Cross Works is the lead consultant overseeing a consortium of experts in the design of New Tashkent; the company is also the overall masterplanner, architect, and digital lead on the project.
Global Design & Architecture Design Awards 2024
First Award | Urban Design (Concept)
Project Name: New Tashkent – District 1
Category: Urban Design (Concept)
Studio Name: Cross Works
Design Team: Hakan Agca, Matthew Schalcher, Nauzet López Hernández, Paula Isabella Saavedra Rosas, Marta Reina, Xingye Fan, Binghua Li, Sofia Yanez Perteagudo, Liron Toledo, Yash Bedse and Cristian Toc
Area: 4,250 hectares
Year: 2024
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Consultants: Buro Happold, Hartek, Gillespies, Skab, KPMG, Atlas, University of Westminster, etc.
Photography Credits: n/a
Render Credits: Cross Works, Atchain, SNT
Other Credits: Directorate of New Tashkent
The masterplan aims to accommodate approximately 2.5 million people on a site spanning more than 25,000 hectares, whilst the first phase of the development, called ‘District 1’, covers 4250 hectares of land. The detailed masterplan of District 1, also led by Cross Works has been approved by the government and the groundworks for the construction of the new city has already commenced.
District 1 is activated by a series of special zones and landmark buildings, including the Tashkent Twin Tower and the Silk City zone. The Tashkent Twin Tower emerges as a testament to Tashkent’s global aspirations. Rising majestically, these twin structures are poised to redefine the city skyline. It’s a commercial hub designed to attract international enterprises and boost the local economy. The Silk City zone, intricately woven into the urban fabric, pays homage to Uzbekistan’s rich history as a vital node along the ancient Silk Road. This sustainable urban oasis blends modernity with tradition, offering residents a harmonious living environment infused with the magic of artisanal craftsmanship and bustling trade. From its walkable streets to its shaded courtyards, Silk City embodies the timeless allure of Uzbek culture while embracing the principles of sustainable development.
Public spaces and community facilities are as important as landmarks and commercial areas. Our plan is to ensure the allocation of at least 20 square meters of green space per person, as well as 10 square meters of community facilities. This thoroughly considered expansion project will avoid adhoc, unplanned, and piecemeal development to take hold; and will ensure sustainable development that has a focus on the creation of neighbourhoods and communities, so that the future inhabitants of Tashkent have easy access to community facilities, green space, and employment.
