At Benoy, our aim is to transform the world we live in through design. We leverage our understanding of global trends, local environments and client needs to enrich people’s lives, enhance nature and deliver lasting economic and social impact.
In celebration of 2021 World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to minimising our footprint and promoting sustainable development. Throughout our projects around the world, we engage with the principles of environmental design and smart urban development. Below are some award-winning examples of our expertise and the social, economic and sustainable impact that our people and projects are delivering for our clients and communities.
Changi Terminal 4, Singapore
Green Mark Gold Plus
As a dynamic concept, we blended simplicity and modernism to create bright, open spaces. Multiple glazed designs and lush greenery were incorporated to complement glass, metal and fine grain materials, while utilising natural light and colourful illuminations. Accommodating up to 16 million passengers a year, Terminal 4 is a stunning development that redefines the travel experience. The impressive Central Galleria links departure, check-in, arrival and transit areas for a functional, fluid thoroughfare, while vibrant skylight lanterns and landscaped gardens take inspiration from Singapore’s rich tapestry of urbanism and nature.
Shanghai iAPM, Shanghai, China
LEED Award (Gold)
Shanghai ICC is an innovative mixed-use scheme, representing the future of architectural design. Themes such as Shikumen façade architecture and green urban spaces comprised iAPM’s design. Media wall installations displayed throughout, plus seamless transport connections, give the centre dynamic creativity and a sense of purpose. A prestigious seven-storey retail podium and key feature for the Shanghai ICC, iAPM offers a large, open roof terrace, landscaped with‘sunken’ and‘winter’ gardens. iAPM exemplifies the rich texture of Shanghai’s urban and cultural fabric.
Parc Central, Guangzhou, China
LEED Award (Gold)
Curving around an array of green spaces and set amongst the urban backdrop, the 110,000 m² mixed-use development comprises shopping, entertainment and dining facilities with sustainability at its core. To enable wide-spread access, Benoy introduced a public transport interchange. With its impressive atrium and bold design, Parc Central is a truly unique lifestyle destination. A blend of indoor and outdoor spaces complement the contemporary setting, providing local and international business professionals and the whole community with more points of discovery, all in the heart of Guangzhou’s new CBD.
Nivy New City, Bratislava
BREEAM ‘excellent’ Communities certification
Nivy New City, located in Bratislava, was recently awarded the BREEAM ‘excellent’ Communities certification. We delivered the architecture and masterplanning for the 140,000 m² mixed-used scheme which aims to create a unique retail and transport hub uniting the old city and the central business district.
The award celebrated the positive impact of the project including the creation of green infrastructure and the support of the local economy. The scheme, which enjoys a unique green roof with public gardens, is the first construction project to receive this certification in Slovakia.
Solitaire, Riyadh, United Arab Emirates
The project, which is currently on site in Riyadh, will see us breaking down the traditional form of a shopping mall and reinventing it as partially open-air retail streets, plazas, boutique streets and an elevated roof garden across a GLA of 65,000 sq m. The sustainable design strategy includes a series of wind towers aiming to create a comfortable outdoor environment by using passive cooling technology. Working with our sister business Uncommon Land, the site also includes a focus on bespoke planting to both help manage challenging climate conditions and create a rich garden aesthetic.
