MDJM Signs Design Collaboration Agreement with Kengo Kuma and Associates for Fernie Castle Redevelopment Project to Enhance Cultural Exchange and Long-Term Value Creation
MDJM (NASDAQ:UOKA) has announced a significant design collaboration with Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) for the renovation and landscape planning of the Fernie Castle cultural destination project in Scotland. The partnership aims to transform the castle into a multi-functional cultural landmark.
The redevelopment plan includes creating an Oriental-style garden and developing an animation and art museum inspired by Japan's Ghibli Museum. The museum will collaborate with European animation studios to produce works based on Eastern literature, promoting cultural exchange between East and West.
KKAA, led by award-winning architect Kengo Kuma, brings extensive international experience with projects in over 50 countries. The firm is known for integrating traditional aesthetics with modern design across cultural, educational, and public sectors.
MDJM (NASDAQ:UOKA) ha annunciato una collaborazione significativa con Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) per la ristrutturazione e la pianificazione paesaggistica del progetto culturale Fernie Castle in Scozia. La partnership mira a trasformare il castello in un punto di riferimento culturale multifunzionale.
Il piano di riqualificazione prevede la creazione di un giardino in stile orientale e lo sviluppo di un museo di animazione e arte ispirato al Museo Ghibli del Giappone. Il museo collaborerà con studi di animazione europei per produrre opere basate sulla letteratura orientale, promuovendo lo scambio culturale tra Oriente e Occidente.
KKAA, guidata dall'architetto pluripremiato Kengo Kuma, vanta un'ampia esperienza internazionale con progetti in oltre 50 paesi. Lo studio è noto per integrare estetiche tradizionali con design moderno in ambito culturale, educativo e pubblico.
MDJM (NASDAQ:UOKA) ha anunciado una colaboración importante con Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) para la renovación y planificación del paisaje del proyecto cultural Fernie Castle en Escocia. La alianza busca transformar el castillo en un referente cultural multifuncional.
El plan de remodelación incluye la creación de un jardín de estilo oriental y el desarrollo de un museo de animación y arte inspirado en el Museo Ghibli de Japón. El museo colaborará con estudios europeos de animación para producir obras basadas en la literatura oriental, promoviendo el intercambio cultural entre Oriente y Occidente.
KKAA, liderada por el galardonado arquitecto Kengo Kuma, cuenta con amplia experiencia internacional con proyectos en más de 50 países. La firma es reconocida por integrar estéticas tradicionales con diseño moderno en sectores culturales, educativos y públicos.
MDJM (NASDAQ:UOKA)는 스코틀랜드의 문화 명소 프로젝트인 페르니 캐슬의 리노베이션 및 조경 계획을 위해 Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA)와 중요한 디자인 협력을 발표했습니다. 이번 협력은 캐슬을 다기능 문화 랜드마크로 탈바꿈시키는 것을 목표로 합니다.
재개발 계획에는 동양식 정원 조성과 일본의 지브리 미술관에서 영감을 받은 애니메이션 및 미술 박물관 개발이 포함되어 있습니다. 박물관은 유럽 애니메이션 스튜디오와 협력하여 동양 문학을 기반으로 한 작품을 제작하며 동서 문화 교류를 촉진할 예정입니다.
수상 경력의 건축가 겐고 쿠마가 이끄는 KKAA는 50개국 이상에서 다양한 국제 프로젝트 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 전통 미학과 현대 디자인을 문화, 교육, 공공 분야에 통합하는 것으로 유명합니다.
MDJM (NASDAQ:UOKA) a annoncé une collaboration importante avec Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) pour la rénovation et l'aménagement paysager du projet culturel Fernie Castle en Écosse. Ce partenariat vise à transformer le château en un site culturel multifonctionnel emblématique.
Le plan de réaménagement comprend la création d'un jardin de style oriental ainsi que le développement d'un musée d'animation et d'art inspiré du musée Ghibli au Japon. Le musée collaborera avec des studios d'animation européens pour produire des œuvres basées sur la littérature orientale, favorisant ainsi les échanges culturels entre l'Est et l'Ouest.
KKAA, dirigé par l'architecte primé Kengo Kuma, possède une vaste expérience internationale avec des projets dans plus de 50 pays. Le cabinet est reconnu pour intégrer des esthétiques traditionnelles à un design moderne dans les secteurs culturel, éducatif et public.
MDJM (NASDAQ:UOKA) hat eine bedeutende Designkooperation mit Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) für die Renovierung und Landschaftsplanung des kulturellen Projekts Fernie Castle in Schottland angekündigt. Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, das Schloss in ein multifunktionales kulturelles Wahrzeichen zu verwandeln.
Der Entwicklungsplan umfasst die Schaffung eines orientalisch gestalteten Gartens sowie die Entwicklung eines Animations- und Kunstmuseums, inspiriert vom japanischen Ghibli-Museum. Das Museum wird mit europäischen Animationsstudios zusammenarbeiten, um Werke auf Grundlage östlicher Literatur zu produzieren und so den kulturellen Austausch zwischen Ost und West zu fördern.
KKAA, unter der Leitung des preisgekrönten Architekten Kengo Kuma, verfügt über umfangreiche internationale Erfahrung mit Projekten in über 50 Ländern. Das Büro ist bekannt für die Integration traditioneller Ästhetik mit modernem Design in den Bereichen Kultur, Bildung und öffentliche Einrichtungen.
- Partnership with internationally renowned architectural firm KKAA enhances project credibility
- Planned development of unique cultural attractions including Oriental garden and animation museum
- Strategic positioning for cultural tourism market through East-West integration
- Potential for long-term value creation through cultural property development
- No financial details or timeline provided for the project
- Significant investment likely required for castle renovation and museum development
- Success depends on uncertain tourism and cultural engagement metrics
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MDJM's partnership with prestigious KKAA for Fernie Castle redevelopment strengthens cultural asset transformation strategy with potential long-term value.
MDJM's collaboration with Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) represents a strategic advancement in the company's cultural asset management approach. The partnership brings world-class architectural expertise to the Fernie Castle project, significantly enhancing its development potential. KKAA's international reputation—evidenced by their work across 50+ countries and recent prestigious projects like the UCCA Clay Museum—provides MDJM with design credibility essential for creating a distinctive cultural destination.
The planned Oriental garden and animation museum concept demonstrates MDJM's innovative approach to creating differentiated cultural properties. By blending Eastern aesthetics with Western heritage, MDJM is positioning this asset to serve cross-cultural audiences—potentially capturing multiple market segments within the cultural tourism sector. The animation museum, inspired by Japan's successful Ghibli Museum model, indicates a focus on creating experiential destinations rather than passive historical sites.
This redevelopment strategy aligns with growing market demand for immersive cultural experiences and represents a sophisticated approach to heritage property monetization. The emphasis on Eastern-Western cultural fusion creates a unique market positioning that could differentiate this project from conventional heritage destinations. While financial specifics are absent, the investment in high-quality design expertise suggests MDJM is prioritizing creating distinctive assets capable of generating premium visitor experiences and potentially commanding higher revenue streams over standard heritage property management approaches.
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KKAA is an internationally recognized architectural firm known for integrating traditional aesthetics with modern design, with projects in more than 50 countries across cultural, educational, and public sectors. Notable recent works include the UCCA Clay Museum in Yixing,
Under the agreement, KKAA will provide comprehensive architectural and landscape design services for the Fernie Castle site. The redevelopment plan includes the creation of an Oriental-style garden and the planned development of an animation and art museum inspired by models such as
"Our collaboration with KKAA marks an important step forward for the Fernie Castle redevelopment," said Mr. Siping Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDJM. "With KKAA's expertise, we are confident that this project will evolve into a one-of-a-kind cultural and artistic destination that sets a new benchmark for combining Eastern aesthetics and Western heritage. This partnership underscores our vision of creating cultural properties that foster global cultural exchange while generating long-term value for our shareholders."
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