[Archiland / HQ design - Climate adaptation and livability vision for Maldives' new capital island - COVER IMG] MALDIVES NEW CAPITAL ISLAND

Climate adaptation and livability vision for Maldives' new capital island

PrizeHonorable Mention in Landscape Architecture / Urban Planning
Firm LocationBeijing, China
Project locationHulhumale,Maldives
CompanyArchiland / HQ design
Lead ArchitectHENG CHYE KIANG and KUN TIAN
ClientMaldives HDC

Masterplan of Hulhumale 227 HA project for a new capital on artificial island, which develops a sustainable planning framework for climate adaptation and livability to solve the problem of sea-level rise and overloaded living. Combined with existing ecologic resources, the Public Service Axis and the ecologic axis provides attractive public space and livable environments like parks, schools, civic institutions, waterfront space. Historical sites such as the ancient mosque on Male will be transferred Heritage Island Park, creating a vibrant place integrates history, culture and leisure.