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residences, 700,000sq ft of meticulously designed office
space for over 3,000 creative economy professionals, one
of Vancouver’s largest community centres and busiest
libraries, six dynamic indoor and outdoor live-music
venues, the renowned Goh Ballet and will be home to the
second Time Out Market in Canada. Under development
by Quadreal Property Group and Westbank and with
design and masterplanning work by Henriquez Partners
Architects, the scheme is set to begin opening this year.
Back in June, Allston Yards held an official ribbon cutting
ceremony to mark the openings of the new, flagship Stop &
Shop and the Alder residential community. Allston Yards, a
project of New England Development, Stop & Shop, Bozzuto
and Southside Investment Partners, is Boston’s newest
mixed-use development. Alder is a 165-unit residential Oakridge Park, Vancouver, Canada
Architect: Henriquez Partners Architects
community located directly above the new 52,000sq ft Stop Developers: Quadreal Property Group & Westbank
& Shop within the 10.6-acre Allston Yards. Alder is managed
and developed by Bozzuto. Located at 301 Guest Street,
Alder is the first building in the transformative mixed-use
Allston Yards development. The multi-phase Allston Yards
project includes 117,000sq ft of retail with a vibrant mix of
new stores and restaurants, including the new Stop & Shop.
With nearly 900 residences, 350,000sq ft of office and lab
space and a one-acre community green, Allston Yards has
been designed as a walkable community with open space
and an ideal location for retailers, restaurants, office and life-
science tenants, fitness and services. Architectural work was
The Ellinikon, Athens, Greece Masterplanner: Foster + Partners Developer: Lamda Development undertaken by Stantec.
Joint venture partners North American Properties
Building the Urban (NAP), Nuveen Real Estate and Taconic Partners acquired
Ridge Hill in May 2022 with plans to redevelop and reposition
the outdoor lifestyle centre as a human-centric, mixed-
Spaces of Tomorrow use destination. Through architecture and masterplanning
work by Beyer Blinder Belle, the first phase of construction
included the Park Plaza, a 17,000sq ft family-friendly activity
zone, situated on the north end of the property, which
opened in October 2024. Highlights include the addition
Global architecture and masterplanning play a crucial role in shaping the built environment, influencing of 18ft trees and other greenery, a turfed play area for Allston Yards, Boston, US
how cities, communities and landscapes evolve to accommodate growing populations, technological children and café-style seating, offering an inviting outdoor Architect: Stantec
extension for nearby restaurants. Phase one also included
Developer: New England Development
advancements and environmental challenges. Over the pages that follow, RLI will highlight a collection of the Town Square, a 25,000sq ft community hub, situated
projects from around the globe that do exactly this as they begin to shape the urban spaces of tomorrow. at the heart of the property along Market Street, which
debuted in November 2024. The area received a 10,000sq ft
rchitectural masterplanning involves comprehensive, EXAMPLES OF GLOBAL expansion, seamlessly blending it with surrounding retailers
Along-term strategies for urban development, ARCHITECTURE & MASTERPLANNING and restaurants through pedestrian-friendly crosswalks.
encompassing a wide range of factors such as land use, Serving as a bespoke and captivating cultural destination The revamped area features a turfed event plaza, covered
infrastructure, transportation, sustainability and community for Vancouver, Oakridge Park is designed to seamlessly performance stage, an 18’ x 11’ LED screen, added seating
engagement. Its focus is on creating resilient, inclusive and encompass every aspect of people’s lives - where living, and the beloved sculptural playground, Big Girl. The next
efficient urban spaces that improve quality of life while working and playing converge harmoniously, offering a phase of the redevelopment - the reconfiguration of the
addressing global challenges like climate change and rapid space for inspiration, personal growth and relaxation. former Lord & Taylor department store - is expected to
urbanisation. Spanning over five million square feet and strategically begin this year.
Architectural master planning is a critical first step designed around a sprawling nine-acre park, Oakridge Set in the thriving neighbourhood of Bangalore, India and
in the design process, requiring extensive experience Park creates a distinctive enclave within the expansive being developed by Sai Lakshmi Industries Private Limited
to fulfil a client’s needs, taking the whole picture into 28-acre footprint. Comprising residential, retail, office, with architectural work by mayaPRAXIS, Essensai067 is
consideration, the surrounding buildings, environment public realm, civic and cultural components, Oakridge more than a retail development - it is a reimagined social
and infrastructure. The masterplan should include present Park is a world-class, masterplanned community. Once space where food, fashion, art and music come together to
and future goals and the probability of long term changes. fully completed, it will offer a top-tier retail experience foster human connection. Spanning 5.16 acres and set to
Meanwhile, a masterplan is an economical investment totalling 850,000sq ft with over 140 leading global brands, open on 20 April, this dynamic indoor-outdoor interactive
that ensures both accurate and functional decisions are including flagship and boutiques stores, accommodations development offers over 155,355sq ft of thoughtfully The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Architect: Leonard Design Architects
made in each stage of the project development. for over 6,000 residents through more than 3,000 designed spaces. Key features of the site include retail & Developers: Lendlease & TRX City Sdn Bhd

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