UNStudio has won the international competition for a new community-based residential development in Moscow. The 1.27 million-square-foot residential complex is set to be a “prototype of future living”.
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The international competition was organized by Citymakers for Russian-based mega projects developer Glavstroy?the competition called for a design that respects the historical value of the context and fosters the life of the local community it will house. To satisfy these requirements, UNStudio incorporated a courtyard park, 71,000 square meters of housing, a kindergarten, fitness center, commercial spaces, and underground parking.
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The project, dubbed “K31 Courtyard” is part of Moscow’s plan to develop residential construction with the primary goal of creating sustainable and healthy communities. ?The development is designed to create a prototype of future living that puts the wellbeing of the residents first, encourages indoor-outdoor living, cultivates an atmosphere of home and safety, and provides a range of sustainable social opportunities in this rapidly changing urban environment.?
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