Gensler Unveils Baghdad Sustainable Forests Masterplan with One Million Trees
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Saudatu Bah
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Architecture firm Gensler has unveiled plans for the Baghdad Sustainable Forests project, a major urban development in Baghdad, Iraq. The masterplan includes landmark towers alongside residential, retail, and commercial spaces, all surrounded by extensive parks, green corridors, and one million trees. This sustainable urban district represents a significant redevelopment initiative for the Iraqi capital.
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· 3 pulledArchitecture studio Gensler's Baghdad Sustainable Forests project in Baghdad, Iraq, will include landmark towers alongside residential, retail and commercial spaces
surrounded by parks, green corridors and one million trees
features a masterplan for an urban district in Baghdad
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