FirstPauseLast
Planning

Our approach to planning begins with an understanding of the complex interaction between a vision of an area, preserving cultural, character and ecological harmony while achieving the economic benefits to all stakeholders from the implementation of shared ideas.

Urban Design

Many of the major urban development studies undertaken by the firm have included planning and design proposals for new central areas.

Landscape

Whether working on a regional development strategy, multi-acre new city landscape, a tourist resort or urban park the firm consistently recognizes the need to include landscape and environmental specialists in their planning and architectural work.

Architecture

To satisfy specific client needs and ensure the optimal solution is implemented in different parts of the world requires a versatile approach to architectural problem-solving.

Economics

The rapid economic development of the world economies has in large part been built upon a driving economic growth supported by a continuous expansion of key sectors such as trade transport and tourism.

_____________

Planning
Urban Design

Landscape
Architecture
Economics

_____________

"We define our client requirements, give shape to their vision and deliver meaningful solutions on time"


Planning

Shankland cox provides extensive planning services ranging from development strategies, to master planning, transport and tourism development plans and project feasibility. In addition to functioning as a discrete resource for clients, our planners collaborate with engineers to ensure that development programmes are clearly defined and executed.

Shankland Cox has accumulated significant international experience over several decades in planning. Projects are typical undertaken at regional or sector and metropolitan level and may include the preparation of regional development plans for a state or province arising from national development objectives, the formulation of development policy guidelines for transport and industrial sectors, the formulation of sustainable development guidelines and the preparation of Master plans for new cities or city centre areas including transport and infrastructure support plans

Shankland is regarded as a leading planning consultant within the international tourism sector evidence by the many multi-lateral and national projects undertaken and awarded under tender. These projects typical include strategic tourism development plans, tourism master plans, marketing studies hotel and resort feasibility studies, resort development and recreational facilities

Urban Design

The firm has significant experience in urban design across the world ranging from new cites and central business area plans to district and local development plans. The firm has undertaken design proposal for new cities as well as a significant numbers of area improvement schemes for major cities in large number of countries in Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia in the last 30 years Urban design proposals were made for tourism development areas, city centre areas, business centre and residential development

Architecture

Shankland Cox's architectural design services combine a rich resource of global experience with professional execution. The firm has undertaken design proposals of green building projects, designed large housing schemes, offices towers, commercial development and hotels and public buildings. Additionally it also has experience in architectural conservation of historical sites and buildings. Some recent prestigious design projects the firm has undertaken include among other the King Abdullah Financial District in Saudi Arabia. Interior design together with audi and lighting design has been a key sector of work.

Landscape

Shankland Cox has significant experience in landscape design, area environment appraisal, landscape analysis, concept preparation, detailed design and landscape proposals for major engineering projects, wetland restoration, park development, hard and soft landscape proposals, water efficient landscape solutions and implementation.

Economics

Recommendation on types of institutional mechanism for implementation and feasibility studies for hotel, airport related and logistics facilities are some of the work undertaken by the firms economic team. Additionally urban design projects will often necessitate a planning feasibility study, involving an assessment of cost and financial return and feasibility and design concept studies hotels, town centre development, commercial complexes office, leisure and entertainment complexes, tourism facilities etc. Additionally the firm undertakes market research such as analyzing tourism demand and supply issues, utility infrastructure requirements and conducting pre-investment analyses into costing, economic and financial feasibility as well assessment of socio-economic impacts of the new development.