Bandar Seri Begewan Development Master Plan, Brunei
Winner: HOK International Asia Pacific Ltd.
Award: Merit Award for Urban Design

The Bandar Seri Begawan Development Master Plan (DMP) is a comprehensive plan prepared with the understanding of the Economic Growth targets set by the Brunei 2035 Vision Plan. Over the years, the municipal area of Bandar Seri Begawan has encountered urban sprawl with the boundaries extending from 12.87 Sq.km to 100.36 Sq. km. The city finds itself negotiating the balanced relationship between natural habitat and human development that is automobile driven. To guide the expanded city's future development, three specific guiding principles were revealed after multiple public consultation process:
The 1st principle refers Bandar Seri Begawan as the City in the Garden, a livable city celebrating the country's diverse ecological heritage.
The 2nd principle touts a Brunei identity through the Country's Islamic belief and tropical weather to create a sense of place and defining unique public realm that suits the people's lifestyle.
The 3rd principle aims for Sustainable and Diversified Economic progress through providing new infrastructure and physical built environment that facilitate the different economic drivers. Respecting the unique setting of the city around some of the region most diverse rainforest, the DMP defines a City Growth Boundary and Ecological Preservation Zone and focuses 70% of the future growth along the Sungai Kedayan, the city's new Eco-Corridor. The DMP was developed through multiple governments, NGO and stake holder workshops to gain inputs and support; a set of Municipal Strengthening Recommendation, Revised Organization Structure, New Policies, and Catalyst Projects were derived to help guide the implementation.

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