The huge project of luxury islands in Manila; Does the capital of the Philippines become another Dubai?

The city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, has been a complex relationship with the sea for years. Built on a widespread delta, the city is facing seasonal floods every year and despite infrastructure problems, it is still expanding to the sea. However, instead of reforming sewage networks or renovating urban fabric, it has been decided to build a set of artificial islands with luxury towers in the Manila Gulf. (Yanko Design)

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A project called City of Pearl, which won the Golden Award in Urban Design and Planning in 2008, is now being progressed and has attracted a lot of attention internationally. It seems that the designers of the Pearl city, inspired by the Dubai urban development pattern and the palm of Jumeirah, will create a combination of commercial areas, high -level accommodation and residential towers on an artificial island. The purpose of this project is to create an environment with the concept of “life, work and recreation in one place”; A concept that is commonly referred to as expensive apartments, luxury restaurants and lifestyle separate from the city’s public space.

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Project designers emphasize infantry and day -to -day activities of Pearl City; An approach that is ignored in many similar designs. Residential towers are not separate from commercial areas and green spaces extend throughout the complex. Tourism and accommodation, including hotels and luxurious restaurants, are located in areas that help to continue daily and night traffic. This structure creates a natural interaction between residents, employees and tourists and leads to a real urban dynamics.

Photographer: Unknown / Yanko Design

In the Pearl City project, public transport infrastructure and pedestrian routes have been intended to reduce dependence on the car; A vital issue in the capital of the Philippines whose traffic competes with Los Angeles. However, the exact percentage of green spaces in the design documentation is not announced, the share of these spaces exceeds the average of similar projects in Manila. Individuals have placed a living -oriented look within the project, realizing that luxury buyers today expect the environmental stability to be part of the design.

Photographer: Unknown / Yanko Design

Early designs are always stunning; But time will show whether the “Pearl City” becomes a symbol of the future of Asian city or is the only beautiful picture of the unfinished dream of development. You also tell you about your view of this city with Kajaro.

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