KARKARALY
Type: Site plan / Urban planning
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Project area: 128 ha
Timeline: 2021
Project Team: Katerina Kovaliova, Pavel Nishchanka, Yuri Korolev, Tatsiana Palkhouskaya (LEVEL80 | architects)
KARKARALY is a new versatile residential district of Astana. It is located in the southern part of the city in direct proximity to Grand Mosque. The area is set to become home to the city’s biggest park and a new residential district.
The designed site is located at the intersection of highways making the territory easily accessible from anywhere in the city. The Green Belt of Astana and the Nura-Ishim Canal are conveniently located within walking distance. A bike lane runs along the territory, linking the city center to the recreation area.
Principles of territory formation
1. To create the most rational planning framework of the design area, taking into account the specific triangular shape and already designed objects.
2. The design area is adjacent to the construction site of the GRAND MOSQUE. It is necessary to provide visual corridors for the most complete perception of the new urban dominant.
3. The design area is located between three large arrays of green spaces. It is offered to arrange continuous access to green spaces for district residents by creating a main boulevard in the north-south direction and two transverse boulevards to the territory of the green belt.
4. To provide access to green spaces and transport infrastructure from each block.
1. Administrative development complex with a hotel and a business center 2. The buildings of Kazakh National University of Arts 3. Secondary school for 2000 students 4. Kindergarten and primary school 5. Parking lots for special equipment and related infrastructure 6. Secondary school for 500 students
