We live in a demanding society where space and location are key features.  As an international organisation it is essential to keep abreast of diversity and new technologies that run parallel with society developments.  The proposals surrounding Penang provide a key example.  The article by Lizzie Crook, in “dezeen magazine” provides significant insight.

BiodiverCity is a masterplan by BIG that will see three artificial islands built off the shore of Penang Island, Malaysia, connected by an autonomous transport network.

The vast land reclamation project, which will encompass 1821 hectares, is being developed by BIG for Penang State Government in collaboration with Ramboll and local architect Hijjas.

Each island is modelled on the form of a lilypad and will be composed of mixed-use districts, 4.6 kilometres of public beaches, 242 hectares of parks and a 25-kilometre-long waterfront.

BIG [Bjarke Ingels Group was founded by Bjarke Ingels in 2005, and has offices in Copenhagen and New York]

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/08/21/biodivercity-big-masterplan-penang-island-architecture/