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ANTWERP: New South, Landscape Printplate for Development (2010-11)
Location: Kortrijk, Belgium
Designers: RUA and Leiedal Veerle Cox, Beatrice de Carli, Bruno De Meulder, Steven Hoornaert, Griet Lannoo, Ivan Llach, Kees Lokman, Michael Luegering, Matteo Motti, Takuma Ono, Jeroen Provoost, Paolo Russo, Kelly Shannon, Chris van der Zwet, Eva Vanmarcke
Commissioned by: Leiedal
Period of design: January 2012
BELGIUM
Context
The project New South is the international competition entry of POLO, WIT & RUA for the last possible extension of the inner city of Antwerp on a former railway yard along the River Scheldt. New South is developed as a mixed-use but predominantly residential quarter.
Emphasis on Topography and Water Management
The project emphasizes the role of topography and water management for the achievement of a sustainable and ecological neighborhood.
Oversizing of Public Spaces and Landscapes
Through the oversizing of public spaces and landscapes in the design, New South acquires a flexible character that contributes highly to its robustness and resilience.
Flexibility and Resilience in Urban Design
The flexible character of New South allows it to adapt to changing environmental and urban conditions, making it a model for resilient urban development.
