Sailscape
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Sailscape transforms an industrial void on Belgrade’s Sava waterfront into a vibrant civic landscape where sport, leisure, and community converge. Inspired by the movement of river sails, the project reconnects the city to the water through light timber structures, public spaces, and sustainable design. More than a building, it is a catalyst for urban regeneration, creating an inclusive and resilient waterfront shaped by movement, nature, and collective experience.
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Alexandre Hepner is a professor of Architectural Design at Mackenzie Presbyterian University in São Paulo, Brazil, where he teaches about design strategies for socially and environmentally vulnerable urban areas. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Environmental Design from the Architectural Association, and a MArch in Landscape and Environment from the University of São Paulo, where he is also a PhD candidate in Urban Planning. He is the principal of award-winning architecture studio ARKIZ. His research focuses on the intersections between architecture, innovation and environmental sustainability.