Jomar Forest District is an ambitious mixed-use development covering 230,000 m2, blending residential, hotel, office, retail, and public spaces. Centered on creating a future-proof area, the client’s vision emphasizes the future, connection with nature, smart design, versatility, BREEAM certification, and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The main goals were to establish a new destination, foster a sustainable ecosystem, and create a vibrant community catalyzing investment and job creation.

The project aims to improve lifestyle and quality of life, promote inclusion and cohesion, drive sustainability and innovation, and attract talent and jobs. Our approach is holistic, targeting not just the provision of services, but also creating an experiential urban landmark that promotes resource regeneration rather than depletion.

The project, guided by the motto “Towards a Regenerative District,” proposes minimizing asphalt and maximizing green spaces. It aims to integrate nature into daily life, enhance biodiversity, and address climate adaptation and water management. The design leverages passive house principles, and parametric modeling, and focuses on CO2 reduction and energy efficiency. Our landscape regeneration efforts address biodiversity and climate crises through adaptive strategies in climate control, water management, and planting. We aim to increase biotic factors by creating diverse habitats, including meadows, forests, wetlands, and tree corridors.

A distinctive feature of the project is its architecture, characterized by interlaced wooden slabs. This design choice not only brings an aesthetic appeal but also facilitates a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces. These terraces, envisaged as communal gathering spots, offer both shared and private areas. Complementing this, green rooftops are incorporated to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and provide additional recreational spaces, contributing to the district’s environmental goals.

Recognizing the dynamic nature of urban development, the project is designed with inherent flexibility and adaptability. Service plots, for instance, span 30,000 sqm each, but are conceived to be divisible or combinable, catering to varied tenant requirements. This modularity allows for a diverse range of uses, from corporate offices to educational institutions or healthcare facilities, ensuring Jomar Forest District can evolve with changing needs and technologies.

The district’s layout fosters a strong sense of community, carefully integrating with surrounding neighborhoods. Ground-floor activation ensures vibrant indoor and outdoor programs, nurturing a sense of ownership and community spirit. Facilities such as eateries, fitness centers, and public spaces are strategically placed to encourage interaction and engagement.

Jomar Forest District project stands as a model for urban transformation, shifting from industrial roots to a modern, dynamic, multi-use community intertwined with nature. It exemplifies a new era where sustainability is not just an addition, but the core of urban life. Our proposal, with its unique architectural approach and commitment to flexibility and adaptability, is poised to make the project a pioneering example of regenerative urban development.