Moscow's First-Ever Integrated Mixed-Use Destination Under Construction

The first-ever, integrated mixed-use destination in Russia designed by the Jerde Partnership, a Los Angeles-based architecture firm renowned for creating experiential destinations, is under construction in central Moscow.   Kuntsevo Plaza – a vibrant new live, work, shopping and entertainment village occupying a full city block – will deliver a modern community gathering place rooted in art, nature, and urbanity. Providing a stage for lifestyle, the pedestrian-oriented center is made up of geometric buildings that vary in size and shape, and topped with terraces and undulating glass features, to create a new landmark for the city.

The project provides a vital connection to the nearby transit line through the grand exterior plaza, multiple entryways and various street connections.  Intentionally designed to allow the community to naturally flow through it, the development will seamlessly connect commuters and visitors arriving from the nearby subway to the neighborhoods and urban areas surrounding the development. 

Kuntsevo Plaza recently was awarded the Future Retail Project Award at the Cityscape Conference for Emerging Markets held in Dubai.  The first phase of the project is scheduled to open to the public in April 2014. 

Renderings courtesy of The Jerde Partnership

Model photos by Erich Koyama

 

TWO JERDE PLACES WIN TOP HONORS AT CITYSCAPE EMERGING MARKETS AWARDS

D-Cube City in Seoul

Kuntsevo Centre in Moscow

The Los Angeles-based Jerde Partnership recently won top honors at the Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets in Dubai for two Jerde Places. The firm, who celebrates its 35^th anniversary, received the Built Retail Award for D-Cube City in Seoul and the Future Retail Award for Kuntsevo Centre in Moscow.  I thought this might be of interest since the firm is located in Venice and is known locally as the architects of the redesigned Santa Monica Place. Please let me know if you need any additional information. I’ve attached images of both projects.