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including Sir Peter Cook, Jean Nouvel, Kent Larson & Eui-Sung Yi, Indy Johar, Hanif Kara & Willy Muller, Massimiliano Fuksas & Doriana Mandrelli Fuksas, Mark Lutter, Edward Glaeser & Benjamin Bratton.

NEOM SHARES ITS VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF CITIES IN VENICE EXHIBITION

 

From May 20 to September 24, 2023, NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s futuristic gigacity, will showcase the exhibition titled ‘Zero Gravity Urbanism – Principles for a New Livability’ in Venice. Curated by Ramon Prat, this exhibition presents groundbreaking proposals from renowned architects like Morphosis, Sir Peter Cook, UNStudio, Fuksas, Oyler Wu, DMAA, and Adjaye Associates, highlighting their contributions to THE LINE and the urban revolution it represents.

 

This exhibition aims to tackle global environmental and social challenges while emphasizing the importance of striking a harmonious balance between nature conservation, livability, and sustainable human progress. In addition to the display, the event features a series of engaging talks and presentations from distinguished architects, academics, and urban thinkers from across the globe, including Sir Peter Cook, Jean Nouvel, Kent Larson & Eui-Sung Yi, Indy Johar, Hanif Kara & Willy Muller, Massimiliano Fuksas & Doriana Mandrelli Fuksas, Mark Lutter, Edward Glaeser & Benjamin Bratton.

A RADICAL APPROACH TO URBAN PLANNING

 

NEOM’s exhibition will be held at the historic Abbazia di San Gregorio in Venice, showcasing a radical approach to urban planning that emphasizes the delicate balance between nature, livability, and human progress. Unlike traditional city development of the past century, NEOM (find more here) presents a sustainable model that addresses the world’s most urgent environmental and urban challenges, while accommodating the needs of a rapidly growing urban population. This model also tackles issues such as urban sprawl and climate change.

 

From a conservation standpoint, THE LINE proposes a city that can house up to 9 million residents while utilizing only 2% of the land footprint of cities with a similar population. This ensures that nature can flourish, safeguarding 95% of NEOM’s vast land area. Moreover, THE LINE sets an example as a city fully powered by renewable energy sources, with sustainable water and food production systems in place. From a human perspective, THE LINE’s innovative three-dimensional layout of private and public spaces ensures universal and equitable access to amenities and services. Additionally, every resident will enjoy direct views and immediate proximity to nature. The city is designed to be car-free, instead prioritizing hyper mixed-use walkable communities that provide convenient 5-minute access to daily necessities.

Working on THE LINE with some of the most recognized designers and research institutions has resulted in a significant body of work that re-establishes our urban realm as a space for human and cultural exchange.’ Tarek Qaddumi, Executive Director of Urban Planning of NEOM, adds.