to a minimalist yet deeply welcoming philosophy, the interiors are designed to maximize natural light and fluid movement while ensuring thermal and acoustic comfort. A carefully curated selection of materials and clean, refined finishes create an atmosphere of serene, understated sophistication— a private sanctuary of well-being amidst the city’s dynamic energy.

Conceived as an urban and architectural catalyst, the Akwaba Trade Center fuses the monumental scale of global business with highly efficient mixed-use architecture. The project stems from a profound understanding of its context and strategic location in Abidjan, taking shape through a clean, contemporary form that engages with the city’s dynamism and the lagoon landscape. Clean lines and state-of- the-art materials give the complex an iconic visual identity, designed to stand the test of time and become an unmistakable visual landmark.

With a footprint that balances sophisticated corporate offices and dynamic retail spaces, the project integrates harmoniously into the Eon Bay master plan. Each volume and façade has been designed to rigorous sustainability standards, optimizing natural light and thermal comfort in relation to the Ébrié Lagoon setting. This development not only meets the demands of the high-end real estate market but also establishes itself as an architectural landmark that celebrates the region’s growth and international profile.

DIAMNIADIO LEISURE PARK

Diamniadio is Senegal’s ambitious new city, designed to alleviate congestion in Dakar and become the economic engine of West Africa. Located 30 km from the capital, it represents the crown jewel of the Emerging Senegal Plan. The city stands out for its futuristic architecture and strategic connectivity. Linked by the Regional Express Train (TER) and a toll highway that reduces the journey to Dakar to just 20 minutes, it boasts administrative buildings (Ministries, United Nations House), elite sports facilities (Abdoulaye Wade Stadium, Dakar Arena), business centers, international events (Abdou Diouf International Conference Center, CICAD), and technology hubs (Digital Technology Park, City of Knowledge).

“Experience the fun of nature and the magic of adventure in our wonderful Leisure Park”

Besides its economic interest, nobody doubts that quality leisure is of paramount importance for the healthy development of both individuals and society. And specially, the possibility of the whole family sharing spaces for leisure favors autonomy, self-esteem and building positive values. Accordingly, Leisure Parks are experiencing high growth and popularity levels. Wisely, the master plan for Diamniadio includes an space reserved for a 10 hectares Leisure Park.

According to the Request for Proposal, “the concept of the project wants to define large areas with bright spaces, natural elements and vegetation that create peaceful environments and walkways. The project shall be organized around open streets, squares with terraces and a leisure space, in order to get the expected concept design. The intention is to attract the crowds, Park redouble in imagination and strike hard! The new trend is to bet on thrills”.

Once the need for leisure spaces has been understood, it is very important to develop a realistic project that is:

– Guest experience driven

– Family oriented

– Activity driven

GUEST EXPERIENCE DRIVEN

Traditional categories that describe conventional architecture – stability, utility and beauty ( firmitas, utilitas, venustas )- are not enough to explain leisure projects, and new categories must be added: novelty, interesting, surprising, exciting… In short, categories that move away from the architectural object and are centered in customer’s active experience.

Our aim is not only producing square meters of buildings and parks complying with economical and functional requirements, but also, above all, designing experiences. In our vision, a building or environment that does not provoke an experience, that leaves you indifferent, is a failed project.

In principle, the target population is limited in number. Therefore, the business is feasible and success possible only if the facility is capable of generating repetition among its customers by taking care of guest experience. That means exceeding guest’s expectations about quality of services and experiences.

At the same time, repetition should be based on the sense of belonging and community, so the Leisure Park becomes a meeting point for friends and relatives. Accordingly, it is important, besides having attractions for big groups, to allow for spaces to hold private parties (birthday parties and the like) and for teaming up activities.

In urban areas, Nature and Sustainability also enhance guest experience and sense of belonging. Hence, Diamniadio Leisure Park should become a reference for natural life lovers.

FAMILY ORIENTED

The target population is composed of families with children of various ages. Therefore, to be able to bring enough customers to ensure feasibility, Diamniadio Leisure Park should have as a target all age groups and provide attractions for all them, taking into account their different needs:

– Children from 0 to 6 years old

– Children from 6 to 12 years old

– Teenagers

– Adults

This design criteria should be repeated at every zone of the Park, adding children scale versions of every attraction or activity, in protected areas for kids to enjoy.

Including the possibility of whole-family dining enhances the experience and improves repetition rates, as well as it raises expenditure levels by prolonging the stay.

ACTIVITY DRIVEN

To improve repetition ratios, when choosing anchor attractions, priority should be given to those requiring physical activity and allowing competition and continuous improvement by training the abilities that are needed. In that way, attractions become addictive in the positive sense. In our time, when kids own an iPad, physical activity is more profitable than electronic games.

As the the Leisure Park targets to a wide range of people, it should offer different alternatives for different activity levels:

– Walk and relax

– Family fun

– Adrenaline activities

As with age groups, this design criteria should be repeated at every zone of the Park, creating different activity level areas when possible.

This monumental mixed-use complex reshapes the Yaoundé skyline, setting a new standard of sophistication and modernity beside its iconic lake. With an impressive built area of 173,000 m², the architectural design features a stepped arrangement of contemporary towers that maximize panoramic views of the water and the Cameroonian capital’s lush, green landscape. The project integrates organically into the setting via a curved podium flanked by exclusive low-density residences, creating a seamless transition between the urban scale, the surrounding nature, and the expanse of water.

Conceived as a self-sufficient vertical city, the complex balances a vibrant mix of uses that energize the area. The architectural program intelligently distributes premium corporate office space, a large-scale international hotel, retail areas, and a convention center, all complemented by extensive high-end residential zones. This project not only redefines the urban landscape of Yaoundé but also establishes itself as the epicenter of the region’s economic dynamism, business tourism, and contemporary lifestyle.

This ambitious 228-hectare master plan redefines the concept of high-end coastal residential development along the shores of the iconic Lake Issyk-Kul. Designed with a holistic and sustainable vision, the macro-project seamlessly organizes the site into clearly integrated zones: an exclusive residential waterfront, medium-density hotel and real estate complexes, expansive private villa areas, and a central hub dedicated to sports, education, and wellness. The urban layout respects and enhances the natural environment, featuring a network of diagonal avenues and green corridors that ensure pedestrian connectivity, smooth traffic flow, and unobstructed views of the vast expanse of water and the surrounding mountain landscape.

The heart of the project is distinguished by an intelligent layout of top-tier community amenities, including a large sports complex with an athletics track, educational facilities, retail areas, and exclusive beach clubs featuring private docks. With kilometers of fine-sand beaches organically integrated into the urban fabric, the development functions as a self-sufficient tourist and residential micro-city, designed to accommodate both the vibrancy of vacation life and the roots of a permanent community. This project not only establishes a new architectural landmark in Central Asia but also elevates the region’s tourism infrastructure to global standards of luxury and sustainability.

The SU22 Partial Plan in Sanxenxo is conceived as an exemplary exercise in territorial integration within one of Galicia’s most dynamic coastal locations. Spanning 44,000 m², the proposal redefines residential growth through a master plan that prioritizes low density and absolute respect for the surrounding natural heritage. The layout strategically divides the 17,600 m² residential program into two typologies that engage organically with the topography: terraced blocks that capture views of the Atlantic, and a network of single- family villas with private gardens, harmoniously integrated into the native vegetation.

A MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE, LANDSCAPE-CONSCIOUS COASTAL DEVELOPMENT

The project’s key lies in its ability to act as a seamless transitional tapestry between transport infrastructure and the beach’s dune ecosystem. By preserving the existing forest cover, the design not only minimizes visual impact from the coast but also creates a protective green buffer that affords residents privacy and environmental comfort. Green roofs and traffic-calmed internal roadways reinforce an urban planning vision in which contemporary architecture and coastal ecology coexist, offering an exclusive, sustainable residential experience deeply rooted in the Galician landscape.

The master plan for the Saly Portudai complex is defined as a perfect symbiosis between advanced biophilic design and the idyllic setting of Senegal’s Petite-Côte. Spanning a 121,175 m² site, the project features a carefully controlled built area of 31,600 m², allowing the fluid contours of the terrain and the tropical landscape to take center stage. The main structure is distinguished by an iconic, sinuous green roof that mimics ocean waves, integrating organically into the surroundings while minimizing visual impact from the sea. This major architectural spine serves as the complex’s core, seamlessly connecting the premium hotel facilities with world-class recreational areas and an integrated, vibrant water park.

AN OASIS OF SUSTAINABLE LUXURY AND ORGANIC AVANT-GARDE ON THE AFRICAN COAST

Designed according to strict principles of low-density development and conscious architecture, the layout strategically distributes a collection of high-end, private detached villas along the beachfront. Each residential unit features green roofs and facades clad in local wood and stone, promoting passive thermal comfort and ensuring complete privacy for guests. The design balances the dynamics of a world-class resort with the preservation of the coastal ecosystem; through shaded pathways, artificial lagoons, and a floating pier that protects the shoreline, the master plan creates an exclusive, regenerative destination that redefines luxury hospitality standards in West Africa.

These two corporate office towers stand as symbols of progress and architectural modernity within the strategic development hub of Diamniadio, Senegal. Designed to project solidity and innovation— befitting the identity of premier institutional headquarters—the structures redefine the region’s skyline through their imposing, sculptural forms. Rising above transparent, functional podiums, the buildings optimize the ground level for controlled access, ample parking, and landscape integration featuring climate-adapted vegetation, thereby setting a new standard for the business environment in West Africa.

BIOCLIMATIC EFFICIENCY AND HIGH-TECH ARCHITECTURAL SKIN

The core of the design lies in the resolution of its building envelope, specifically conceived to respond to the area’s demanding climatic conditions. The towers are clad in a sophisticated double skin featuring metal latticework and geometric brise-soleils that filter intense direct sunlight without compromising the entry of natural light. This dynamic louver system not only drastically reduces energy consumption for indoor climate control but also gives the facades a vibrant texture that shifts with the movement of the sun. With open, flexible floor plans designed for the future workplace, the project balances operational efficiency and thermal comfort, standing as a statement of sustainable and iconic architecture.

The design of Vivo Energy’s headquarters in Abidjan represents an exercise in structural balance and bioclimatic efficiency, achieved through stacked, offset orthogonal blocks. This composition creates dramatic overhangs supported by slender V-shaped columns, freeing up a glazed ground floor that reinforces the company’s institutional transparency. The upper facades are unified by a sophisticated envelope of vertical louvers acting as fixed sunshades; these filter direct sunlight to optimize thermal and visual comfort within the open-plan work areas. This geometric dynamism integrates seamlessly with modern service and logistics infrastructure, establishing the complex as a functional, cutting-edge corporate landmark within the Ivorian capital’s urban landscape.

A NEW MODEL OF URBAN CENTRALITY AND PEDESTRIAN PERMEABILITY

The master plan for Epycentre in Eon Bay is conceived as a vibrant mixed-use district that redefines the standard for corporate and commercial spaces in Abidjan. The site layout breaks away from the traditional model of isolated office blocks, opting instead for an open, permeable urban fabric deeply connected to the human scale. The project organizes a series of contemporary buildings around a central pedestrian axis, flanked by lush tropical vegetation, seating areas, and dynamic water features. This public space serves as the heart of the complex, seamlessly blending daily work activities with outdoor retail promenades and dining terraces that encourage social interaction and gathering.

MODULAR ARCHITECTURE, LOCAL IDENTITY, AND BIOCLIMATIC DESIGN

The architectural blocks are distinguished by a modular façade design featuring clean, orderly geometry and light, stone-like tones that reflect light while conveying an image of institutional solidity. The building envelope reflects a carefully considered bioclimatic strategy, integrating extensive glazing to maximize natural interior light alongside wooden louvers and shutters that serve as passive solar filters. At the lower levels, a continuous commercial plinth creates a smooth, shaded transition to the public realm through the use of canopies and overhangs, establishing this complex—currently under construction—as a sustainable urban ecosystem of high environmental quality and a benchmark of Ivorian modernity.

The Noom Bouaké Hotel is a project that integrates contemporary architecture with the tropical setting of Ivory Coast. The design is structured around distinct geometric volumes and a material palette dominated by exposed concrete, combined with vertical façade panels that regulate natural light entry. Outdoor spaces—including the parking area, terrace, and swimming pool—are designed to create a seamless transition between common areas and the landscape. With 82 rooms and a built area of ​​5,200 m², the complex addresses both the functional needs of the hospitality sector and technical requirements regarding comfort and efficient spatial layout in the city of Bouaké.

Crystal Wadi Aquapark redefines the concept of leisure and luxury hospitality at the Dead Sea, Jordan, by integrating organically into a unique geographical setting. Developed in 2022, the project’s master plan leverages the coastline’s stepped topography to organize a complex program combining a state-of-the-art water park with a premium hotel offering. The terraced layout not only maximizes panoramic sea views but also softens the architecture’s visual impact on the desert landscape, creating a contemporary oasis where water and stone exist in perfect harmony.

The architectural design prioritizes spatial fluidity and a natural transition between active recreation zones and areas for deep relaxation. From dynamic wave pools and winding waterways to exclusive private terraces and beach areas, every element has been crafted to offer an immersive, sophisticated experience. The main building’s form features organic curves that echo the natural erosion of the surrounding wadis, creating a landmark project that balances technical boldness with a profound respect for the landscape’s identity and beauty.

This senior living project draws deep inspiration from the traditional coastal architecture of western Sweden, adopting gabled roof forms and the warm use of wood to blend seamlessly with the landscape and the identity of the region’s fishing villages. The master plan prioritizes the residents’ holistic well-being through a carefully considered transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring a winter garden specifically designed for seniors that serves as a bright, comfortable haven for socializing during the colder months. This glazed space complements the expansive pedestrian paths and the putting green, creating a residential environment that fosters an active, safe lifestyle in constant contact with the Scandinavian landscape.

The new footbridge at the mouth of the Cervol River will occupy a prime scenic location, situated where the river meets the sea and serving as a link between Fora-Fora Park and a new park to the north of the river. Its relationship with the surroundings aims to provide continuity for the seafront promenade on both sides of the river and for the network of pedestrian and cycle paths.

On the south side, the footbridge connects seamlessly with the promenade, ensuring absolute continuity; the starting point is integrated with the river’s parapets by aligning the beginning of the bridge with the inner face of the wall. The footbridge features a reddish surface—matching the existing promenade paving—thereby creating a transition toward the park, which also employs a similar paving system.

The footbridge consists of a 58-meter-long precast concrete unit designed as a monolithic U-shaped or trough-like element, featuring two side trusses of variable depth and a 5-meter-wide horizontal walking deck positioned at the level of the bottom chord. The structure is made of very high-performance concrete (known as UHPC), a material with excellent durability properties that has already been successfully used in similar precast footbridges.

Using a prefabricated solution of this type ensures high durability and operational functionality throughout the structure’s service life with minimal maintenance, even given its location in a humid, seaside environment. Thanks to its high strength, UHPC allows for the use of slender sections—more typical of steel structures—while offering the added value of concrete’s inherent durability. Furthermore, as a prefabricated element, it enables compliance with the project tender’s strict scheduling requirements.

The footbridge is composed of few elements, maximizing the potential of UHPC as both a structural and a finishing component. Secondary elements made of other materials include a metal handrail with integrated lighting and a colored laminated glass barrier for safety.

The new footbridge will mark a milestone for the city of Vinaròs; consequently, the design aims for an appropriate aesthetic resolution featuring fluid, slender lines that do not disrupt the landscape but rather add value to it. From within, the structure frames the views and transforms the crossing into an experience, while its unique geometry lends character to the surrounding area.

A structural typology was selected to maximize the clearance beneath the deck, ensuring a minimal structural profile while maintaining level access from the Fora-Forat promenade.

Continuing the straight alignment of the footbridge and the Fora del Forat promenade, the new park serves as a connecting node for the various routes converging in this area.

The primary design premise is the extension of the Fora del Forat promenade, ensuring continuity with the footbridge’s alignment. A diagonal cycle-pedestrian path branches off this main promenade, cutting across the park to connect with a perimeter path running alongside the Boverals Street project.

The park accommodates the northern landing of the footbridge and is organized into a series of bands perpendicular to the coastline; these blend into the existing landscape and blur the promenade’s original paving lines. Along the Fora Forat promenade, the design accounts for the existing roadway bike lane, extending its continuity across the footbridge and into the park. The continuity of the coastal promenade is further enhanced by recreating a Mediterranean woodland alongside the walkway, linking it to the dune restoration planned for the Calle Doncella project.

Bands of varying vegetation and materials create a transition from the urban to the natural, with specific designated uses. The narrower bands are generally dedicated to shrubbery, except where a natural WPC wood pathway cuts across the park, connecting the beach to the area north of the site. The wider bands contain what are termed “landscape rooms”—some featuring specific amenities and facilities, others planted with Mediterranean vegetation in single-species clusters.

BUILDING BRIDGES

In the past, the lower stretch of the Miño River served as a border—a dividing element. This is evidenced by the defensive structures clearly visible on both sides of this natural boundary.

These are robust, enclosed structures, anchored to the very territory they were built to defend.

Today, the river has become a meeting point and an asset of immense scenic and environmental value. Its banks are home to leisure and cultural spaces. They are parks and beaches that open up to the surrounding vistas.

This historic and social transformation is particularly evident at the “A Barca” crossing, one of the narrowest points of the Lower Miño. At the foot of the old San Lourenzo Fortress, one now finds the Espazo Fortaleza Park and the Goián river beach; directly opposite, next to the former Vila Nova de Cerveira Fortress, lies the O Castelinho Park.

In the near future, the European process of bridging borders at this location will involve physically linking these two public leisure areas to create the Castelinho-Fortaleza Cross-Border Park—thereby fostering a synergistic connection between the urban centers of Goián and Vila Nova.

If the river acts as an element of separation (historically) and of encounter (today), the object that will stitch them together is a bridge.

WEAVING THE MIÑO

The Miño River is the central element of the Castelinho-Fortaleza Park.

As a river, it represents a physical separation; as a landscape feature, it serves as a meeting point.

Therefore, the planned pedestrian and bicycle bridge must simultaneously stitch the two banks together—both physically and symbolically—while enhancing the visual and environmental value of the surroundings.

In other words, the act of crossing the longitudinal physical boundary formed by the river should not create a transverse visual barrier that divides the landscape.

For this reason, among the technically and economically viable design options, priority will be given to the one that combines minimal visual impact with significant symbolic resonance, while also entailing the least environmental impact during construction.

Elyps Dakar stands as an avant-garde corporate landmark that defies conventional verticality with a bold, faceted glass tower that appears to levitate above a stone podium defined by clean, understated lines. The building’s defining feature is the deliberate break between these two volumes, creating a spectacular open-air intermediate terrace filled with palm trees—an elevated oasis that disrupts the rigidity of traditional office typology to offer a space for respite with panoramic views of the metropolis. At street level, the design prioritizes permeability and urban dynamism through expansive glazed facades, while the upper structure harnesses natural light and reflects the shifting skies of the Atlantic coast, establishing a form of corporate architecture that is expressive, sophisticated, and attuned to the contemporary African context.

Designed as a competition entry, the Spiral Trade Center is conceived as a mixed-use urban catalyst distinguished by its innovative, ascending spiral form. The building is organized organically around a lush central courtyard, seamlessly and fluidly interweaving a bustling street-level retail podium with the upper levels dedicated to corporate offices. Its curved, avant-garde envelope—realized through a textured, translucent skin—comes alive with vibrant color at night, thanks to a dynamic integrated lighting system that transforms the complex into a visual beacon and a new architectural landmark for the city.

BIOCLIMATIC AND SOCIAL EFFICIENCY

The project places a strong emphasis on biophilic architecture and energy efficiency, integrating sustainable criteria into every detail of its form. The rising structure culminates in a spectacular, accessible “fifth façade,” where green roofs featuring native tropical vegetation and stepped outdoor terraces are interspersed with arrays of state-of-the-art solar panels. This design not only mitigates the urban heat island effect and optimizes the complex’s energy consumption but also provides users with exclusive spaces for unwinding, outdoor amphitheaters, and viewing areas that foster social interaction within a healthy corporate environment attuned to the demands of the tropical climate.

This residential building stands as an exclusive landmark of contemporary coastal architecture, redefining the concept of seaside living. The tower’s design is distinguished by an organic, fluid dynamism; the sinuous, curved parapets of its terraces echo the rhythmic motion of Atlantic waves, providing each of the 114 apartments with a façade in constant motion, passive solar protection, and uninterrupted panoramic views. The building envelope blends the tactile warmth of wood finishes on the balcony ceilings with the lightness of glass, allowing the boundary between the domestic space and the maritime horizon to dissolve completely.

The master plan capitalizes on the geometry of the coastal site to unfold a generous and vibrant array of outdoor amenities, meticulously integrated into the tropical landscape. At the base of the building, the terrain is terraced to accommodate infinity pools, sun decks, children’s play areas, and professional-grade basketball and padel courts, culminating in a waterfront promenade that connects directly to a private pier and boat dock. This entire leisure and wellness infrastructure is functionally supported by 229 parking spaces, creating a luxury residential oasis that balances high-density urban living with the serenity of a private yacht club.