Type

Private Commission

Programme

Masterplan
Urban Strategy
Placemaking
Programming

Timeline

01/2022 – 12/2023

Team

Yann Follain, Eangkong Lim, Otto Lui

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Thriving and adaptive – Riverine City is a living ecosystem supporting sustainable progression at all scales.

A vibrant new city along the coastal front is strategised to advocate Well-being for All. The 4.4km Riverine City envisions a ‘Live-Work-Play’ decentralised urban framework for a dynamic mix of programmes at various distances and degrees. Supporting this is the holarchy systemic approach where strategies are simultaneously the whole and the part of the bigger picture.

Navigating through Riverine City is prioritised to champion greater “Planet-People-Place” interconnectivity. Green spaces and outdoor areas are designed as central nodes, ensuring interaction with Nature and enhancing biodiversity at every proximity. The continuous presence of greenery allows more than nurturing a common ecological corridor. These green areas assist at smaller scales in providing moments of nature respite and a break from the urban ensembles. Beyond the on-ground public spaces, sky gardens and rooftop spaces – public and semi-private, are also part of the green strategy to tailor different harmonious work-life dynamics. For instance, the Eco-business district’s integrated viewing decks contribute to the seamless naturalistic landscape at all levels in the overall masterplan.

The 4.4km Riverine City aims to provide for the various needs of life that will be continuously nurtured. The Green and Blue networks present in all parts of the urban design function as nodes and perimeters. They are integrated within the masterplan as a reminder of the symbiotic relationship between People, Planet and Prosperity. Thereby, conveying the advocacy of “Well-being for All”.

Prevalent in Riverine City is the adaptability of the Urban Design Guidelines. Interspersed throughout the various neighbourhoods are the varying heights of buildings as a measure to balance the much-needed density. Low risers in the masterplan serve as a semi-breve rest to invite people to slow down, notably in the Eco-Village, Eco-Tourism and Residential areas. In addition to that, the usage of natural materials is part of the strategy to reinforce and maintain nature’s presence in the Planet-People integrative framework, such as the wood used for the connecting broad walks and promenades along the river bank. Thus, layering a qualitative value to a quantitative source.

Green and blue networks take centre stage at places where an unhurried pace of life and “Play” are appreciated. These places leverage naturalistic elements to allow people to enjoy, contemplate and regenerate. Place strategies such as scenic river edges with abundant greenery nurture a healthy environment filled with fresh air, especially beneficial for the Retirement Village, Healthcare and Residential areas, where relaxation takes priority. Urban play activities are also considered, such as in the Sport & Recreation and Culture areas that feature expansive playscapes and free green spaces for all while hosting daily activities.

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