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Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
'BOSCO VERTICALE Morphology of a Vertical Forest': The Book Dedicated to the First 10 Years of the Famous Architecture of Bosco Verticale Now Available Also in US
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 17, 2025-- The famous architecture Bosco Verticale in Milan, designed by the architect Stefano Boeri with Gianandrea Barreca and Giovanni La Varra (Boeri Studio), has turned 10 . Ten years of awards, recognitions, studies and work becoming today symbol of the city of Milan, model of green architecture worldwide and a real pop icon (star of films, television series, quizzes, jewellery, fashion, advertising and even songs). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Book Cover - image Paolo Rosselli To celebrate this anniversary, the Stefano Boeri Architetti studio together with the publisher Rizzoli have realized the book 'BOSCO VERTICALE Morphology of a Vertical Forest' that traces the history of the project and analyses all those aspects that make it unique in the world with his two towers that are respectively 80 and 112 metres high, housing a total of 800 trees, providing an amount of vegetation equivalent to 30,000 sqm of woodland and undergrowth, concentrated on 3,000 sqm of urban surface. The book starts from the initial impossible challenge to the creation of the Porta Nuova district in Milan. It analyses all those aspects that make it unique thanks to extraordinary contributions like Beatriz Colomina, Paul Hawken, Matilda van den Bosch and James Wines together with an unpublished collection of photographs by Iwan Baan. From 18 th March 2025 the book will be available also in US bookstores. It will be presented by the architects Stefano Boeri and Francesca Cesa Bianchi in New York on Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 6PM at the Rizzoli Bookstore (1133 Broadway). Ten years after the Bosco Verticale another great result has been achieved by Stefano Boeri Architetti: the 'Wonderwoods Vertical Forest', designed by the practice and built by G&S&, in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands, has just won the MIPIM Awards 2025 in the Best Mixed-Use Project category in Cannes (the MIPIM Award is the international prize that celebrates the most useful, sustainable and visionary projects in the sector that seek to improve the prospects of the built environment, in line with ESG objectives). SOURCE: Stefano Boeri Architetti Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/17/2025 01:56 PM/DISC: 03/17/2025 01:56 PM
Zawya
10-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman to unveil major urban development projects in Paris
Muscat: Oman is set to present several urban development projects aimed at attracting global investment and advancing sustainable cities. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MHUP) will showcase these initiatives at MIPIM – The Global Urban Festival, to be held in Cannes, France, from March 11 to 14. An MHUP official stated that Oman's participation will highlight investment opportunities and facilitate access to international financing for real estate and urban development projects in Oman. 'This year's theme, 'Shaping Sustainable Cities', aligns perfectly with Oman Vision 2040, which aims to integrate sustainability and smart solutions into the nation's urban infrastructure.' Oman's pavilion will feature key projects, including Al Khuwair Downtown, New City Salalah, Nizwa City, Oman Mountain Destination, Sultan Haitham City, Ghor Grama, and A' Thuraya City. These developments aim to create integrated, sustainable urban environments that drive economic and social growth. The ministry confirmed that structural planning for the presented projects is complete. By participating in MIPIM, Oman seeks to strengthen its global competitiveness by attracting international investors. 'The sultanate is keen to showcase opportunities that align with Oman Vision 2040, focusing on enhancing the growth of the real estate sector through investments in key development initiatives,' the official added. 'The adoption of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices aims to foster the creation of smart, efficient cities for future generations.' The event will also feature high-level discussions, including a session by H E Dr Khalfan al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, on 'The Impact of Long-Term Demographic Changes on the Creation of Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Differences between Europe and Other Countries'. Additionally, nine sessions will explore investment strategies and future projects in real estate and urban planning. A key highlight is the nomination of the Sultan Haitham City project as one of the top four global projects for the MIPIM Awards 2025, which recognises excellence in urban development and sustainability. The award considers innovation, design, environmental impact, and contributions to quality of life. The winners will be announced on March 13, in the presence of global investors and real estate developers. MIPIM is a leading real estate and urban planning forum, drawing over 20,000 participants from 90 countries. More than 2,000 investment firms, including 76 of the world's top 100 real estate investors managing assets worth €4tn, will be present. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Muscat Daily
08-03-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman to unveil major urban development projects in Paris
Muscat – Oman is set to present several urban development projects aimed at attracting global investment and advancing sustainable cities. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MHUP) will showcase these initiatives at MIPIM – The Global Urban Festival, to be held in Cannes, France, from March 11 to 14. An MHUP official stated that Oman's participation will highlight investment opportunities and facilitate access to international financing for real estate and urban development projects in Oman. 'This year's theme, 'Shaping Sustainable Cities', aligns perfectly with Oman Vision 2040, which aims to integrate sustainability and smart solutions into the nation's urban infrastructure.' Oman's pavilion will feature key projects, including Al Khuwair Downtown, New City Salalah, Nizwa City, Oman Mountain Destination, Sultan Haitham City, Ghor Grama, and A' Thuraya City. These developments aim to create integrated, sustainable urban environments that drive economic and social growth. The ministry confirmed that structural planning for the presented projects is complete. By participating in MIPIM, Oman seeks to strengthen its global competitiveness by attracting international investors. 'The sultanate is keen to showcase opportunities that align with Oman Vision 2040, focusing on enhancing the growth of the real estate sector through investments in key development initiatives,' the official added. 'The adoption of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices aims to foster the creation of smart, efficient cities for future generations.' The event will also feature high-level discussions, including a session by H E Dr Khalfan al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, on 'The Impact of Long-Term Demographic Changes on the Creation of Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Differences between Europe and Other Countries'. Additionally, nine sessions will explore investment strategies and future projects in real estate and urban planning. A key highlight is the nomination of the Sultan Haitham City project as one of the top four global projects for the MIPIM Awards 2025, which recognises excellence in urban development and sustainability. The award considers innovation, design, environmental impact, and contributions to quality of life. The winners will be announced on March 13, in the presence of global investors and real estate developers. MIPIM is a leading real estate and urban planning forum, drawing over 20,000 participants from 90 countries. More than 2,000 investment firms, including 76 of the world's top 100 real estate investors managing assets worth €4tn, will be present.
