Alunan Penang, Penang South Island
LOCATION
Penang South Island
BUILT-UP AREA
25million m2
SITE AREA
4,500 acres
STATUS
Design Competition
Schematic Design
in collaboration with UN Studio
In collaboration with UNStudio, Alunan Penang was a creative response to the international Masterplan Design competition organised by the State Government of Penang to deliver a new vibrant and dynamic urban community for a world class smart city on reclaimed land to the South of the Island of Penang.
An expected population of 300,000 was envisaged to enjoy a complete eco-system of beach and sea-fronting residential zones with smart lifestyle components balanced by the enhanced economics of high -tech industries with world class innovation parks and manufacturing centres.
The three islands linked by a central wildlife corridor gestured towards the hilly main land and introduced a canal series for the freshwater “Lake of Penang” with two new wharfs dedicated for fishermen connecting to new restaurants and spurring on the local robust cultural traditions and economy.
Penang’s vital relationship with water inspired the proposal as a symbolic relationship embodied through the concept of ‘Rhythmic Waves’ – the different rhythms of daily life from slowing down and tuning into the serene pace of nature, to the hustle and bustle of the heart of Penang’s identity. With 15km of shoreline diversification the design of the south coast aimed at symbolising the resilient, productive and leisure future of the island. Robust landscape layers were proposed for the design ideas competition with nature-based shoreline protection, bio-engineered living breakwaters with shellfish and shore stabilising vegetation to protect the life and safety of the new 4,500-acre Alunan Penang South Islands.
