{"id":120396,"date":"2025-08-30T08:13:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T08:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/120396\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T08:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T08:13:17","slug":"snohetta-unveils-jesselton-docklands-master-plan-in-kota-kinabalu-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/120396\/","title":{"rendered":"Sn\u00f8hetta Unveils Jesselton Docklands Master Plan in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sn\u00f8hetta<\/a>Jesselton Docklands Master Plan in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Image \u00a9 Aesthetica Courtesy of Sn\u00f8hetta<\/p>\n

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Sn\u00f8hetta<\/a> has unveiled plans for Jesselton Docklands, a tropical waterfront<\/a> master plan<\/a> in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia<\/a>, on the island of Borneo<\/a>. The development reimagines the city’s former port<\/a> as a civic and cultural hub, strengthening its connection to the waterfront<\/a> and positioning it as a new gateway to Sabah and the wider Southeast Asian<\/a> region. Situated near Kota Kinabalu International Airport<\/a>, the development includes a new ferry and cruise terminal, integrating infrastructure<\/a> with the island<\/a>‘s ecological<\/a> and cultural context to position the city as a key point of connection within the region.<\/p>\n

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\"Sn\u00f8hettaJesselton Docklands Master Plan in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Image \u00a9 Aesthetica Courtesy of Sn\u00f8hetta<\/a><\/p>\n

Responding to the challenges of a tropical climate<\/a>, the plan incorporates strategies to address high winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding. These include stormwater systems with bioswales and rain gardens, deep facades constructed from local materials<\/a>, and shaded pathways that enhance comfort. The design references the city’s surroundings, drawing inspiration from local fishing villages<\/a> and Mount Kinabalu. Water<\/a> channels and stilted houses recall traditional<\/a> settlements, while residential<\/a> and mixed-use towers form a skyline that echoes the mountain range. Two Gateway Buildings define the entrance to the development, marking its role as a new arrival point for the city.<\/p>\n

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Water<\/a> stands as a central feature throughout the plan. The relocated ferry terminal<\/a> sits within a stepped landscape<\/a> that leads to the waterfront<\/a>, alongside a marina that brings the city closer to the water’s edge. The landscape strategy emphasizes biodiversity<\/a> by introducing native wetland species and seasonal planting. Ecological<\/a> patches are distributed across the site to create habitats and enhance the urban ecosystem over time. Three main plots are connected by a 732-meter central spine, with streets and pedestrian routes designed to encourage walkability. Shuttles and pathways link bridges, podiums, and pavilions to create accessible public spaces. <\/p>\n

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In related news, the NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved the public domain works for Sydney’s Harbourside redevelopment<\/a>, a project designed by Sn\u00f8hetta<\/a> in collaboration with Hassell<\/a> and Mirvac. Meanwhile, in the Dutch<\/a> city of Delfzijl, the House of Culture and Administration<\/a>, designed by Benthem Crouwel Architects<\/a> with Sn\u00f8hetta<\/a>, is advancing, with final approval from the municipal council expected in October 2025<\/a>. In Malaysia<\/a>, Populous<\/a> and HIJJAS Architects + Planners<\/a> have released the design for the new Shah Alam Sports Complex in Selangor<\/a>. The redevelopment includes the demolition<\/a> of the existing structure, with construction<\/a> planned over 48 months and completion targeted for 2029.<\/p>\n

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