Clearly, after all these years, the space between buildings is still the hot topic in urban planning.“The prime locations of the cities are built, so architects now deal with a lot of the residual spaces,” says Kai-Uwe Bergmann, senior partner at BIG.
Mixed-use developments such as Sydney's The Esplanade cater to a growing population while providing amenities in a hub-like environment - linking the building with its residents as well as the wider public.
Last week, Lendlease revealed its $1.9 billion urban plan for Melbourne Quarter, slated to become the green hub of a new Southern Cross Precinct.
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