Parc de la Villette
Within the framework of the public building construction programmes approved by the President of the Republic, the Etablissement Public du Parc de La Villette was appointed to organise the development of a city park.
The park, the first of its size to be developed for over a century, is situated on the north-eastern edge of Paris on the grounds of “La Villette” and totals some 55 hectares.
La Defense district, Paris
In March 1982, the French President announced a vast operation of town-planning and architectural projects, including the “Tête Defense” competition.
This competition was organised by the Établissement public pour l’aménagement de La Défense.
It was sponsored by the International Union of Architectes (UIA). This international competition was conducted in one stage and maintained the anonymity of all participants.
Alexandrina Library
This international competition aimed for the revival of the great Library of Alexandrina and was organised in the framework of an Egyptian National Project initiated by the University of Alexandrina.
The Egyptian Government, with the assistance of UNESCO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) decided to build a new Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
This competition was supervised by the International Union of Architects (UIA).
Redevelopment of the Izmir Port District
The Municipality of Greater Izmir announced an international ideas competition for the urban design of the Aslancak-Turan district, situated close to the port.
This international competition, which conformed to the UNESCO/UIA Regulations, was approved by the International Union of Architects (UIA).
BUSAN TOWER COMPLEX
The municipal authorities of Busan, the second largest city in South Korea, announced an international ideas competition for the design of an observation tower. This landmark, situated on top of Yongdu Hill in the heart of the busiest downtown area of Busan, would dominate the city and port.
This competition was organised in accordance with the UNESCO-UIA regulations and received the approval of the International Union of Architects (UIA).