GREEN QUARTER CITY

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN

The four elements of nature – Fire, Water, Air and Earth –serve as the inspiration for the Green Quarter concept. Green technologies are present in every built space of the complex. Priority was given to the recycling, reuse and renewal of energy and natural resources. The infrastructure necessary for the materialisation of the concept was conceived in such a way as to remain invisible. The ‘green heart’ of the city pulsates symbolically within each building and in some instances is reconfigured into functional elements such as solar trees. Services and infrastructure are overseen by a central smart system that controls all aspects related to the management of energy, water, waste water, garbage, traffic, emergency services and more. The same system provides for the integration of tourism services and cultural activities. The master plan was designed in accordance with this objective and the totality of the technical facilities was centralised in an underground network. This network also meets the standards of efficiency and sustainability included in the BREEAM Communities system.

Sector Urban Design, Sustainability

Year 2013

Area 900.000 sqm

Client Samruk

Partnership BAZIS

Stage International Competition

THE GREEN AND INTELLIGENT CITY OF THE FUTURE.