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.  

Newest Jerde Place -- MECENATPOLIS -- Opens in Seoul

Credit photog as: E Jae-seong, courtesy: The Jerde Partnership

The Jerde Partnership, a Los Angeles-based architecture firm renowned for designing large popular destinations, is unveiling its latest in Seoul – Mecenatpolis -- adjacent to one of Seoul’s busiest commuter train stations.  Mecenatpolis is the second major Jerde Place to open in Seoul in less than a year and the third on the city’s major metro line.  

Nearly 300,000 square meters, Mecentapolis features soaring luxury residential and office towers, a beautiful open-air public realm with retail and dining, and dynamic communal spaces including an events auditorium and public park, where the community can gather and enjoy art in an outdoor garden.  Jerde, known for pioneering the creation of memorable places where people can gather and experience a sense of community, has created more than 100 Jerde Places in cities throughout the world.