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Urban Ecosystems

Intelligently increasing urban density

November 23, 2024

Looking beyond sustainable design, nicholas always strives to create urban environments which contribute positively to the biosphere. This means not simply “keeping things as they are” – which “sustainability” implies – but making a real difference.

We advocate for “positive” intensification of the urban environment via the introduction of mixed-use components which have natural synergies. These should be reached, where possible, by walking.

Single-use city centres are things of the past. Networks of dense, but walkable and interconnected, mixed-use “hubs” are the futurewhere everything can be reached within 15 minutes

Walk to work. Walk to school. Walk to a café. Walk for leisure.

Walking the city showcases the best that it has to offer and can lead to surprising moments – and chance social encounter.

We strongly believe that development should be regenerative – improving outcomes for both the environment and for people.

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Bahrain World Trade Center
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India office

nicholas.design
7ES6D, Mani Casadona
East Block 14-0372 LIF/04
New Town, Kolkata
North 24 Parganas 700156
West Bengal
India

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