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Bankside Yards
London, UK
Developer: Native Land

and bars, and more, all under one roof. It will also host events, offerings. Crowning the top level of the project is a 450m-long,
art exhibitions, nightlife and shows. outdoor running track that weaves between shops, functioning as
Developer Hongkong Land last year launched The Ring, the top level’s main circulation path and defining symbol of wellness
Chongqing which is an innovative commercial complex combining within the project. Taikoo Li Qiantan’s wellness-themed shopping
Turning Spaces into Places unprecedented selection of commercial functionality and nature the “Stone Zone” and the “Wood Zone”, which feature a naturalistic
shopping, social, culture and entertainment. It offers an concept is showcased with the south and north zones, also known as
in China. The development encompasses a GFA of 420,000sq design concept inspired by stone and wood across the façade and
m, of which 170,000sq m is dedicated to the shopping mall and which are connected via an 8,000sq m central park. The two zones
retail streets, 110,000sq m to the Grade-A office buildings, and offer a diverse mix of luxury and contemporary fashion labels,
70,000sq m to the indoor-outdoor botanical garden. Bridging lifestyle brands and F&B concepts, with all of these elements coming
city life with magnificent nature, The Ring possesses the largest together to create a unique ‘Wellness’ experience for visitors.
indoor botanical garden yet in Southwest China. It presents a The One Sydney Harbour project by developer Lendlease is one
notable “urban-nature community” by encouraging citizens to of the most exciting and unique projects in Sydney. The massive
enjoy a new living with nature theme. The development also redevelopment project took what was once a 22-hectare disused
includes sports- and culture-themed interactive spaces. container port near the CBD and turned it into a sanctuary for
Visitors gathered on 30 September to celebrate the opening residents to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors right in the heart
of Taikoo Li Qiantan by developers Swire Properties and Lujiazui of Sydney. The area will include extensive parks and exceptional
Group, the first retail centre promoting wellness as a key attribute dining options, not to mention access to numerous ferries and
of its design. Located in the heart of the new Qiantan central an upcoming metro. Barangaroo also happens to be Australia’s
business district, near the Huangpu River and south of the Shanghai first carbon-neutral precinct, which it obtained in 2019 under
Expo, Taikoo Li Qiantan integrates biophilic design and principles Sustainability Manager Anita Mitchell, who is now the head of the
of wellness with over 120,000sq m of retail, food and beverage NSW government’s Placemaking committee.

Transilvania Smart City
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Developer: SDC Imobiliare