html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"UNStudio will transform the site of Expo City Dubai into a new Urban Centre, which is aimed to be a new centre for the future of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The Expo City Dubai masterplan is developed by UNStudio (Urban design and Architecture) in collaboration with Buro Happold (Engineering/Sustainability), SLA (Landscape and Public Space Design), Endpoint (Wayfinding) and LDC (lighting), EGIS (AoR), Compass (Cost Consultant) and Vedra (Project management support).Image HansinokOne of five centers on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to achieve net zero by 2050 and has broader decarbonization ambitions to set the standard for responsible urban development, the masterplan serves as a guide for sustainable urban living.Building on the heritage of Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, Expo City Dubai is a mixed-use development. During its six-month run, the event drew over 24 million visitors from 192 countries. The location also hosted Cop 28 after the event.Image HansinokAn innovation-driven, people-centered community founded on the idea that teamwork can drive sustainable growth, this development earned LEED Gold and WELL Community Gold certification.More than 80% of the structures and infrastructure created for Expo 2020 is maintained and UNStudio's masterplan preserves the character and integrity of the current site throughout the legacy development. Additionally, it guarantees that Expo City Dubai will remain completely integrated while reaping the benefits of the constructed environment created to host Expo 2020 Dubai.Image HISMThe city will be 3.5 square kilometers in size and will be developed gradually in phases to meet changing needs. Over 35,000 residents and 37,000 professionals will call it home. It will still draw roughly 50,000 tourists annually.The concept, which builds on the legacy of Expo 2020, is envisioned as an economic, social, and cultural development that will bring about a human-centered, healthy environment that can flourish in a competitive real estate market.Image HISMThe new Expo City Dubai employs an effective grid that provides a sturdy urban structure for accessibility, circulation, and navigation, departing from the natural character of the existing Thematic Districts.Each of the five new districts that make up the masterplan has both new construction and existing assets.Expo City's highest skyscraper is located in Expo Downtown, a densely populated mixed-use neighborhood. The district will feature Expo Sports Fields, a school, residences, shops, food and beverage establishments, and an arena for major music events, all of which will serve as models for healthy living.Image HISMExpo Hills is a low-density residential neighborhood that provides a more tranquil urban living experience. It features landscaped gardens and an open space that resembles a wadi.Expo Business is a campus-like setting for creative and enterprising companies who value sustainability as much as Expo City does. The planned site is adjacent to Expo Valley, a fifth district that will include a low-density residential neighborhood when it is completed in 2026.Image PlompIn close proximity to all residential units and office spaces, each planned district offers a variety of applications and local amenities. The actual residential communities will serve as prime examples of cutting-edge, eco-friendly design best practices with an emphasis on happiness and well-being. A network of green and blue areas, ranging from parks and fields to gardens and urban water features, throughout the entire concept.Image PlompIt is believed that the move of WTC's Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) to the location will present Expo City Dubai to new users and tourists. The Expo City Dubai property will therefore become a sought-after location for businesses, including retail, hospitality, offices, storage, and parking.To maximize cross-over from the DEC to the territory and make sure the area is vibrant, dynamic, and welcoming, special attention is paid to the direct contact between the Expo City Dubai site and the DEC.Image PlompIt is crucial to find the most convenient approach to connect Expo Valley and Expo City Dubai, according to UNStudio. The two developments are connected by a new open park that offers recreational and cultural opportunities, facilitated by micro-mobility pathways. The opening of Expo Market, a brand-new neighborhood market hall, attracts people from Expo Valley who commute to and from work.Image PlompThe master plan provides destinations for both first-time visitors to Dubai and future transit travelers, with plans for Al Makhtum Airport to open in 2030. The concept provides a first-stop welcome to the United Arab Emirates and Dubai, complete with distinctive local hotels, made-in-Dubai stores, farm-to-table restaurants, and a vibrant cultural program.The Danish nature-based design firm SLA organized the public realm and landscape plan for Expo City in accordance with the three principles of the Dubai 2020 Expo: opportunity, mobility, and sustainability.Image PlompA network of green and blue spaces, ranging from parks and plazas to tiny sikkas and urban water features, would create a rich and lively everyday public realm if Expo City Dubai is developed with an emphasis on these three broad principles.Multiple kilometers of active, green, and blue networks, lively plazas and highstreets, high-performing climate action addressing issues like urban heat islands, air pollution, and microclimate optimization, and the planting of over 30,000 native trees are all part of the landscape masterplan, which aims to directly integrate the goals of the Dubai 2020 Expo into the public realm.Image PlompThe design of a new urban "Expo Forest" that connects to the nearby valley systems is one of the many new nature-based features. It features ghaf trees, naturally undulating landscapes, local wildlife, and a variety of activities that actively support and enhance the biodiversity of the area, from treetop climbing and birdwatching to urban farming.The public realm design will immerse locals and tourists in the UAE's distinctive and resilient environment, with the declared goal of creating the greenest neighborhood in Dubai. This will ensure that the Dubai 2020 Expo leaves a lasting and sustainable legacy.Image PlompHuman demands and environmental stewardship will be balanced in the future Expo City Dubai. The master plan has been created and will be carried out in accordance with particular goals, including conserving and enhancing biodiversity, cutting back on energy and water use, and utilizing clean energy and alternative water sources.Residents will also benefit from an abundance of green space per person, a rise in the usage of sustainable public transportation alternatives, and the inclusion of areas that promote walking, bicycling, and micromobility.Image PlompImage PlompImage PlompIn order to guarantee a focus on health and wellness, the masterplan has already earned WELL Community Gold Certification, BREEAM Excellent for infrastructure and public realm projects, and LEED Gold as a minimum requirement for all buildings.Image UNStudioRecently, UNStudio released first-ever biophilic residential concept in Seoul. In addition, the firm Kyklos Building in Luxembourg, reducing carbon footprint around 80%. Moreover, the firm created monumental faade with petal-like columns for Huawei Flagship Store.Project factsClient: Expo City DubaiUNStudio Team: Ben van Berkel, Caroline Bos with Arjan Pit, Dana Behrman, Aurelie Hsiao, Misja Van Veen, Allison Weiler, Michael Labory, Andi Balza, Olga Kotta, Chrysa Triantafyllidou, and Joshua Karategin, Nathan Ngo, Zacharoula Loizou, Yvonne Yuen, Rotem Shenitzer, Jinlai Song, Yimeng Ma, Valentina Amaya, Bart Chompff, Nathan van Nugteren, Lucas Di Gioia, Aleksei Lebedev, Daniel Diez, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Jose Sanmartin Gonzalez, Carolina Boccella, Mircea Mogan, Hyunjin Park, Andrius Ribikauskas, Luca Fabbri, Alex Kalavech, Caroline Wang, Giovanni Cuguttu, Joe Tu, Luke Kim, Christian Maijstr, Felizitas Dochantschi, Ins Verna, Nawid Piracha, Anna Maria Pisani, Monica Palfy, Shaghayegh Shayan.Advisors:Buro Happold - Mobility, Sustainability, Accessibility, Environmental Scope, Fire & Life Safety Design, Infrastructure Planning (Wet &Dry), Roads and Highways, Traffic Impact Study, Security, Microclimate, CFD Analysis, Solid Waste Management, SMART City, AcousticsSLA Landscape & Public Realm designEndpoint Wayfinding Strategy & Concept DesignLDC Lighting DesignEGIS/WMI Architect of RecordVedra Developers FZ LLC Project Management SupportCPP wind Wind EngineeringRTC TISAESG EIACompass Cost ConsultantMimar Models Physical ModelThe top image in the article Hansinok.Visualisations Plomp, HISM and Hansinok.> via UNStudio