Gibraltar is a narrow peninsula south of Spain with sheer cliffs and a mounting of a towering height of 426 meters. The existing harbour is bordered by a naval base on the western side, while sandy beaches stretch along the edges.
A proposed marina development will be located on an existing area of reclaimed land to the east of Gibraltar. The new harbour has been engineering to accommodate a full marina for yachts and other watercraft. The sweep of the marina arm provides a focus for retail, coffee shops and restaurant life, terminating in a luxury residential development on the land-side. The scheme includes a comprehensive environmental strategy, which capitalizes on the climate, location and orientation of the buildings, including using seawater from the surrounding Mediterranean Sea to cool the buildings!
The residential component will include a range of apartments with private swimming pools, terraces and sea views. The harbour will be connected to a series of landscaped public squares and plazas, with naturally-lit underground parking and direct pedestrian access, which will include a variety of leisure facilities. The special thing about this project is that the design can still evolve to respond to changing needs and market demands. Gibraltar Sovereign Bay is planned to be completed by 2014.
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Albert J Freyone // May 7, 2007 at 7:07 am
I wonder if this project is coming up to fruition, as a Gibraltar residence Iv seen the site where Sovireign Bay will be located, and the only thing i can see there a a rubbish dump. nothing has happen yet. Can anyone confirm if this project will start this year 2007 ???
International Listings Blog » Blog Archive » Top 10 Man-Made Island Paradises // March 19, 2008 at 7:04 pm
[...] Sovereign Bay: If you’d prefer to live in Spain, then this proposed marina development, planned by Foster and Partners, might be your idea of luxury. This man-made island paradise is located on an existing area of reclaimed land to the east of the Rock of Gibraltar. The scheme includes a comprehensive environmental strategy, which capitalizes on the regional climate, location and orientation of the buildings, including using seawater from the surrounding Mediterranean Sea to cool the buildings. The new harbour is spacious enough to accommodate a boutique cruise liner terminal as well as a full marina for yachts. According to the Web site, the sweep of the marina arm will hold retail, cafe and restaurant life, terminating in a luxury residential development on the land-side. “The residential component will include a range of apartments with private swimming pools, terraces and sea views. Two beaches on each side of the development will be regenerated, with a spa and hotel located at the land-side gateway. The harbour will be connected to a series of landscaped public squares and plazas, with naturally-lit underground parking and direct pedestrian access, which will include a variety of leisure facilities, such as swimming pools and tennis courts, in addition to a full compliment of retail and designer outlets.” With those amenities, you’d never need to leave this island paradise! [...]
Top 10 Man - Made Island Paradises // March 19, 2008 at 9:13 pm
[...] . Sovereign Bay: If you’d prefer to live in Spain, then this proposed marina development, planned by Foster and [...]
mange // May 30, 2008 at 6:50 am
Mange says : I absolutely agree with this !
Robin Christopher // August 9, 2009 at 10:22 am
Many Spanish are furious at what they see as an invasion of Spanish coastal waters by this project. One could say that the coast of Gibraltar is British, but the Spanish don´t agree. Would it not be better to try to resolve the political situation first before proceeding with project of this nature?
oscar aldrey // August 10, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I’m very interested in this project!!