Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has been selected to devise the master plan for a major mixed-use urban development beside one of the largest airports in the world—the Istanbul New Airport, which is currently under construction.
Known as an “airport city,” the 1700-acre (690-hectare) development will include a central innovation district, hotels, retail and commercial office space, logistic centres, an expo and convention centre, public space, and metro and high-speed rail connections to Istanbul and beyond.
David Green, EMEA urban design lead at Perkins+Will, said: “The opportunity to lay the groundwork for a development of this magnitude is both a tremendous honour and responsibility. Istanbul’s new airport will serve millions of passengers, but its airport city will be key to capturing that vitality. Beyond simply supporting aviation, our plan will create a framework for a truly unique centre of economic, cultural, and social life.”
Original article by Marina Petrovic
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Perkins+Will to design major “Airport City” in Istanbul
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