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Aedas - Latest News Shopping Mall Chongqing, China image from architects Shopping Mall Chongqing - 14 May 2012 Starlight Place, the latest shopping mall designed by Aedas, officially opened its doors to its customers in Chongqing, PRC last month. With its unusual and dynamic angular forms, the iconic mall has become one of the few landmarks in the city since completion that is picking up speed in its development. 4 + 2 May 2012 Aedas scoops 8 honours at Asia Pacific Property Awards The Asia Pacific Property Awards presentation ceremony held on 28 April in Kuala Lumpur saw Aedas winning 8 prestigious awards amidst this year’s keen competition. Center 66, Wuxi: image from architect Center 66 from Hang Lung Properties, a mixed use development of 376,800 sqm straddling across two sites conjoined by a public plaza hosting a cluster of heritage buildings in Wuxi, PRC, won “5 Star Award, Best Mixed Use Architecture for China”, and subsequently won “Best Mixed Use Architecture Award for Asia Pacific”. Oasis Mall in Sanya: image from architect For the fluid design inspired by the scenic region’s fishing heritage, Oasis Mall in Sanya, PRC won “5 Star Award, Best Retail Architecture for China” and subsequently “Best Retail Architecture for Asia Pacific”. The iconic shopping and lifestyle destination with a low carbon environmental design responds to the natural setting of the scenic location, giving rise to a unique leisure experience. The two projects will later represent the Asia Pacific region to contend for the International Property Awards to be held in London in November this year. 18 Kowloon East: image from architect Winning the “5 Star Award, Best Office Architecture for Hong Kong” is 18 Kowloon East, a mixed use building in the traditionally industrial area of Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, given a twist to the typology with an out of the box green feature design at the podium level. Also recognised are City University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) Research Institute Building, Sanya Residential Development and Crowne Plaza Hotel in Huizhou. Named “Highly Commended, Public Service Architecture for China”, City University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) Research Institute Building is a research facility located in the university village in Shenzhen, PRC, a context that requires the unique identity to also blend in with the existing developments. The low rise sinuous complex of Sanya Residential Development was given “Highly Commended, Architecture Multiple Residence for China”, a design that utilises the contrasting interplay of weight and lightness in the pursuit of harmony with the surrounding green hills. Crowne Plaza Hotel in Huizhou, PRC, was named “Highly Commended, Hotel Architecture for China”, with its flowing design that allows for a playful weave between the building and the surrounding open space. The Asia Pacific Property Awards form part of the International Property Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious property competition established 18 years ago. Greater Manchester Police Authority Headquarters, England - BCO Award image from architect GMP Authority Headquarters Aedas - Latest Design U-bora Towers, Dubai, UAE image © Aedas Ltd U-bora Towers - 25 Apr 2012 Aedas is honoured to receive an award at this year’s Cityscape Abu Dhabi Awards, at a ceremony held on 23 April at the prestigious Yas Viceroy Hotel in Abu Dhabi. U-bora Towers, which is located at the heart of Dubai’s Business Bay, garnered the Commercial, Office & Retail Project Award in the Built category. This is the fifth award won by this project designed by Andrew Bromberg. 16 Apr 2012 Aedas - Latest News Aedas Appointed to Design Brazilian Shopping Centre Aedas, in conjunction with Davis Brody Bond Brazil, has been appointed to design a major new shopping centre in Aracatuba in Brazil. The 120,000 m² scheme is located on the fringe of the town centre and will incorporate retail and entertainment, including parking, food and cinema operators. Around 25% of space will be allocated to hotels and will provide opportunities for speculative commercial office development. The scheme will be submitted for planning in June 2012. Subject to approval, the centre is due to open in 2015 following a two-year construction period. Aedas has been actively targeting Brazil as an emerging market. The rise in the number of shopping centres in the country over the last two years has been spectacular. There are currently 430 shopping centres in Brazil, with a further 43 expected to open by the end of 2012, by which point the number of malls will have risen by 40% since 2005. The sector’s growth has been fuelled by a number of factors including the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, continues to present opportunities. Marcus Wilkins, UK based director at Aedas and head of the team that is working on the scheme said: “The development of this site will act as a catalyst for a major regeneration initiative that aims to expand the core of Aracatuba city centre and we are delighted to be part of such a strategic and positive expansion phase. “Not only is the potential of the marketplace extremely exciting, the approach to design is thrilling too. The Brazilians are seeking designs that deliver a full shopping destination experience to customers of all ages that becomes a full experience compared to traditional retail stock.” Aedas has designed around 25 million m² of retail and leisure space across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The team is currently also currently looking at retail malls in Saudi Arabia, Basra and Pakistan. Aracatuba is located in the north-west of Brazil, around 500km from Sao Paulo and has a population of some 185,000. 10 Apr 2012 Aedas - Awards News Aedas Honoured at Land Transport Excellence Awards Aedas is delighted to announce that 313@Somerset and Marina Bay MRT Station were awarded respectively Best Design Land Transport Integration and Best Design Rail / Road Infrastructure – Project Partner at the recent Land Transport Excellence Awards. The ceremony was held at Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore, with Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Lui Tuck Yew as Guest-Of-Honour at the awards ceremony. 313@Somerset: images from architects 313@Somerset was recognised for its design excellence in land transport integration with adjacent development. Located at the heart of Orchard Road and right above the Somerset MRT Station entrance, the mall of 40,000sqm was designed with the idea of integration with adjacent developments to provide a continuous shopping experience. Permeability and porosity within the site are given top priority for the benefit of pedestrians and users. This is to ensure that the human flow from Orchard Road to Somerset Road through the development and vice versa is seamless for an uninterrupted enjoyment. Marina Bay MRT Station was honoured for its design excellence in land transport infrastructure or related systems and solutions. Located under Bayfront Avenue adjacent to the existing Marina Bay (NSL) Station, as an interchange station it provides links to the existing NSL station to become part of an integrated pedestrian network with connections to the neighbouring developments. It also includes a temporary, self sufficient maintenance facility for CCL trains, which would be transformed into an underground link-way in the future. In order to minimise the visual impact of the main station entrance, which is located inside a proposed urban park, a lightweight roof construction was proposed with all service interventions being fully integrated into the park landscape. Marina Bay MRT Station: images from architects The biennial Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA) was inaugurated in 2008 by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore to recognise industry partners and individuals who have made significant contributions to Singapore land transport. The Awards also seek to set new benchmarks and help create a Singapore brand for industry players as they work together to deliver a pleasant experience for commuters. Being recognized in the Awards once again proves Aedas is equipped with the capability to design and execute some of the best practices in the transport sector. 10 Apr 2012 Aedas - Building News Aedas has submitted a planning application for a major £34M regeneration of Keynsham town centre for Bath & North East Somerset Council image from architects Keynsham town centre The application contains proposals for 20,000 square feet of new modern retail and restaurant space, a new civic building with One Stop Shop and new library, meeting and performance space for community use, new low carbon Council office space, and new streets and spaces for markets and events, amongst other aspects. The regeneration of the town centre will help attract private sector investment in the town and help create new opportunities, jobs, and greater prosperity for residents. 23 + 13 Mar 2012 Aedas - Recent News West Kowloon Terminus by Aedas nominated Best Futura Mega Project at MIPIM Awards One of Aedas’ flagship projects, the Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus, was crowned Best Futura Mega Project at the MIPIM Awards 2012. The results were announced at the close of this year’s MIPIM, which was attended by some 19,000 of the world’s real estate professionals. image from architect West Kowloon Terminus Designed by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas, in a joint venture collaboration with AECOM, the high-speed rail terminus station will connect Hong Kong to Beijing with the largest rail network in our history as it completes construction in 2015. Located in central Hong Kong, the 430,000 sq m facility will be the largest subterranean rail terminus in the world. Aside from being one of Asia’s largest transportation hubs, West Kowloon Terminus will also offer a mix of civic and commercial uses. As a major gateway to Hong Kong, the Terminus was designed to evoke a sense of occasion among arriving and departing passengers. This is reinforced with an expansive concourse offering a vast façade with views of the harbour, the Hong Kong skyline, Victoria Peak and beyond. Each year, the MIPIM awards consider the most innovative, ambitious and exciting real estate projects from around the world. This year’s awards featured entries from a number of prestigious projects competing in the following eight categories: Best Industrial and Logistics Development, Best Refurbished Building, Best Shopping Centre and Best Futura Mega Project. Entries were judged by a panel of industry experts and were voted for by MIPIM participants. Aedas - Recent Designs Fusionopolis 4, Singapore - image from architect Fusionopolis 4 Fusionopolis 4 is both a regional headquarters for a major entertainment company and a revenue-generating office building. Combining the intended use with a strong civic ambition within the one-north master plan in Singapore, the design for this project not only enjoys this duality but also seeks a solution that celebrates the diversity. Singapore Civic & Culture Centre 2012 picture from FD CCRC Singapore The design for the Civic, Cultural & Retail Complex does not present one singular expression to describe the project; instead it celebrates the rich and numerous activities inside with a multi-faceted permeable and dynamic design, blurring the boundaries between the public and private realms and between the retail and cultural components. These transitions are soft and flowing, encouraging discovery and resulting in a highly public, energetic attraction for the city. Aedas - Key Projects Abu Dhabi Investment Council Headquarters, UAE 2008- image from architects Abu Dhabi project : Design competition winner @bahrain, Bahrain 2009- @bahrain Almaty Sofitel Hotel, Almaty, Kazakhstan 2008- image from architect Kazakhstan project Bothwell Plaza,Glasgow, Scotland 2009- image from Aedas architects Bothwell Street Hotel Bridgewater Place tower, Leeds, England 2007 photo © webbaviation Bridgewater Place tower : Leeds’ tallest building - 110m high Colmore Plaza, Birmingham, England 2008 photo from Aedas architects Birmingham office development Forty Springardens, Manchester, England 2008 photo from Aedas architects Manchester Office Haymarket Redevelopment, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 2007- picture from Aedas architects Haymarket Station KPT Tower, Mai Kolachi, Port of Karachi, Pakistan 2007-11 image from Aedas KPT Tower Pakistan Pentavia, Birmingham, England 2008 picture from architects Birmingham development Regal Tower, Birmingham, England 2009- picture from architect Regal Tower Birmingham - planning approval Apr 2010 Salford BSF Schools, Manchester, England picture from architects Salford School Buildings Sennoi Market, Kiev, Ukraine 2008- photo from Aedas architects Sennoi Market Development Temple Circus Building, Bristol, England 2010- picture from architects Temple Circus Bristol Tyumen City, Russia 2008- image from Aedas architects Zaporozhe Radisson Hotel, Ukraine 2008- picture from architects Ukraine Hotel More projects by Aedas online soon

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