DESIGN NAME: City of Pearl
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Commercial, Hospitality, Residential
INSPIRATION: City of Pearl, the iconic Smart city of the future, signifies hope and increased social mobility for many generations to come. The 8 islands originate from the shape of the shells, within which boast eight pearls stretched across Manila Bay, illuminated by an unparalleled sunset of wonder, redefining Pearl of the Orient. To accentuate such a vision, ribbons of form flow through each island merging with landscape and water into functions for generations of Filippinos.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Pearl harmonizes with its surrounding through the allocation of Community Oriented Facilities and program to instil a sense of place among its visitors and residents. Along the coast and across golf course lies a waterway which will be streaming with water taxi, an alternate form of moving between areas, enjoying the seaview and greeneries. Here, visitors can experience luxurious lifestyles that Manila has to offer.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: COP will comprise of office buildings, exhibition venues and multi-use residential areas, offering comprehensive services covering entertainment, leisure, tourism, education and sports facilities. All residential and hospitality structures aim to be 5 star comfort facilities. Offices are built to be the highest standard of Grade A, while other services such as entertainment, exhibition, sports hub and other facilities are set to be at a world class standard. Visitors and residents alike are invited to interact and make use of these amenities to improve their quality of life.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was commissioned in 2016 and is currently still ongoing. It is projected to finish in 2020. The project is located at the coastline of Manila in Philippines.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: City of Pearl is designed to become the first Smart city in Southeast Asia, with artificial intelligence integrated into the Smart grid, providing real time optimal efficiency. Furthermore, it is centered around sustainable design - using renewable energy like solar and tidal power to ensure effective energy production and consumption. In terms, of facilities, COP is an international community with commercial, residential, convention, healthcare, tourism, education and sports hubs.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 407 hectare land
TAGS: Smart city, City of Pearl, Master Plan, Sustainability, Technology
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ADDED DATE: 2018-03-23 15:59:23
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IMAGE CREDITS: Hpa Architects Engineers and Development Consultants, 2017.
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