The bird's-eye view opens up a whole new perspective on cities, allowing you to see their unique urban planning in all its glory.
From the narrow canals of Venice to the circular gardens of Brøndby Garden City, each city has a unique architectural concept and historical features that shape its appearance.
I invite you to take a virtual trip to 18 cities around the world to see how the harmony of lines and shapes creates amazing urban masterpieces
Venice.
Venice is known for its unique urban planning based on a network of canals that replace streets. Built on 118 islands connected by bridges, the city is one of the most unusual examples of water architecture in the world.
Durrat Al Bahrain.
This man-made archipelago in Bahrain consists of islands shaped like crescents and fish. The project focuses on luxury real estate, entertainment and resorts, making it an example of contemporary urbanism concepts on the water.
Plaza del Ejecutivo, Mexico City.
This is Mexico City's business district with modern skyscrapers and office buildings. The principles of compact urban planning are applied here, integrating trade, work and housing in one space, which helps reduce transport costs and improve the environment.
Runaway Bay, Queensland.
A resort town on the coast of Australia with a developed tourist infrastructure. It is built around beaches and water sports, with a strong focus on environmental conservation and a harmonious combination of nature and infrastructure.
Elche, Alicante.
This Spanish city is famous for its palm groves, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The central part of Elche is characterized by a grid layout typical of many Spanish cities, which makes it easy to navigate. However, what makes Elche unique is that urban spaces blend seamlessly with natural elements, creating a feeling of a green oasis in the urban environment.
Cimetière Parisien de Pantin.
This is one of the largest cemeteries in Paris, located in the northeastern part of the city. It is organized as a vast park with clear paths, making it not only a burial site, but also an important green space in the urban environment.
Palmanova (Friulian: Palme)
A star-shaped walled city designed in the 16th century. Palmanova is a perfect example of Renaissance urbanism with a radial layout where all the streets converged on a central square that ensured effective defense.
Sun Lakes of Arizona.
This community is great for seniors. Urban planning focuses on livability and active lifestyles for older generations, focusing on landscaping and recreational areas, including golf courses, clubhouses and recreation areas.
Jumeirah Village Circle Dubai.
This is one of the fastest growing residential areas in Dubai, designed as a gated community with a high level of security and developed infrastructure. Designed for families, with many parks and recreation areas.
Pointe-Noire.
One of Africa's most important port cities, Pointe-Noire is renowned for its industrial and logistics infrastructure. The city is planned as a transport and economic hub with a developed port infrastructure and connections with the interior of the country.
Casablanca.
The streets of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city, especially in its central part, are interesting for their characteristic grid arrangement, which resembles a honeycomb layout. This type of street was built during the colonial era when the city developed and expanded rapidly. The clear geometric structure of the streets helps to streamline traffic and use space efficiently.
Brøndby Garden City in Denmark.
This area is known for its unique residential areas in the form of circles. It is an interesting experiment in urban planning, where individual residential plots are arranged in concentric circles. Each circle consists of private houses with garden plots, and such a layout creates a special sense of community and privacy for its residents.
The concentric structure is not only visually unusual, but also functional: it contributes to the creation of quiet, friendly neighborhoods with minimal car traffic in the center.
Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village.
A large apartment complex in Manhattan designed as affordable housing for the middle class. The complex is built in the form of a "park city" with large green areas, which provide residents with a place to relax in the urban environment.
.La Plata, Buenos Aires.
This Argentinian city has a grid layout organized around the main parks and squares. It was built in the 19th century as an ideal city with straight streets and symmetrical buildings.
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Caracida, Lisbon.
This Lisbon suburb is characterized by a mix of residential areas with office and retail space, creating a work-life balance. Much attention is paid to the accessibility of transport and integration with natural areas.
Sułoszowa, Krakow.
A village with an unusually long and narrow layout consisting of one street lined with houses. This is a unique form of linear settlement that reflects the historical traditions of rural settlement planning in Poland.
Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Sapporo, the capital of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, has straight and wide streets that are rare in Japanese cities. Urban planning was developed to accommodate the harsh winter conditions, including a system of underground passages.
Arvaikheer, Mongolia.
Arvaikhee is located on the border with the Gobi, one of the most famous deserts in the world. This gives the city a unique feature - it is located at the intersection of the expanses of the steppes and harsh desert landscapes.