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Seattle: major extension for the Aquarium

aiVP — 2013-05-23T07:27:46Z

The project, conceived by Mithun, will add more than 6,500m² on either side of Pier 59, where the Seattle Aquarium has been sited for 30 years. The project will form part of the current redevelopment of the whole waterfront.

Arch' newspaper (+ images)

Rouen: kick-off for the eco-quarter

aiVP — 2013-05-23T07:27:08Z

The laying of the first stone of the Luciline - Rives de Seine eco-quarter has launched the construction of the first housing units and the redevelopment of public spaces. The whole project involves the construction of 1,000 dwellings and 60,000m² of commercial premises on the 9 ha site. Geothermal energy will cover 60% of the heating needs.*

Le Moniteur

Australia: the maritime paradox

aiVP — 2013-05-23T07:22:08Z

Australia is now the world's 12th largest economy, thanks principally to its industrial power and its wealth of natural resources. Because it is an island, its trade with the countries of north-east Asia and with its developing neighbours is transported essentially by sea. The maritime sector, however, has historically been underdeveloped. A paradox and a challenge for the country, if it wants to continue to play the part of a "mega supplier".

Notes de synthèse Isemar

Higher ambitions for Jakarta

aiVP — 2013-05-23T07:20:47Z

Royal Haskoning, which is already involved in several projects in Jakarta Bay, has just been entrusted with managing the construction of the largest port extension project in Indonesia. It is in Tanjung Priok, Jakarta's main port. The current container capacity will be increased to 4.5 million TEU in the 1st phase, and then be tripled (18 million TEU) by 2023. Royal Haskoning DHV

Dive into the Silo!

aiVP — 2013-05-21T11:03:26Z

Moko Architects have put forward an original proposal for the conversion of silos: aquatic diving and skydiving. Their scheme involves some concrete silos situated on the banks of a canal near Warsaw.The project is combined with a tower of containers which hosts offices, training rooms, a hotel, and boutiques. Estimated completion: 2015.

Deezen (+ images, plans)

Marseille: A New beginning for warehouse J1

aiVP — 2013-05-21T11:02:26Z

The authorities of the Port of Marseille have set a framework for the Warehouse J1, a symbolic three-storey building. Situated in a place where the Port hopes to open up to the town, it will have the task of illustrating the Port City concept. A call for proposals is to be launched to gather ideas for events, research and services-related activities etc. The port headquarters will be installed there. Superyacht activity will be developed in the harbor as well as on land.

Port de Marseille

Morocco: What is the Future of Urban Logistics?

aiVP — 2013-05-16T15:13:06Z

The Moroccan Association for Logistics (AMLOG) is organizing a day dedicated to urban logistics, in Casablanca on the 23rd May. Whether for the social, economic or environmental challenges that they present, urban logistics really are at the heart of decision-making for stakeholders in port towns. They may also affect the city-port interface, putting this subject at the centre of one of the workshops.

Programme

Bordeaux to Promote Industrial Ecology

aiVP — 2013-05-16T15:13:01Z

Two recent workshops, in which AVIP participated as part of the seminar on the industrial ecology of port zones, gave the Port of Bordeaux the opportunity to present its initiatives on the topic. The port aims to move towards a new economic model based on green energy and industrial synergies, particularly with its project “PÉÉPOS - Port à Energie et Economie Positives” (“Positive Energy and Economy Port”)

Projet PÉÉPOS
La voix maritime

Miami: An Architectural Icon for the Waterfront

aiVP — 2013-05-16T15:12:09Z

Three spectacular projects have been chosen as the winners of the DawnTown Landmark Miami 2013 competition. The aim is to come up with an architectural landmark that will become an icon on Miami's waterfront.

(Bustler + images)

Which quays for the cities of Quebec?

aiVP — 2013-05-16T06:07:43Z

Quays and docks are elements of city-port heritage which, like a living port, are in constant evolution. For Léonce Naud, a geographer well known to AIVP members, one must be cautious about declaring a quay obsolete too quickly, and fixing its use through developments for housing or private marinas. He calls for a competition for ideas to define the future of the quays of port-cities in Quebec in the 21st century.

Le Soleil