Contextual megastructure

Contextual superstructure Creative facility over water

AD7-10 2008

Synopsis

This project investigates the urban potential of a living bridge connecting Aalborg and Nørresundby across the Limfjord. A tectonic approach and the resolution of an acoustic space are required components. As the growing city extends over water, harbor fronts interconnect through movement and the exchange of contextual functions; Aalborg and Nørresundby adjoin as one conglomerate through the integration of an Art Bridge reflecting the scale, activity, and functions of the respective areas. The growing city reclaims the water-space as a building site for complex and dynamic urban densities.

Aalborg University The Faculty of Engineering, Science and Medicine.

Group 10, 1st semester Master, Architectural Design Project period: October 3 to December 17, 2008

Anders Oskar Kaag Frederiksen

Andrea Mortensen Semester theme: Tectonic Design - Architectural Form and Structure Project title: Contextual superstructure

- creative facility over water

Antonia Ciaverella

Architectural supervisor: Adrian Carter Technical supervisor: Poul Henning Kirkegaard

Kim Guldmand Ewers

Number of pages: 124 Editions: 9 CD enclosed with STAAD Pro model and pdf-file of the report

Mahtab Aslam

Philip Hørmann

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Table of content

Title - 1 Table of Content -2 Introduction -3

ANALYSIS - 4

Process – 50

Presentation – 94

Method - 6 Tectonic Approach - 7 Bridging Aalborg - 8 Master Vision - 10 Living Bridges – 12 Urban Tools - 14 Masterplan – 16 Area Movement – 18 Buildings - 19 Path – 20 Functions – 21 Wind Rose – 22 Solar + Temperature – 23 Edges + Walk - 24 Fjord Depth – 25 Living Bridge Vision – 26 Bridge Position – 27 Bridge Function – 28 Nodes – 32 Landmarks + Section – 33 Serial Vision 1 – 34 Materials - 36 Genius Loci – 38 Bridges Typologies – 40 Acoustic – 42

Initial Sketching – 52 Concept 1 – 53 Concept 2 – 54 Bridge Shape – 55 Concept of Development – 56 Tracing Shapes – 58 Shape Suitability – 59 Aesthetic Development - 60 Placement of Buildings – 62 Form Phase 1 – 63 Form Phase 2 – 64 Model Evaluation – 65 Form Phase 3 – 66 Road and Living Bridge – 68 The Opening – 69 Landing Aalborg – 70 Landing Nørresundby – 71 Columns – 72 Construction - 74 Column Variations – 76 Choice of Construction – 77 Materials – 78 Outdoor Spaces – 79 Facades – 80 Function Distribution – 81 Internal Design – 82 Acoustic – 84 Geometric Acoustics – 85 Acoustic Calculations – 88

Reflection - 110 Conclusion – 112 Appendix - 114 Illustrations - 123 References - 124

Problem statement – 47

Design Parameters – 48

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This transformation is already underway.

New program, mainly of a cultural character, together with offices and housing, is thought to blend with this traditional harbor scene. Public access, along with the redevelopment of the surrounding urban environment, is key for successful integration. Already, areas for public access, programmed as “green” areas, are present in the harbor scenes of both Aalborg and Nørresundby. Here, the public enjoys views of the fjord andharbor-related activities.

Even though Aalborg and Nørresundby are built around the same fjord, Aalborg remains the main city.

Bridged in three places, the two cities still seem unconnected;. Nørresundby acts as a satellite city, rather than a part of Aalborg. They do not unite naturally, as is the case between Copenhagen and Amager.

Several issues, such as a larger distance between the cities, and the fact that only one connection serves bikes and pedestrians, might cause this. Socio-cultural differences may also be a factor. An additional bridge will help connect these cities and establish a stronger, more unified region.

On a larger scale, traffic related issues are of high concern. Three major areas for traffic problems in Denmark are the Køgebugt highway south of Copenhagen, the area around the Vejle fjord bridge, and the tunnel connecting Aalborg and Nørresundby. This tunnel often deals with the problem of queues gathering quite frequently, especially during rush hours.

The car bridge also suffers from this,so it is vital that a future bridge is integrated in such a way that it is capable of generating a more steady flow across the Limfjord.

Furthermore a tectonic vision for this project is to make a project that integrates, technical, functional and esthetical mat-

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The great challenge of this project is to create a living bridge linking Aalborg and Nørresundby. In relation to this challenge, it is important to determine and analyze some initial problems; -Which factors characterize the relations between Aalborg and Nørresundby, diversities as well as similarities.

-What function and purpose is relevant for the bridge itself and the two connecting cities.

-Where to place the bridge in relation to function, city layout, and traffic regarding cars, bicycles, and pedestrians.

-What is a living bridge and how can it be put into the context of Aalborg and Nørresundby.

-What is the definition of “tectonic” for this project.

All this describes the main issues and challenges that are the foundation for the analysis and design phase, which in the end will create this project.

Introduction

What used to characterize the image of Aalborg is changing. The old industrial scene and its spaces are making way for new thoughts in society, where future development and economy are based on knowledge and culture. For Aalborg, this involves reclaiming and reprogramming old unused or abandoned industrial spaces, freeing up prime locations along the harborfront. This allows the city to reshape and reestablish itself,once again. creating a sustainable future setup while optimizing the qualities of the city with respect to history and tradition.

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Method

IDP

problem statement

The sketching phase

For this project the Integrated Design Process, or IDP, has been the primary design method. The concept of this method is to work simultaneously with technical, functional, and architectural solutions from the beginning of the project until a suggested solution is made. Because of this, the suggested solution will be optimized since all elements have been integrated in the process.

In the scheme (ill. 6.1) below the Integrated Design Process is shown graphically. The interactions between the different phases are shown, as well as the way to work through them.

The Integrated Design Process contains the following phases; problem statement, initial problem, the analysis phase, the sketching phase, the synthesis phase, and the presentation phase.

The problem statement describes the idea of the project or the problem, for which a solution is to be found. From the problem statement a vision for the project is made. These two elements are the foundation for the sketching phase.

During the sketching phase, all the investigations described above influence the design. For this reason it is important to work with IDP, because this is where the technical, functional, and architectural solutions have a great impact upon each other, and are being tested in relation to one another. These tests are evaluated according to the program and the design parameters from the problem statement and the vision. The result of this phase is a design concept.

Initial problem The initial problem is the overriding purÂŹpose of the project from which the analy-sis is generated.

The synthesis phase The analysis phase In this phase, important aspects that will be needed to start up the next phase are analyzed. This analysis leads to a program containing technical, functional, and architectural design parameters.

The last task of the analysis phase is to forÂŹmulate the problem statement and the vision for the project.

The detailing of the design concept in this phase deals with more thorough investigations, calculations, and adjustments in relation to the parameters. The design is developed into the final shape and expression. In this phase, functionality and aesthetic qualities become one unity.

The presentation phase This is the final phase where most of the visualization takes place. The project is presented in a way that focuses on the qualities of the suggested solution, and describes how the demands from the analysis phase have been achieved.

Initial problem

The analysis phase

ill. 6.1 The relations between different phases of the project.

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The sketch phase

The synthesis phase

The presentation phase

Tectonic design is for this group defined as a unity of a technological part, belonging to construction, materials and method, and a representational part, belonging to the more abstract concept and aesthetic.

Tectonic design is achieved when the idea is artistically and contextually solved through problems of structure and construction. In this way, the poetic thought permeates the built form, creating a unified whole.

ill. 7.1 Helsinki University auditorium, Aalvar Alto

ill. 7.2 Säynätsalo Town Hall, Aalvar Alto

ill. 7.3 Gundtvigs church in Copenhagen, P.V. klint & K. Klint

ill. 7.4 St. Henry’s Ecumenical Chapel, Turku, Matti Sanaksenaho

The concept of tectonic is seen by the group as a tool to read a construction and structure in order to seek the idea of the unified concept. Tectonic is also the poetic thought combined with an idea and the process behind how to build something. This forms a unity and makes sense in order to create an architectural expression.

Previous studies of Karl Bötticher, Gottfried Semper, Eduard Sekler and Kenneth Frampton’s theories of tectonic design have been the base for this approach.

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ill. 7.5 Olympic sports arena, Tokyo, Kurokawa

The pontoon bridge was dimensioned for light traffic, up to 3 tons, which proved to be a problem in the future (ill.8.1-8.2).

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A Railway bridge opened between Aalborg and Nørresundby, allowing rail travel trough north Jutland. The bridge was originally conceived as a combined bridge, however the plans were changed because the use was not found economically attractive (ill. 8.3).

1913-1915

Planning of a new and modern bridge connection between Aalborg and Nørresundby started, as the old pontoon bridge had difficulty handling the heavy traffic load, and an expansion would not solve the problems. A solution was postponed due to the outbreak of the First World War.

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Work on the new bridge began, and it was opened on 30 March, 1933. The existing pontoon bridge was dismantled and used for other purposes (ill. 9.1-9.2).

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Bridging aalborg

1864-1865

The first bridge connection between Aalborg and Nørresundby was a pontoon bridge established in 1865. It was replaced by the present Limfjordsbroen, made in response to the changing pattern of Danish traffic; cars started being used as transport methods both for private and industrial uses. The construction finished in 1933. A further vehicle connection was opened as a freeway tunnel in 1969.

ill. 8.1 - 8.2 Pictures showing the pontoon bridge next to the existing Limfjords bridge.

ill. 8.3 Picture below shows the opening of the railway bridge

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ill 8.4 - 8.5 These pictures show how the proposed pedestrian and bicycle sidewalk extension is thought to look when added onto the existing structure of the railway bridge. This will become an important connection in a more unified Aalborg and Nørresundby.

The project has been developed by Kærsgaard Andersen.

1957-1960

On basis of the increasing traffic loads, planning of an extension to the bridge was started. The work started 1958 and finished 1960.

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In 1969 the freeway tunnel was opened.

2005

The county and the city council of Aalborg approved the planning proposal for a new motorway crossing the Egholm to the west. The future of this still remains unclear.

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Workshop called Harbourscape, dealing with some of the issues and possibilities of bridging Aalborg and Nørresundby and reigniting the harbour area.

2008

Kultur-bridge, a proposal to expand the railway bridge with two pedestrian lanes has been approved. The “kulturbroAalborg” is a visionary public project that adds a pedestrian path to the already existing railway bridge. The main purpose is to bridge the areas and cultures represented on each bank in order to benefit city and region. The project has been approved by Aalborg city council.

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ill. 9.1 The railway bridge in its almost full extension. It is a single railway. 404m long, - 5,0/6,2m wide - 29m opening. ill. 9.2 The Limfjords bridge in its almost full extension. It has two driving lanes, pedestrian and bicycle tracks.

640 m long, - 21,4 m wide - 30m opening.

The living bridge has established itself, being that creative environment infused by art and activity, and the connection the two cities had been missing. The bridge has also changed the general use of the surrounding urban environment, a more diverse use of the areas, and especially Stigsborg Brygge has blossomed into a recreational and beach area, used by the whole city, because of its “now” closeness to the city centre. [this chapter is based on the text “Limfjordsbroen i 75 år” and “www.kultur-aalborg.dk”]

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Master vision 10

AS PART OF THE REDEVELOPMENT ALONG THE HARBOR AREAS OF AALBORG AND NØRRESUNDBY, AND IN RELATION TO THE IDENTITY OF AALBORG AS A CITY IN TRANSFORMATION, THE LIVING BRIDGE WILL PROVIDE STRATEGIES FOR SOLVING INFRASTRUCTURAL PROBLEMS AND SOCIOCULTURAL ASPECTS, WHILE EASING THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL GAP BETWEEN THE TWO CITIES. THE NEW BRIDGE SHOULD BE SEEN AS A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TWO CITIES AS A WHOLE, AS WELL AS A KEY URBAN ELEMENT FOR AALBORG AS THE STRATEGIC CAPITAL THE NORTHERN REGION DEPENDS ON. A LOOP STRATEGY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EXISTING BRIDGES, WILL IMPROVE AND FACILITATE MOVEMENT THROUGH THE AREAS, AND THE NATURAL USE of BOTH HARBOuR FRONTS. THIS STRATEGY ESTABLISHES A MORE INTERCONNECTED MOVEMENT PATTERN FOR PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLES, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (ill. 9.1)

ill. 10.1 Concept sketch of the master vision

ill. 11.1 Bridge of Houses, New York 1979-82. Idea-project by Steven Holl. The inhabited bridge lies above an abandoned elevated rail line in New York.

Aalborg - reclaiming the space The idea for the already underway transformation of Aalborg and Nørresundby, where, especially surrounding the harbour front, that the cities should reclaime old industrial spaces. This as a way to reignite areas and expand from within, can be transferred onto this living bridge.

Placing a living bridge, across Limfjorden also claims space; it claims space over water.

Setting up the boundaries for this approach involves case studies, looking into the story of inhabited bridges, and into situations and cities equivalent to Aalborg. It is essential to define the right means and urban planning tools, if the bridge is to be considered as an integrated part of the city.

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living bridges

History

ill. 12.1 Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion by Zaha Hadid, the new symbol of the Expo 2008 in Zaragoza, Spain. The bridge is a modern interpretation of the terms “living bridge” and “exhibition space”. The spatial experience is one of the main drivers of this project. Each zone within the building has its own spatial identity. Their natures vary from complete interior spaces focused on the exhibition, to open spaces with strong visual connections to the Ebro River and the Expo.

APPROACH

ill. 12.2Pont Notre Dame and the Pont au Change 1639. Both inhabited, and containing boutiques.

ill. 12.3 The Rialto Bridge, Venice. completed 1591.

It became a important place for trade, as well as a symbol of Venice, and is still existing.

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A bridge holds the possibility of adding to society, and having more than only a utilitarian purpose. It has the opportunity of becoming a destination of activity itself either by extending the activity on its banks, or by hosting a living program.

A living bridge can be defined as a bridge that serves as the organic link between two urban areas, connecting and creating continuity within their urban fabric in such a way as defines boundaries for social, economic, cultural, emotional, and symbolic interaction.

There is no archetype of a living bridge, but some are referred to as moreclassical living bridges. Built mainly during medieval and classical times, some were built as defensive posts,with tollhouses and gates, while others resemble small societies containing both housing and commerce. Often, these structures existed because of the pressure on free land within citywalls. Some are demolished and others rebuilt over time, yet today very few remain. The Rialto Bridge (ill. 12.3) in Venice still serves as a marketplace. while the Old London Bridge and Pont Notre Dame (ill.12.2), now disassembled, showcases a mixed-program of shops and accommodation.

Through recent years, only very few living bridges have been built. However, the modern recognition of their urban potential suggests that this is about to change. The approach for a bridge is different today, and so are the possibilities. New bridge-structures often have large spans and are more slender in expression compared to medieval models. This opens up opportunities for re-thinking a living bridge.

Adding to the urban environment

ill. 13.1 The Hamburg Living Bridge represents an urban, pedestrian-friendly bridge of large scale including green areas has been built across water. It will create a link between the Hamburg on one side of the Elbe River and the new Hamburg on the other. A dense atmosphere, a greened urban pedestrian zone sheltered from the wind, numerous cultural offers, tourist sights, and apartments right in the heart of the city.

Implementing a living bridge allows for reigniting several areas within the built city It is possible to superimpose numerous functions and concentrate them without changing the pre-existing environment It becomes simple addition, and the reclamation of spaces previously wasted and unclaimed: those over water, above and below railways, and beneath the highway.

History shows that inhabited bridges are capable of creating an urban complexity that contemporary cities may be missing.

Therefore, implementing a living bridge within the city holds both social as well as financial advantages: “The economic study produced in London in 1996 on the initiative of the Secretary of State for the Environment discloses that the hypothesis for the self-financing of new inhabited bridges is thoroughly realistic. In the centre of London - and the banks of the River Thames in particular - the cost of land and of buildings per square meter is so high that the overall cost of constructing and commercializing a bridge with buildings on it becomes reasonable by comparison.”

Spatial Adding ill. 13.2 The Crystal Span - a multi-purpose bridge by Jellicoe and Coleridge Architects with Ove Arup. Though never built it represents a more urban approach, creating the setup foranother part of the city, containing offices, gallery of modern art, luxury hotel, and an ice-skating rink. On top are a series of gardens.

ill. 13.3 Archigram Plugin City

ill. 13.4 Sol LeWitt three-dimensional grid model

Spatial Adding encourages proposals for new and living program on existing bridges. The addition of a pedestrian path to the railway bridge is one simple example, see ill. 8.4 -ill. 8.5 however, bolder initiatives will regenerate these spaces even more. What could add an extra dimension to a living bridge, compared to their classical understanding which often consists of a separate architectural superstructure onto which a platform containing the program is added, instead becomes a superstructure. Itencapsulates and defines the spatial organization within its own system, and in doing so becomes one system ill. 13.3 ill 13.4. Later, there will be an analysis on well-known bridge types in order to derive asimple system that works with the described thesis. [this chapter is based on “Living Bridges”]

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Urban tools

Tools directing attention to some important aspects of this transformation currently taking place in Aalborg.

The time factor; The devel-

opment of a waterfront area takes time and should always be an open scene for future development and experimentation.

Area heritage;

Both old and new is implemented as part of the story, so those new additions have traces of history and provide identity to the area.

The functions; A wide diver-

sity of functions often equals successful regeneration. Therefore, the focus should be on functions referring to city life, like culture and housing as well as functions referring to the original use of the harbor, like fishing, boating, and the maritime environment in general.

Natural flow; The whole wa-

terfront should be connected in such a way that users meet the functions naturally.

Public access; Creating public domains and spaces of public character regenerates the area.

Moving pattern;

Optimizing the movement in the area, focusing on public transportation, assures area use.

Related cities

Gothenburg

The mentioned cities are all part of the Waterfront Community Project, together with Aalborg. All situated around the North Sea, each city deals with a similar need for redevelopment, and generally focuses on similar aspects, but implements different solutions.

The focus of Gothenburg involves the revitalization of a neglected area on the waterfront into a mixed-use district.

Retaining the neighborhood identity is essential, as Gothenburg declares itself, “a big city on a human scale a city of small districts”. The existing businesses are encouraged to remain, however new commercial venues will be introduced. To increase the redevelopment potential of the area, Gothenburg strategically begins regeneration with the introduction of a new road.

This connects the new district with the city center.

hamburg Art and culture are the foundations for revitalization in Hamburg. Affordable housing for artists, a school of architecture, as well as competitions will inject creative energy into urban life and become a catalyst for further reinvigoration. Urban and port development collaborate; the Hamburg “Art Mile” converts a one-kilometer tunnel beneath the river into a gallery space.

Temporary art installations in concert with urban projects such as “the View Point” will attract citizens to the harbor area, while sustainable public transport builds a framework. Hamburg also plays with the connection between the water and surrounding green spaces as a redefinition of the waterfront. Urban spaces and parks are created for leisure, sculpture, and recreation. The harbor heritage is preserved; cranes and old warehouses are re-used and re-programmed.

Oslo Olso is interested in joining the waterfront to both the city and the regions beyond. Towards this end, the city has developed new patterns of movement and transportation. In the process, new and old areas are joined. Walking and cycling paths are developed, however particular focus is placed on the locations of new public transportation stops. The potential for these stops to be strategic connections of public space, as well as provisions for future programming and development, is important for Oslo. These locations join the seven urban areas and create an anticipated vitality within the urban fabric.

Odense

As residents of Odense have been prohibited from accessing the waterfront, it has become a forgotten area.

Towards the short-term reclamation of this area, Odense invites the public to the harborfront through temporary activities such as fairs, markets, and concerts. The long-term redevelopment of this area focuses on “a creative neighborhood” and harbor heritage to transform the industrial buildings into a harbor district. Mixed-use development, which encourages local shops while also attracting new businesses, becomes a tool Odense uses in reclaiming the harbor area and reconnecting it to the city.

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[this chapter is based on “Harbourscape” and “Waterfrontcommunities.net”]

ill. 15.1 - 15.4 Examples of urban development in Hamburg.

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This is the potential programming of the surrounding area of the living bridge proposal. The deployed program is intended to depict the situation within 10-20 years.

The different programs will be activated at different intervals to ensure that areas are able to add and integrate.

Programme: cultural centre educational - recreational Occupying a large part of the northern harborfront, these industrial buildings stand as the only active industry close to the city-centre. Cargo ships docked for loading recall a city once built upon its trade and shipping industry. This is a nice element for a city like Aalborg, watchingships come and go.

With urban expansion, the shipping industry is slowly moving out of the citycentre, freeing up this space within an estimated 15 years. It is important to make this area publicly accessible. A proposal to begin transformingthis area into a cultural district will strengthen the movement in the area, initiate public use of the area, and ultimately integrate this space within its surroundings and those of Aalborg.

Loop story This map also proposes a looping movement around and between the existing and future bridges. Together with public transportation this will create a strong band of activity between these areas and also connecting the many cultural opportunities surrounding the harbour area.

tHE CULTURAL STRIPE cultural strip TThe cultural strip represents the developing cultural activities found in Aalborg. A way to reduce the mental gap between Aalborg and Nørresundby could be to offer and implement a continuation of cultural events and places into Nørresundby. This could be a step towards a more unified area around the Limfjord (ill. 16.1).

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stigsborg brygge program: green area - recreative area beach - experimental ecological housing Youth hostel The area should maintain its wide horizon, horizontal character, and “wilder” nature, becoming an attractive area for both Aalborg and Nørresundby. It is an area for future development, close to the city centre, yet with qualities of a green area. In combination with the views to the harbor, this area becomes very desirable.

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nature ill. 17.5 østre havn Program: Housing - Offices - CulturaL The “Manhattan” character emerging from the spatial organization of the volumes and their scale is what makes this place unique for a city like Aalborg.

The place holds a historic aspect, but more interestingly, it possesses spatial qualities and visual experiences that make it worth reprogramming.

Intended in this project is to reignite this area with mixed program, as CUBO architects proposed as the part of the workshop concerning the future development of Østre Havn area in April 2007.

They add green areas together with shopping and housing What is interesting is the way they respect the characteristic clean shapes of the industrial volumes.

housing in combination with green areas

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The main direction of the traffic is south to north, connecting the land on either side of the fiord in three main points: the railway bridge, the road bridge, and the freeway tunnel, where the last two mentioned have a main impact on the traffic in the city centres. The two road connections over the fjord are in close proximity and have a great deal of influence on each other. If there is queue in one of the connections, the other invariably has queues as well. Nørresundby and Aalborg are connected by a public transportation system of busses and trains. The city busses are mainly concentrated in the city centre of Aalborg, but many of the buses also connect to Nørresundby.

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Aalborg is the bigger city of the two, which is reflected in the location of the functions in the area; functions in Nørresundby include smaller scale cultural activities, shopping, and education facilities mainly serving the local community. Aalborg on the other hand is the main city of the northern Jutland and has many cultural, educational and public functions serving a much larger community. Examples include: Aalborg University, Aalborg Congress and Culture Centre, the Utzon Centre, and the future House of Music.

The coming House of Music also includes plans for a high-rise hotel, and a multipurpose complex containing shops, offices, houses etc. The House of Music is 40 m high and the hotel is approximately 80 m high.

Nordkraft is being rebuilt to house a variety of different cultural offers.

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Østrehavn abandoned industry area. Used to house factories making cow fodder.

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Highrise apartment building near the existing car bridge. 42 m high.

The recently built Utzon Centre contains exhibition space for architecture and design.

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North harbor on the Nørresunby side consists of industrial spaces similar to the abandoned sites in Østrehavn, but the industry on this side is still active with ships entering the harbor. Highest point 60 m

KMD, the largest office building in Aalborg. 30m high Tekniskforvaltning large office complex placed on the outskirts of Nørresundby. 17 m high

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This map shows the city flow situation when the harbor area has been finished. In close relation to the harbor front, the paths are divided into car traffic paths (green) for vehicle traffic and pedestrians, a pedestrian path (blue), and a path for both public transportation and pedestrians (orange). The path along the Aalborg harbor front is reserved for the pedestrians, whereas the traffic is directed through the city because it must not interfere with the

activities going on near the shoreline.

The municipalof Aalborg also has plans for connecting Nørregade through Sankt Hans Street in order to create a strong pedestrian passage to the new House of Music. In Nørresundby, the harbor front on the eastern side of the car bridge is generally not open to the public because of the industry Roads in the Nørresundby area are used primarily by cars but are also suitable for pedestrians and bikes.

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The five main zones of Aalborg and Nørresundby are: housing, shopping, culture, industry (active and inactive) and recreation. Nørresundby is dominated by residential areas. There is some industry at the harbor front and recreational areas at the city edge, but the shopping areas are quite small compared to those on the Aalborg side. Aalborg is more a mixture of the different zones, especially as Aalborg transforms from industrial city to a city with focus on education and culture.

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Intensity: Aalborg has far more intensity when it comes to the amount of cultural and shopping opportunities. The intensity is low in Nørresundby due

to the fact that a large part of eastern Nørresundby is occupied by industry, which takes up a vast space. This also influences the intensity of traffic flow on the primary streets through Nørresundby.

Density: Also greater on the Aalborg side, density is lower in Nørresundby and takes advantage of the city’s southern orientation.

To conclude, the potential of these areas and the differences between them can be used to equalize the cities and create a balance between them.

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The design and organization of the bridge should be perceived as an interaction among diversities registered in its surroundings, as these surroundings define the identity of the area.

The bridge itself will contain housing and a creative art related program, based on experience, exhibitions, workshops and related functions.

Besides transporting people from one shore to the other the bridge should be seen as a public space, as if a part of both cities had moved on top of the Limfjord.

Since the intent is to make a bridge capable of more than merely connecting Aalborg and Nørresundby in terms of traffic, its relationship to the cities becomes an important factor especially when creating a living bridge. The bridge function should also contribute to the position of the bridge.

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According to these two criteria, three possible bridge positions are suggested, as shown in diagram XX.

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Position 1 Nr. 1 suggests that Kjellerupsgade is extended in-between the new House of Music and the new multicentre just next to the house of music. The bridge lands on Nordrehavnegade just in-between Industry north and the Teknisk forvaltning building.

What is positive about this position is the straightforward connection, especially for cars. It flows easily through the city, utilizing pre-existing infrastructure.

What is negative about this position is the connection to an area of active industry and an office building, neither of which have any relation to the cultural functions on the bridge. The connection also tends to split the cultural area of Aalborg on either side of the road.

position 2 Nr. 2 connects from the end of Stuhrsgade where the road divides the two functions, the culture on the left, and on the right, residences and office planned in the former Østrehavn industrial area. This proposal again lands on Nordrehavngade, taking advantage of pre-existing infrastructure.

ill. 27.1 Possible locations for the new connection across the fjord

The position on the Aalborg side seems more natural in terms of function, and the infrastructure is perhaps better implemented from this position, providing wide, easy access.

However, the area on Nørresundby remains unsuitable for the function of the bridge; it will take time before Industry North can transform into a cultural district, as suggested.

What is positive about this position is that the landings can more immediately relate or contribute to the functions on the bridge. The fact that the bridge connects in front of the Teknisk forvaltning building also facilitates a split in the bridge, strengthening the loop connection to the already existing bridges. It also activates a new area on the Nørresundby side, creating an access which will attract people from both sides of the bridge.

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What is unfortunate about this position is the lack of existing infrastructure for cars at this point on the Nørresundby side.

However, the creation of a new road from the bridge landing through the Stigsborg area and up to the Engvej would could solve this problem and be an important development for the long-term development of the Stigsborg area.

Nr. 3 also connects to Stuhrsgade on the Aalborg side, but in Nørresundby it lands in front of the Teknisk forvaltning building, opening the Stigsborg area to future activities and development.

The master plan suggests that this area retain its rough and fragmented nature, and that this large free space, together with the nature, could contain leisure and sport facilities, as this could connect well with the cultural activities on the bridge.

The conclusion is that nr. 3 is chosen for as positioning of the bridge.

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The range of activity offered to the public in Aalborg responds to a much broader demand, than that of Nørresundby. Thus Nørresundby is more reliant on Aalborg as the servicing city, especially in terms of cultural offers.

What on the other hand is clear, is the absence of useful green areas within the city centre of Aalborg; this is where Stigsborad Brygge becomes useful and attractive, especially be¬ing situated on the sunshine side.

To encourage a more diverse use of both cities, moving towards a unified harbor/city area, a program containing an art environment, mixed with housing and public spaces, will work to merge these two areas.

The undergoing transformation of Aalborg has already addressed the lack of cultural spaces and dealt with it. The new Nordkraft and the House of Music, in collaboration with the Utzon Centre, will provide a cultural basis for the new public harbor-scene.

In order to create a more dynamic city harbor, a proposal for the extension of the cultural scene across the Limfjord and into Nørresundby will work to connect the shores in a loop, activating the area around the bridges, instead of maintaining Aalborg as one, dynamic, and pulsating shore.

As merging point or connection, the bridge needs a special atmosphere and environment that is not already present in the city; a place that collaborates with the Utzon Centre and the House of Music, and will attract interest from abroad.

A dynamic architectural composition articulating different spatial experiences will enhance the creative art environment and generate this special atmosphere that is thought to infuse the bridge, making it a unique and special place.

The chosen functions are grouped and combined according to a hightech and low-tech distribution, influenced by a general understanding of the activity levels of the respective shores. This is done to reflect the differences between Aalborg and Nørresundby.

The chosen functions more or less all represent a creative field, professions that become ways of life, and interests generating activity beyond the static 9-16 job. Activity occurs at different hours during all times of day and night. Together with housing and cafes this forms a setup for a living bridge that is alive and publicly accessible 24-7.

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Relation between functions on the bridge and the room scheme How functions relate to each other and how they share commen space. Creating environments with groups of similar function, gives stronger collaboration between the artist environment, they may benifit using common spaces and generally requires similar setups.

But to avoid it being too grouped and too detached environments, things like exhibition space, canteen, workshop etc. are organized to establish a mixed use of the whole bridge. That is the overall intention, to create a active and dynamic society, where public spaces also are used by artist etc.

The bridge contains 22 different programs, organized in smaller groups.

Volumes with connection to the ground level in general are of public charector and exhibition spaces, whereas housing, canteen etc. are placed more separated and private zoned environment.

Exhibition and workshops are public accessible while housing, canteen etc. are more private areas. Level of activity depends how much the function works influences the bridge public environment.

The bridge itself is seen as a exhibition area.

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The bridge contains 3 creative zones of workspaces, all semi public, in that sense to obtain a private workspace, but with insight to the public.

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The landmarks in the area are a mix of old, massive industrial buildings, and new buildings on the two harbor fronts.

The industrial buildings are landmarks especially in terms of their size, while the new buildings such as the Utzon centre, the concert hall and Teknisk forvaltning, become landmarks because of their architecture and their placement as objects in an open space, visual from both sides of the fjord.

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Section Ill. 32.2. Shows a section from the landing before the Teknisk Forvaltning to the land just west to the Ă˜strehavn area. The section gives an indication on where it would be good to open the bridge which probably would be around where the fjord is 13,9 meters deep also in memo of the fjord depth map shown at page 25.

The section also shows the height of the buildings in the immediate context that also should have an effect on the bridges design.

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Stuhrsvej In this project, the idea of “serial vision” proposed by Gordon Cullen in his book The Concise Town Scape will be used to analyze the approach to the two landing points of the bridge. The purpose of this analysis is to determine the spatial relationships experienced when approaching the bridge from different angles and in different velocities, revealing the “drama” of a city and how it constantly changes.

This knowledge is important to extend and incorporate into the experience of the bridge’s length.

1. This serial vision starts at a traffic light where the car road is slightly turning. The turn functions as a transformation from one room to another.

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The next traffic light is approaching and suddenly the spatial surrounding opens up, presenting a glimpse of the horizon. Even though the two large volumes are distant, they are quite high which introduces a more vertical room.

5. The room opens completely to the left but on the right the vertical wall becomes even more dominating and monumental in scale.

6. A low building remains on the left hand side and seems to define a new, vast room bound by the buildings on the other side of the fjord; they are the main focal points in this expanse.

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The journey starts on what is to become a future plaza. The place is wide and open, and all the huge volumes are experienced as a distant background.

2. The Utzon centre in the foreground introduces a contrast to the previous space by narrowing it on the right hand side. On this spot, there is a good sense of depth with the industry in the background, the apartment buildings in the middle, and finally the Utzon centre in front.

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5. Arriving at the fjord, the Teknisk forvaltning building seems to direct a perspective towards the Aalborg side, by cutting off the view of the rest of Nørresundby. The Teknisk forvaltning building, being the only one on this track, makes a remarkable jump in scale from the very flat area of Stigsborg to this four-story wall of a building seen in relation to its context.

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østrehavn The materials on the Aalborg side are all found in Ă˜sterhavn, resembling the industrial character present in this area. The dominating materials are concrete, brick, and different types of metal sheets. Smaller areas are covered with old painted wooden surfaces, and different types of glazing. The only natural element appearing is the ever-changing water element, which partly surrounds the area. Many of these surfaces seem smooth, and when these surfaces cover larger areas a sense of monumentality appears. It is often not a monolithic monumentality, but rather a patchwork of different materialities and volumes combined. All together this creates a space that has the qualities of an industrial areaand the feeling of a man-made, rational space in which things are set into order, and elements are duplicated.

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stigsborg brygge The materials on the Nørresundby side are all taken from the Teknisk Forvaltning building and the former industrial area of Stigsborg. This area is a mixture of raw and eroded materials, covering the traces of old industrial materials, and new materials on the Teknisk forvaltning building. The area is also dominated by a large variety of low vegetation, such as bushes and grasses. In general it seems as if nature has recaptured the former industry area of Stigsborg and turned it into a large horizontal plain of these bushes and trees. Only the old spherical acid tank stands as a statue of industry in contrast to the all-new Teknisk forvaltning building. Beside the Teknisk forvaltning building, the area seems raw and untreated; here the nature rules.

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Stigsborg brygge When arriving to the Stigsborg area coming from the Tekninsk forvaltning building, one gets the feeling of going from the organized city of Nørresundby to the more self grown and fragmented landscape of Stigsborg. The site is entered through a fence which signifies that this area is not a free landscape space. When looking more closely at the site, one soon finds the traces of human activity shown by some regular concrete slabs put into the ground, and different shaped concrete elements spread over the shores at Stigsborg. In general, the Stigsborg area appears to have a certain artificial touch to it. Somehow, the acid factory that once was here has left traces of acid that still affect the soil and thereby also the vegetation, which seems very low and unnatural in comparison with a typical Danish field. The landscape is also unnaturally flat and horizontal; when hills appear they are unmistakably made by an excavator. So the landscape depicts a former industrial area, whose only appearance over ground is an almost statue-like symbol of the old acid factory on the middle of the area.

The spirit of the Stigsborg area is also dominated by all the industry that creates a horizontal border for the area. Only towards the centre of Aalborg is the horizon not filled with active or non-active industrial fields. This gives the impression of standing in the only bigger area near the city centre that is not occupied with building mass.

ill. 38.1-38.7 Atmosphere of the Stigsborg Brygge area

østrehavn When arriving at the Ă˜sterhavn Industry area in Aalborg, one experiences going from an ordinary life in Aalborg to another world. The city of Aalborg is falling into the background. Instead this new world appears, a silent world that speaks of activity and intensity that once was. The place expresses a dynamism both in all the different materials put together, and all the traffic connections between small bridges high up in the sky; the vertical scale seems as a rocket taking off. But on the other hand this area tells a completely other story. Because all these expressions of dynamism are so quiet and empty, they become a large static mass of elements that seem frozen in time; they are asleep waiting for a new dawn to arise. Still, the area bears the traces of a life that once was; traces from workers, their schedules, posters, and all the patinated machinery and buildings used by humans from decades ago. The smell of the cow fodder that has been produced in this area still lingers in the air.

The only life that is left is the occasional noise of doves cooing inside these huge volumes.

Although the clearest sense of this place is perhaps the feeling of human built space, the whole area is like a machine, optimized with flow and connections of all kinds. The buildings are rational in comparison with the functions they contain, and provide a sense of honesty within these Euclidian forms that are spread out over the area.

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Most structural systems may easily be incorporated in or as a living bridge; some types just seem more obviously or natural than others, if thinking towards a structural system that can define/contain a 3 dimensional space.

For instance, regarding the girder or the arch structure it has been quite common to place the program on top of a flat bridge slab. The Pont Au Change in Paris, shows this ill xx. The buildings are placed on top of an arch bridge. So either a platform or a superstructure as the basis layer, and then a living bridge layer on top.

If we look at the construction of the cantilevered bridge, it does not seem very obviously where to place/integrate the buildings. Though it could be an option to integrate the building is such a way that is either are fit in the existing structure or added to it, in a way the building becomes part of the static cantilevered system. In other words, the structural is system is integrated in the design.

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The main focus in this project will be the room acoustics in relation to the creation of a public space.

Sound pressure level is measured in decibels [dB]. The frequency of the sound and the reverberation time are some of the parameters that have to be adapted in the design of a good acoustic room. These parameters are dependant on the shape of the room, the materials used, and the amount of sound from the source.

An acoustically good room is hard to define. The way the acoustics of a room is Source Source experienced depends on a lot of subjective and individual parameters such as λ λ age, hearing ability, training in listening, and the individual perception of good acoustics. Depending on the function, good acoustics are different as well.

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Rooms for speech and music demand different parameters for the audience to enjoy the performance and understand what is said. Even different kinds of music needs different reverberation times for the “real sound” to appear. The parameters the designer has to integrate are: reverberation time in relation to frequencies, speech intelligibility, and the distribution of sound in relation to the function of the room.

Reverberation time is defined as the time for the sound to decrease to a level 60dB below its original level. Reverberation time is measured in second [s].

The frequency of sound is determined by the number of sound waves per second. Frequency is measured in Hertz [Hz] where 1 Hz equals 1 oscillation per second.

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Acoustics is the understanding of sound and sound waves; their emergence, distribution, and perception. The traditional concerns when dealing with acoustics are room acoustics and noise control.

The term acoustics consists of two different parts: building acoustics and room acoustics. Building acoustics deals with sound propagation between rooms, and room acoustics describes how sound behaves in an enclosed space. Typically, room acoustics is related to the quality of sound and how this is experienced by the listener, while building acoustics is more related to noise control and sound insulation.

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The master vision for Aalborg and Nør¬resundby as two connecting cities calls for development along the two harbor fronts, generating a greater interaction between the two cities, and enforcing the loop idea as proposed in the master vision. The areas where the bridge lands will be developed in order to attract people from one city to another.

The challenge for this bridge to be the mediator that diminishes the differences and inequalities that creates such a large gap between the cities, as shown in the analysis.

The generator for the problem of this project is how to create this link and make a natural flow from Nørresundby to Aalborg and back again; a flow of traffic, function and atmosphere that helps to equalize differences and create exchanges between Aalborg and Nørresunby.

Mixing a different creative environment with a sequence of continuously chang-

ing spaces referring the serial vision, collaborating with the choice of materials and surfaces, will give the bridge a needed identity. This underlines the importance of associating a place with a special identity or atmosphere, as those shown in the genius loci chapter.

This problem involves: -The physical aspects of how to create a good connection involving pedestrians, bicycles, and cars, and how these are separated.

- How to make a living bridge that physically and mentally reflects the identity of Stigsborg and Industry North as well as the identity of Østrehavn, and how these identities interact with each other -How to create a living bridge that combines the functional extension of the cul-

tural area of Aalborg with the functional extension of the green area from the Nørresundby Stigsborg area. These primary functions should be combined with secondary functions that create a bridge that is active 24/7. The bridge should invite future additions, permanent as well as temporary, in order to ensure vitality and development on a long-term basis.

- How the bridge incorporates the tectonic approach that focuses on the combination of reason for construction and function, with the aesthetic that transforms the pure construction and function so it obtains the atmosphere required for this specific context and this function.

Above-mentioned result in the following problem:

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How can a REAL living bridge be integrated into Aalborg/Nørresundby in terms of logistic, spatial, atmospheric, and functional aspects?

And how can this integration resolve in a project that combines reason with art, which characterizes a tectonic design.

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Design parameters

In this chapter the analysis will be transformed into diagrams which will function as the design parameters for the bridge.

These diagram somehow sum up the essence of the analysis.

Overall scale This diagram shows an initial relationship to the heights of the surrounding context, and how the bridge should be shaped in general.

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Direction of volume Volumes on the bridge are introduced and oriented to the surrounding context; the vertical volumes appear on Østrehavn, whereas the horizontal volumes are related to the Stigsborg area. This diagram is also introducing an interaction between the twotypes of volumes shown in the square.

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Human scale The volumes are lower at the bridge landings in recognition of the human scale.

This adjustment also reflects the wish to concentrate the amount of built space and the intensity of cultural activities on the middle of the bridge. Furthermore, it is also the intention that this very vertical space will function as the primary opening in the bridge for large vessels, and thereby frame an entrance.

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Bridge system An important parameter in the design of the bridge is that it should have a structure relating both to the rigid, repetitive, and machine-like nature of the Østrehavn area, and the fragmented, organic, and self-grown area of Stigsborg. Most importantly, this structure should facilitate an interaction between the two systems.

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Function relations The Stigsborg and Østrehavn areas should be reflected in how the functions are placed; nature based functions towards Sitgsborg, and machine based functions towards Østrehavn.

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Cars should have a smooth and straight path over the fjord, bikes can turn along the bridge experiencing different views over the surrounding area, and pedestrians can take many turns, undisturbed by the other flows. Pedestrians can choose from multiple paths. This improves the spatial feeling of moving though space, and creates exciting passages. The design of the flow should relate to the already existing infrastructure and the spatial impact of these flows.

Along the bridge different views to the context should be revealed or framed in order to allow views to some of the interesting areas in the surrounding.

Because of the bridge landing just in front of the Tekniskforvaltning building the bridge should split in two in order to facilitate a good flow and connection both to the area east and west of the tekniskforvaltning building.

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Traffic Since the bridge operates with multiple types of traffic, it is important to separate the pedestrians and bikes from the cars in terms of noise. The cars can however remain partly visible. This is primarily done to ensure a pleasant environment for pedestrians and bicycles.

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During the design process, different topics are developed simultaneously. The following paragraphs divide into two main phases – concept development and concept detailing - although the topics in each phase affect each other. The concept detailing has been subdivided according to theme, scale and level of detailing. This phase is where the main attention of the process will be. ill. 66.1

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ill. 52.1 This shape has taken inspiration from the sails of the boats on the fjord.

ill. 52.2 The old living bridges, as in Venice and Florence, has inspired this shape, where different buildings are combined, each with its own support.

The analysis, the vision, and the design parameters are starting points for the concept development of the bridge.

The sketch phase begins by sketching with no other limitations than the above mentioned. These sketches relate to the design parameters in various ways and present different opinions on how a living bridge could look in the context of Aalborg and Nørresundby. These proposals are discussed according to the vision for both the masterplan and the bridge, refined, and turned in to two main concepts. These two concepts deal with an repetitive system and with landscape architecture respectively.and explore different issues of creating a living bridge. ill. 52.3 The surface of the volumes is semitransparent for the indoor activities to be reflected in the outdoor spaces and vice versa.

ill. 52.6 Dynamic building shapes create experiences while crossing the fjord. The possibility to choose from an indoor or an outdoor path.

ill. 52.4 The two landings are used as an attraction to invite citizens from both sides onto the bridge.

ill. 52.5 Creating covered space by using the different levels in the bridge. Continuing the urban spaces onto the fjord.

ill. 52.7 The shape of the bridge reflects the shape of the fjord bottom.

ill. 52.10 Framing elements are used to guide the user in certain directions. Intensifying the views between the plates.

ill. 52.8 Wires enclose a space. Can be used for both internal and outdoor spaces.

ill. 52.9 A clear separation between the different users of the bridge, but maintaining the same mode of expression.

ill. 52.11 Elements from the surrounding industry are used as the structural system.

ill. 52.12 Reflecting the movement in the surface of the water. A simple structure underlines the line of the movement.

Concept 1 deals with an additive system where one shape, columns or plates, is repeated across the fjord and creates space in different ways. The main qualities seen in this design proposal are; the relation to the industrial context on both sides of the fjord in terms of hapes, the framing of the opening, and the flexibility in relation to the human scale and the organization of building volumes within a grid of columns or distances between plates. ill. 53.1 Model of groups of columns defining volumes by the different heights of the group.

ill. 53.2-53.3 Sketch model of a way to cutout spaces in the plates. The plates frame rooms and define shapes, sizes and movements. The squared cutout relates to the shape of the plates, whereas the triangular cutout breaks the clear lines and creates a more dynamic movement. Different zones on the bridge are defined by sizes of rooms; when moving from one function to the next, the room height or width is changing to indicate a new space.

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ill. 55.4 Model of columns organized on the fjord to reflect the industrial buildings in the context. The columns are grouped and these cut in different heights, to express building volumes.

ill. 55.5 Plates are used in an additive system in relation to the context. The heights of the elements are increasing towards the bridge opening to intensify this and, close to the mainland the building heights correspond to the lower volumes on land.

ill. 55.6 Model of the elements combined on the bridge. The main element is the columns which define the direction, next is the bridge slab (pedestrian path) and finally the volumes witch are placed in the column grid.

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Concept 2 is a landscape architecture where the building is creating shelter for the indoor activities and the exterior is an interpretation of a landscape for urban public spaces.

The reference for this concept is found in the green areas of Nørresundby from which the idea of the landscape is extracted. The landscape goes through a geometric interpretation to distance it from the actual landscape in Nørresundby. Qualities found in this model are; the activities in different layers, indoor spaces reflected in the outdoor spaces, continuous indoor spaces, and the complexity of the shape.

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ill. 54.1 The Yokohama ferry terminal is an artificial landscape in relation to water where service functions are inside, and the rooftop serves as an extension to the urban space. Different use of materials defines areas for rest and pathway.

ill. 54.3 Reference from SHoP architects where an artificial landscape is built into a natural landscape, redesfining the sequences of the area while being true to the nature.

Ill. 54.5 shows the surface of the building is used as a public space, where the angling of the plates defines different paths on the rooftop and becomes an extension to the city.

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Ill. 54.4 shows a soft version of a geometrical landscape. The inner space is reflected in the outer shape. This helps the reading of the volume. The inner surface also becomes the outer, thus facilitating outdoor activities and staying, as an urban landscape.

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Ill. 54.7- 54.8 shows the shell creates a cave-like atmosphere in the spaces. The plates can be different materials to allow daylight in the workshops and exhibitions spaces. The effect of the sunlight on the internal surfaces relates to the shapes of the wall elements.

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Ill. 54.6 shows a triangular shaped volume contains the workshops and exhibitions, and when moving from one zone to the next, the volumes stop and an open outdoor space makes it clear that a new function starts.

ill. 54.2 An internal space from SHoP architects where the geometric shapes generate seating on one side of the room and a continuous path through the volume on another.

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In relation to the vision for the bridge the two concepts are discussed and it is chosen to develop the first concept further, because this is where the greatest potential in realizing the vision is seen. The mode of expression in Concept 1 relates in an easily understandable way to the context, while still bringing a new dimension to the area.

Ideas from the second concept are integrated to a lesser extent with a high awareness of maintaining the qualities and simplicity of the additive system and not overruling these. The landscape is primarily incorporated when entering the bridge from Nørresundby.

Parallel to the development of the two concepts, the overall plan of the bridge is developed. Different shapes relating to views and the movement of pedestrians are generated. These parameters are important for the experience of crossing the fjord, and are a high priority for the project. Implementing an appropriate car connection dictates certain limitations according to curvature and changes in direction for the overall shape. Thus, pedestrian and cars should either follow the same simple plan or be separated in order to keep the possibility of a fragmented, freely moving path for pedestrians that emphesizes views and a more interesting crossing path than a straight connection. Both concepts organize pedestrian and car flows closer together, so to separate them works in a different direction. To incorporate experience and views without changing the direction of the bridge, it is chosen to create these with the composition of volumes on the bridge. In this way, pedestrians and cars can follow the same path.

ill. 55.1-55.2 Sketches of different simple connections are made and discussed in accordance to the vision, the idea of the loop, and their relation to the context. A straight line and two arc shaped bridges are discussed.

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Ill. 55.3 Shows the straight line becomes too straight a connection, going from a to b, when looking at the plan with the surroundings because it is connecting two locations which are not directly opposite each other according to the fjord, and the straight line is angled in no relation the existing bridge.

Ill. 55.4 Shows the first arc shape is curving towards the east where the fjord is breaking into another direction. This means that the bridge is relating more to the next part of the fjord instead of to the city and the loop. This shape is however creating a movement across the fjord which is seen as a quality, because one will experience the bridge differently when passing on the harbourfronts compared to the actual bridge.

Ill. 55.5 Shows the second arc is relating to the existing bridge because it is crossing the fjord more in the same direction as the Limfjords bridge when seen on a plan. This shape also interacts with the city and the space between the bridges because it is curving towards these instead of dragging itself away from the activities. The quality of the movement from the first arc shape is also found in this shape, which in relation to the other qualities is why this shape is chosen for the third connection between Aalborg and Nørresundby.

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Final shape The car bridge is located on the eastern side of the bridge to keep traffic on the outside of the loop path and have pedestrian path undisturbed by cars. The space between the new bridge and Limfjordsbroen defines an area of particular interest, and is better preserved by placing the cars on the east. Also, placing cars to the east tells thatthey are more expedient. Finally, this side provides the shortest distance from a to b which is the way

the car traffic is planned.

The connection to the mainland is further developed in the chapter about the landings on page 70. The plan is not overruling the functions and the volumes on the bridge in terms of expression, but underlining the simplicity of the design by allowing the functions and the volumes to stand out as the main attraction. The pedestrian bridge and the car bridge follow the same arc shape across the water so they read as one bridge.

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The concept of a column and module based 2d grid system covering the entire bridge is chosen because several qualities are found interesting.

One of the main arguments is that the concept, with its cubic, functionalistic shaped volumes, fits well into the context of Aalborg. The concept reflects the skyline, the building typology, and the verticality of the surrounding areas. The concept also allows the functions to be placed in a flexible way both for indoor and outdoor spaces with experimental spatial qualities. However, the shapes and organization of the buildings in the first design proposal do not correspond with the vision and the design parameters described on page 48. As a result, the shapes develop further through physical and computer models to create a mode of expression relating to both the simplicity of the system and the context, and to fulfill the vision.

To reshape the buildings in the concept model, different references are used. The grid-work of Peter Eisenman and Steven Holl, the cube studies of Sol Lewitt, and the project of the AA diploma student, Max von Werz: “Open Source Fabric,” inspire this development. Similar to the analysis of Max von Werz, the study involved five phases: the grid, the catalogue, “Democratic Paralysis”, typologies and reinterpretation. The democratic paralysis is a point in the process one reaches after the development of the catalogue. At this point all the shapes are equal and there is no hierarchy in the selection. This is why the typology study is made. The grid is developed in the sketching phase, which means that the next step is to create the catalogue of shapes.

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typology catalogue The first initial step in this phase was to generate a shape system based on a quadrangle planning grid with columns. A catalogue (ill.57.1) of shapes based on numerous horizontal combinations of one to seven cubes relating to the grid was created and the democratic paralysis point is reached.

The functions on the bridge are simultaneously divided into seven groups to which generated series of shapes are associated. The seven groups are; the void, the public, the private, the service, the education, and the profession. Volumes are connected to a function based on size and intended use of spaces. To reduce the number of combinations rules for the formation of each shape are needed.

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Aesthetic development

Concept level two The next step introduces a separate volume study based purely on spatial and aesthetic qualities relating to building shapes and the sense of the spaces.

The cube system is approached with less devotion, and some more individual character is added in cooperation with the studies of typology. This gives a wider perspective of possibilities for building development.

The shapes are still based on a cube system, but this extra individual character respects the system and concept while working outside the rigidity of the system-grid. This holds the key to take the idea to a further level, and relate it to human scale.

Investigations show that the aesthetic expression of the cubes, with limited transformation, can add depth and quality to the design.

Graphic Art Sketch of the effects of graphic print on facades and the volumes pushed out of each other while still keeping the connection.

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The outdoor spaces are defined by the volumes surrounding them. By the use of different levels in the facades, it is possible to define spaces and connect the outdoor to the indoor. When the plan of a building is changing direction, an external space is framed.

Adding further dimension to facade By dragging window frames out from the facade, the view is three-dimensionally framed from the internal spaces, and the facade becomes threedimensional as well because of the different levels in the surface.

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Plan & elevation Plan and elevation of a building where the facades are broken into pieces and levels, both horizontal and vertically.

This creates different spatial sequences both in the indoor and the outdoor spaces, because of the different levels and heights experienced when moving around and inside the building.

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The wind rose shows that the main wind direction is from south-west. This is an important parameter to consider when placing buildings and how to shelter outdoor areas.

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Diagram sketch showing the idea of movement across the bridge, where the pedestrians can walk in a straight line or create their own path according to an experience while crossing the water.

Combination of parameters To create an interesting and functional movement on the bridge, the above mentioned parameters are combined with thoughts of how to create an experience crossing the fjord. The serial visions register different moving patterns and velocities, and show how a city constantly spatially changes and transforms from one space to another according to scale and direction. This creates a sequential experience, where the combination of direction and elements together frames different views, and always changes according to an individual path of movement. This may happen randomly, but if controlled it could add depth and meaning to the design.

Experiencing and understanding space by framing views across the bridge is therefore incorporated in the design.

Conceptual sketches of how to use the analysis in the organization of building volumes and outdoor spaces is made.

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Smaller outdoor areas are planned to face the green areas in the east and have the quality of a more intimate, enclosed atmosphere and the morning sun. Bigger outdoor areas which are facing west are seen as larger and more public spaces having the benefit of the afternoon sun. .

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The first working model is made as a test to see the module grid system in combination with the columns and bridge shape. This model reveals in a simple way the tectonic qualities of a system with clear structure. Showing only columns on the grid, this model ismade to see how the bridge slab and direction performs visually in a physical model. The model shows the simplicity of two basic elements put together, and the way these give a horizontal and vertical expression. According to tectonics, the structure in this model is very clear with the columns bearing the slabs. When experienced from slab level, the columns create an outer boundary for the bridge and define space .

The visual expression of the columns up close is clear whereas the columns in the distance become blurred because of the sequence arrangement.

Since the columns are all placed in the grid and have the same height, the relation to the context is not obvious.

This model is used as a framework for the later developments.

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Working model version two is built by generating larger building volumes based on the 13 cubic shapes (ill.59.1). The purpose is to evaluate the visual result of the buildings created purely by the shapes in the catalogue.

Organizing function and shapes To organize the buildings, the function diagram and room scheme are combined in an organizational diagram. From these, elements of the catalogue are vertically combined and generally placed on the bridge. The specific placement of each building is made in relation to the buildings surrounding it, the function diagram, the outdoor spaces created in-between, and the sense of the spaces. It is wished to provide an experience for the users crossing the fjord, which is done by

creating different spatial sequences and by intensifying and opening areas. The intensity of the volumes is decreasing when traveling from Aalborg towards Nørresundby, where the volumes are more scattered on the bridge to tell the interpretation story of the contexts. The close connection to the fjord and the climate around it have likewise influenced the arrangement of the volumes, because the outdoor spaces rely on sun and possibly shelter from the wind, which can be provided by the buildings. The scale of

these volumes relates to the increase or decrease of building heights according to the location on the bridge and the context. The opening is emphasized by the two tallest buildings, attracting attention towards this part of the bridge.

ill. 64.7 ill. 64.2-64.6 Combination of generated shapes into a building

Buildings generated for working model two are then placed into the first model to see how the volumes are experienced together with the column system and the shape of the bridge. The conclusion for this model is that it shows the absence of aesthetic qualities. The building volumes are at this point too connected to both the grid system and the bridge deck and needed to become more independent to achieve the desired aesthetic qualities.

This model study demonstrates that a system itself cannot create a sufficient architectural result, but it can be used as an initial tool from which the shape can be further developed. ill. 65.1 Volumes on the bridge with columns of similar height

ill. 65.2 Model showing the way buildings are used in the creation of shelter and direction for the pedestrians

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The columns in the model are all the same height and these should use a different scale across the bridge as the volumes do. A 3d model is made with the columns in the same height as the building they are connected to (ill. 65.3). This visualizes a new skyline of the bridge where the buildings and the spaces between are seen as one unity, because the columns are continuing the line in the outdoor room. The volumes and the columns in this model are more equal than in the first model where the attention is on the columns and does not allow the volumes to express themselves. The columns represent the grid, but the volumes should not be hidden behind these. The connection between two volumes made by columns adds a new element to the outdoor spaces which can give a more defined sense of these voids. ill. 65.3 Volumes in combination with columns of different height

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Working model three (ill. 66.1) is built upon using the experiences of the placement of volumes from the previous models. Focus in this phase was to reshape buildings generated by the system into volumes with more architectural and spatial qualities. The parameters seen in the architectural investigations on page 60 are used in this phase to give the buildings more individual character. The organization and relationship between the volumes is slightly changed because of the detailing of each void.

Designing spaces One of the main negative things about the last model was the static expression of the buildings too connected to the slabs.

In this model, the volumes have a smaller area on the ground floor and then some cubes are moved higher in the building to create a lighter and more dynamic expression when passing by (ill. 66.1).

The experience and sense of the bridge is of great importance and when going down into each space. Though still on a conceptual level, the elements affecting this experience can be designed. The scale of the buildings has previously been created from an overall view but in this phase the level changes and it is possible to imagine the spaces and the factors influencing them. This means that the scale in some places is changed to make a coherence between the spaces, the functions, and the desired experience.

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ill. 67.1 The landing in Nørresundby is working with different levels as a perception of the landscape.

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ill. 67.2 The split of the bridge in Nørresundby where the bridge deck is fragmented and in different levels

The overall scale is maintained while the landings have a lower scale corresponding to that of a human, and the opening is big and dramatic. The general movement across the water is guided by the way the buildings are placed, and in some instances, a view is framed where all pedestrians pass by. The sense of space is further developed with regard to the col-

umns and their perception. Where they are used in a structural sense, the columns are penetrating the outdoor spaces and defining the difference between areas in relation to functions and the more public areas. In the public spaces, the columns are used in the larger areas as an indicator for the size of space and to create an upper boundary of the space.

At this stage, the building volumes and the bridge are ready for further detailing.

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The bridge is a two-part bridge; one serves pedestrians, cyclists and errand and emergency traffic, while the other is for light traffic and public transportation crossing the fjord. These two parts travel together across the Limfjord, but should not interfere with each other, so some level of separation or distance will be integrated.

Three suggested solutions are set up;

-Cars can be higher than the pedestrians - Cars and pedestrians can be in the same level - Cars can be lower than the pedestrians The pedestrians have been favored in this process, because this group will be on the bridge for a longer period of time.

The cars are however not without influence on the topic.

suggestion 1 and 2 The proposal with the cars higher than the pedestrians is quickly deselected since neither of the groups benefit from this. The car lane would disturb the view towards the east, interrupt the outdoor areas and the private sphere of the apartments, and the drivers would have no view towards the west because the buildings on the bridge are blocking this.

The two last-mentioned suggestions are modeled in 3d to evaluate the aesthetic qualities and issues (ill. 68.1-68.2).

With cars and pedestrians in the same level, the view will be disturbed for both groups, and in terms of the aesthetic qualities, this proposal creates a big vertical gap between the water and the bridge when observed from a distance. The relationship between the length of the columns and the volumes on the bridge is out of proportion.

ill. 68.1 Cars and pedestrians in the same level

Suggestion 3 When placing the car lane lower, the views are not disturbed in the same damaging way. The cars will be visible, but the clear view to the surroundings is maintained.

The view from the car lane may not be optimal, but when placed lower the drivers can experience the view through the columns. The aesthetic expression of this solution ties the volumes and the columns together in a better composition since the gap is reduced and the columns are seen in two intervals: between the water and the car bridge, and again between the two bridges. The two lines created by the bridges correspond in a way that shows it is two different elements that tell the same story.

ill. 68.2 Cars can be lower than the pedestrians

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ill.68.3 The connection between the two bridges

The car bridge is located three meters beneath the pedestrian bridge, which demands a stair or ramp where the two bridges are connected. The connection is for emergency use and for people who want to experience the bridge from a different angle. These connections are placed with a certain interval along the car bridge. It is chosen to use a connection that seen from the bridge will follow the lines of the grid system. A plate in level with the traffic is used to cross the gap, where a stair is used to go to the pedestrian bridge. This allows people to experience the view through the columns under the bridge.

The double bascule opening

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The double bascule opening reflects the opening of the existing “Limfjordsbro� and corresponds in that sense to the surroundings. The opening provides, as the single bascule opening, a vertical and framing expression in collaboration with the buildings. Because the deck is divided lengthwise in two pieces, it does not seem that massive. The division widthwise creates a harmonic expression becomes two similar parts that are following each other when opening.

The single bascule The single bascule opening gives a dramatic expression when opening and open, because the deck is a reflection of the verticality. When pointing towards the sky, the opening is framed by volumes and the specific opening is free of disturbing elements. However, when open, this shape will block the view from the apartments and workshops closest to the opening as well as for the pedestrians on the bridge because of the continuous width of the bascule. The expression of the deck itself is massive and heavy, and does not relate to the rest of the bridge. ill. 69.4

The horizontal opening The horizontal opening frames the opening in another way than the previous two examples. The connection between the two bridge parts and Aalborg and Nørresundby are maintained when ships are passing. Even though this system is framing the opening, it is not corresponding to the buildings because of the clear horizontal line. The framing is created because the line is crossing the opening over the boats, and not by the verticality of the buildings which was intended. ill. 69.2

The bridge is crossing the Limfjord which is used by a lot of small boats and some of a larger scale. Due to this, the bridge has to allow these to pass and continue the journey down the fjord. This is planned to happen where the fjord is deepest closest to the shore in Aalborg. The bridge has a section of 60 meters not programmed with function because this is where the opening is to be. It is a wish to frame the opening with a dramatic expression (ill. 69.3) and have it reflect the verticality of the buildings. The surrounding buildings start the dramatic expression with big vertical volumes, and the actual opening should underline and play along on this expression. Concurrent to the shaping of volumes, different openings are sketched and discussed.

ill.69.3 Example on a dramatic opening

Choice of opening The double bascule opening is seen as a potential opening because this can create the dramatic vertical framing of the opening and at the same time have a harmonic expression because it is equal on both sides. Furthermore, it is reflecting Limfjordsbroen. This opening system will be detailed further.

Development of the opening The bridge will contain two openings relating to the car bridge and the pedestrian bridge which are separated by a six meter gap.

The opening for vehicles will have a width of six meters which is the full width of the vehicle-bridge, whereas the pedestrian bridge is three meters to narrow in the path.

The bascules on the pedestrian bridge should not interfere with the view from the buildings when open. Therefore, it is decided to place it next to these.

It is considered that The simple system does not take away attention from the rest of the bridge but underline and playing along with the verticality and the framing of the opening.

ill. 69.5 The finale opening with the bascules open

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The connections to the harbourfronts were designed according to: - the mode of expression used on the buildings - the grid - the vision of the loop - the connection between the green area in Nørresundby and the cultural area in Aalborg.

It has been the vision to maintain the flow on both harbourfronts and respect the building scale in the landing areas. The bridge should however interact with and be part of the areas in which it is landing.

The landings have not been programmed as places of specific importance but rather as being part of the bridge. The attraction is the span between the shorelines, and the landings are the entrances for this.

Landing on Aalborg side In Aalborg, the bridge landing is placed near the House of Music and it has been of importance to respect and not interfere with this function. The landing is made part of the urban space in front of the concert hall by creating a sloping pathway under both the bridges to connect with the industrial area (future residential area) on the other side. The pattern of the grid is likewise used to continue the idea of the bridge onto the mainland and connect the land and the bridge in a gentle way. The connection is made to both the harbourfront and the new cultural center, Nordkraft.

The pattern is ended by a sharp cut to reflect the lines of the buildings in the context.

ill. 70.1 The landing in Aalborg

Landing on Nørresundby side The landing in Nørresundby is split into two parts, one connecting to the green area towards east and one connecting to the loop going towards west. When connected to the mainland the pattern of the grid system is continued as a pavement to direct the people either to the green area or into the loop. The size of the grid is changed to three meter times three meters to state the difference between bridge and land. The pavement is broken up the further from the landing one gets, this is done to allow the bridge to blend into the context and blur the otherwise clear difference between bridge and mainland. The volumes are likewise continued onto the mainland to continue the movement of the bridge. The flow lines along the shore are maintained because the landing is close to the shore. Where the car road is crossing the pathway a small tunnel has been made to avoid pedestrians crossing the road and interfer with the traffic. ill. 71.2

Two landings have been created in two different contexts, each having its own expression and use. The landings are relating to the surroundings in their respective areas by using the language seen here and carefully avoiding interrup with the flow lines. The grid from the bridge has been used as a pavement near the landings to connect these with an urban space instead of a point and make the bridge part of the townscape and not an unfamiliar element. ill. 71.1 The landing in Nørresundby

ill. 71.3 The fragmented bridge deck in Nørresundby.

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Columns

Detailing columns As the play between buildings and columns was to be of great importance for the design and experience of space on the bridge, this section will go into the process of creating the columns from a aesthetical, functional, and technical point of view.

First investigation was to find out how the joining of columns and buildings should be. Six different scenarios was put up, either the columns was centred on the edge of the lifted volume, or just inside the wall construction of the volume, and finally there was the opportunity of plac-

ing the column inside the room of the volume. These three different scenarios where all tested with either round or rectangular column profiles as shown in ill.72.1 to ill.72.6.

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Columns inside wall When the columns are in the corner it seems as if the mass or façade of the mass is rapped around the columns.

The position of the column vs. the mass becomes a bit problematic because the delineation between the to systems are so small, as if the façade material was cloth like. A thin semi transparent material for this solution would probably be better.

Columns in volume In comparison to the previous placement of columns and mass one here gets a clear idea of the separation between the mass and the columns, as if the volumes has been squished onto the columns. The circular profile here seems best because this shape further distinguish between column and mass.

Although in this and the previous example the structural columns and the mass play an equal part in the structure as a whole, and thereby it can be hard to understand which elements are supporting what, and the logic of the system becomes more hidden.

Columns on corner When the columns are centered on the corner of the mass it creates a different impression, then the bearing structure, the columns becomes the dominant structure that implies the vertical direction of the structure. Now there is a hierarchy between the columns that takes the vertical forces and the mass that takes the shear forces, the structure shows how they are internal dependant on each other in order to create stability. In this example the circular shape acts unnatural in the corner situation, it is like the circular shape functionally and aesthetical doesn’t harmonise with the rectangular element, whereas the rectangular columns continue the character of the system and underline the

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Conclusion So in comparison to the tectonic approach set up for this project it is important to show the structure of a system that is turned into something more than construction, something that intensifies the qualities of the project and relates to the surroundings. And as said in the tectonic approach both the concrete part and the abstract has to be visible, and that is best shown where the columns are placed on the corner of the mass, where the columns are exposed, and can be open for interpretation both structurally and visually.

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Construction

The structual system The second investigation on the structure of the bridge involves some initial calculations on the structure. These calculations are carried out in the Finite Element program, StadPro. The purpose of these calculations is to give an idea of the different possibilities according to the density of the columns and the dimension of the individual columns. Therefore, a 12 meter by 12 meter system and 12 meter system with columns for every 6 meters are used to study the static and dimensional differences between the two systems. As shown on ill.74.1. and ill.74.2. a worst case section of the bridge has been used for these StadPro calculations. This section responds to what is thought as the highest point on the bridge and therefore also the section that is seen as the most stressed in terms of loads. Ill.74.3. shows the different loads put onto the model. These loads are initial design values that are taken from DS 410. The different loads arethen put into the load combinations described in Teknisk StĂĽbi using high safety class for buildings over 5 floors.

The model is built so the individual slabs are hung onto the columns, which also means that they cannot transfer the deformation from the columns; the walls in between the columns absorb this deformation. Each column in the system is pinned into the bottom of the Limfjord, and in between the columns and the slab, steel windcross are put in to resemble walls. They provide the reaction against shear forces. Therefore, the combination of slabs and walls together with columns creates the stability of the system.

Materials It is decided to test this construction on two materials: steel and concrete. These materials are chosen because they have the robustness required for a bridge construction and because with concrete or steel it is possible to have high slender columns that allow the system to be relatively transparent. Another aesthetic reason is that both materials relate to the Stigsborg and the Ă˜strehavn areas.

Steel Steel exists in many strength classes, and in this project it has been chosen to work with often used strength class around S235 or S275. If the beam stress shown on table 75.3 exceeds 235N/mm2 the steel starts to float.

Concrete For the concrete, it has been chosen to work with a concrete that is resilient in an extra aggressive area such as columns for bridges. This concrete has a strength class of 40 MPa. In order to calculate the concrete columns, the yield moment of the columns in the system is needed: These calculations are done for all the different sizes of concrete columns in table 75.3. In order to compare them, they all use the same amount of steel reinforcement.

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The StadPro calculation on the 6 meter system shows that the steel profile on 200 mm is most optimal, considering that it is found acceptable for a column to displace 1/200 of the columns length, and when the column is 50 meters the column is allowed to displace 25 cm. When using concrete, it is only the 300mm column that meets the requirements.

The difference between the 6 and the 12 system does not seem that big which could be due to the fact that the 6 system is carrying a lot more self weight from the construction.

The best choice of dimension for the 12 meter system is the 350 mm concrete column or the 250 steel column.

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ill. 76.1. 6 meter system 200mm x 200mm columns

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ill. 76.8. 12 meter system 350mm x 350mm columns

Columns on bridge In order to determine the construction page 76 gives a visual impression of how the columns from the previous page are perceived from a distance, and on the bridge relating to the human scale. When relating the 350 mm column to a human, it starts to look thick, and from distance the bridge becomes more dense and bounded to the ground. On the other hand, the 200 mm seems too thin almost like a flagpole, and looks as if it is not capable of holding the mass, especially not in a 12 meter system. Even though only 5 centimeters are added, the 250 mm column does not look too thin or too thick when seen in a 6 meter system. So it is chosen to work on with the 6 meter system and columns with a profile of 250 mm by 250 mm. In terms of material, steel has the possibility of using a 250 mm profile whereas concrete needs a 300 mm pro-

file to resist the stress and displacement.

So it is decided to use 250 steel profile even though it is a bit over dimensioned.

Visually, they do not give the impression of a too thin or too thick construction.

Now when the construction, material and profile are decided, more investigation in StadPro will be made where the load on the lowest deck is increased from 2 to 5 kNm to simulate that light traffic occasionally is moving on this deck. The result shown on table 77.1 does not change the displacement or beam stress radically.

One last investigation is to check the strength of the column, which can be seen in the appendix 2. The result of these calculations is that the most stressed beam in the system only uses 7% of its strength to resist the loads from the system.

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materials

MATERIALS The materials for the columns are chosen and in accordance with this the remaining surfaces are lacking texture. The material studies on page 36-37 illustrate the differences in texture of Aalborg and Nørresundby. These diversities are intended to interact in the bridge design and bind the two cities together with a smooth transition.

Concrete, wood, and metals are found in different scales and with different patina in the context; this expression is decided to continue on the bridge. The metal is primarily used for the columns whereas the concrete and wood are distributed on the surfaces of the buildings. Renderings with material combinations are created to get the sense of the influence the materials have on the atmosphere and experience of the bridge.

Two opposite material suggestions where one material is used covering all surfaces are created (ill. 78.1-78.2). This is not seen as interaction between the materials, and due to this, a mix of materials is tested (ill.78.3-78.4). The result is a more harmonic expression however still not interacting on the desired level. The two examples are fused together to create an equal relationship between the materials (ill.78.5). The shade of the materials is equalized to create a unified expression. The surfaces are kept in the faint, natural colors of the materials (ill.78.6). It is intended that the artists, residents and visitors will fill in the colors and through this become important participants in the design (ill.79.3).

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material CONCEPT Displays differences in functions, private and public spaces.

Moving from Nørresundby towards Aalborg, the materials are changing from being natural and untreated, to becoming more treated materials.

The direction in the material texture is used to highlight the direction of the volumes.

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The materials of the context are continued onto the bridge. The concrete and metal of industry and the wood used in historic structures, come together on the living bridge. Directionality becomes an important quality, emphasizing the interplay between vertical and horizontal volumes.

The materials interact with the functions and the artists interact with the materials, because they will utilize surfaces and spaces, transforming them unpredictably; the materials should not interfere in this process. The individual is free to explore with visual and imaginative curiosity.

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Columns The columns are likewise influencing the experience of these exhibition spaces with their sequential repetition. The three dimensional rooms are defined by the organization and height of the columns which are perceived as indicators of the room scale and help formulate a spatial understanding. ill. 79.1 Columns used to create boundaries in a outdoor space, and with an extra function as light poles

ill. 79.2 Columns organized in a clear grid and defining space

Urban spaces The spaces are experienced differently depending on the relation to volumes.

Some spaces are sheltered and enclosed while others are open spaces where the location on the fjord can be experienced according to the close connection to the water, the undisturbed view, and the dominating wind.

ill. 79.3 Outdoor space where artists and pedestrians are using the facilities and creating the atmosphere on the place. Volumes and columns are creating defined and sheltered spaces.

outdoor spaces

Between the buildings, outdoor rooms are generated, and without further detailing, expectations for the use of these spaces is defined. The void areas are seen as obvious opportunities to extend the cities’ urban spaces onto the fjord and to exhibit art in an outdoor environment. The exhibitions in these spaces are envisaged as a combination of permanent and temporary installations, and outdoor workshop areas which allow an interaction with the art. The main function of the bridge, the artistic development, is scattered in both internal and external spaces, turning the bridge into a living and ever-changing art exhibition.

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facades

The illustration 80.1 shows the building that has been chosen for additional detailing to give an example of the composition and expression of a volume.

The building is chosen because it is considered as an important and interesting component in terms of size, contained functions and location. ill. 80.1

FACADES The development of the facades started out with planning the internal enclosed spaces to ensure privacy. The solid parts of the skin, generated from the private rooms, are scattered over the facades in smaller areas (ill.80.2). The composition of these surfaces is too complex in relation to the grid system, and the outer shape of the functions is blurred. A replanning of the internal rooms is made in order to gather the small areas into larger and more understandable facade components. To articulate the grid in the facade and further underline the floor structure, a simplification of the sketch is made (ill. 80.3).

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Here the 6 x 6 x 6 meter grid was used to compose the facades (ill.80.4-80.5).

Elements of a similar language to the building typologies are utilized, resolving the facades within the collective

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totality. This grid allows the interaction of different materials, experiences, and individuals. The possibility of creating a patchwork of materials provides opportunities to adapt the facades, and create an exciting visual experience. Incorporating transparent planes creates another

visual experience by connecting individuals within the volume to both the fjord and the individuals moving below. The structure in the building is readable in the facades, and the distribution of the components prepare the ground for a patchwork of materials.

DISTRIBUTION OF FUNCTIONS The reference building consists of 36 cubes all together: 25 cubes for housing, 7 cubes for administration and 4 cubes for the art cafĂŠ. Predetermined requirements for square-meters govern the distribution of these cubes with respect to function, while components from the typology study govern the configuration of these cubes with respect to function. The mixed-use diagram organizes the functions vertically.

To visually accentuate the interaction between functions and cubes, the volumes begin to interlock. In this way, a change in floor height in one room affects the height of the space below and above. This interaction between the stories creates a more dynamic visual experience for the users on the bridge, as well as differentiated interior spaces within the volumes.

one apartment

Three apartments are developed and planned according to the sense of the rooms and some conceptual organizational parameters.

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internal design ill. 82.1 Model of how an apartment can be planned on two levels

Plan design concept The planning of the apartment examples are made according to a perception of organization of functions (ill.82.1) and sequential experiences. Private functions are arranged towards the east and “public� functions towards west.

The sense of the rooms is used in the shaping of the rooms and interlocking between apartments, where different room heights are reflected and used to define spaces (ill.83.4-83.5).

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The first example is an apartment consisting of one and a half cubes for living, with a public staircase and entrance room (ill.83.1 and 83.4) .The second example is two apartments combined, consisting of three cubes, where the shape of the individual apartments interacts and reflects each other (ill.83.3 and 83.5). Each apartment is planned with two floors to create different sequences between the rooms, and be able to create different atmospheres in relation to the functions, for example a more intimate space in some parts of the living room. The functions in

the apartment are organized with a focus on daylight and sunlight, and a sense of different spaces. Functions such as bathrooms, bedrooms, and a kitchen, are mainly placed on the east side of the apartment with the possibility of having morning sun. Living rooms and dining spaces are placed facing west with the benefit of the afternoon sun. The kitchen and living room are planned in connection to each other, and with large window openings on each side providing the quality of daylight through the apartment and the view to the fjord from both sides.

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Reflected sound ill. 86.4 It is important to avoid both the echoes and the persons in front absorbing the sound to create an acoustically good room with an evenly distributed sound. This means that in the first design phase the height has to be tested in both a RAY-diagram, to prevent echoes, and with the seats on a ramp, to make sure the room is high enough for this.

Direct sound

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To avoid this situation the seats can be displaced vertically and then the sound can travel freely through the room. This is however not possible in the low room because the people will be seated too high in relation to the room height and the experience of the room.

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From this diagram it becomes clear that three reflectors in the ceiling are not enough if the sound should be evenly distributed. The back row of the audience will have the three first-order reflections, which are stated as a minimum, but the front row will not experience the same benefits from the reflectors. From this diagram the auditorium needs more ceiling reflectors. Even though the sidewalls will also contribute with reflections, the people in the middle cannot be sure to get these reflections, because the outermost placed people might absorb and “shadow” the sound.

angled reflectors

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rows will receive at least three first order reflections. ill. 87.3 Good speech intelligibility is important in auditoriums, big lecture rooms, conference rooms etc.

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By breaking up the ceiling in more pieces in different angles, the front, the middle and the back rows will receive at least three first order reflections.

summery These investigations provide an overview of the importance of the room shape in relati on to the reflections and the exclusion of echoes. Moving away from the boxed room and creating walls and ceiling reflectors with different angles, the distribution of the sound can directed as needed – to the audience and not back to the source.

After a certain distance (the Reverberation Radius) from a source the direct sound level drops to less than the reverberant sound level and this makes the reflections important, especially for the audience in the back of the room.

In terms of materials used in the room it is important, especially in large rooms, that the rear wall is very absorbing, so that the sound is not reflected back to the source and creating an echo.

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Acoustic calculations

catt-model

After the initial investigations of the lecture room according to reflection lines, a room is modeled in 3D to be able to analyse it through the program CATT-Acoustic. The lecture room has a maximum size of 18m by 12m in plan, which relates to the grid system on the bridge. Because of the hexagon shape the room will not fill out the space, but leave the corners for the box free of function. To build up the model the ceiling reflectors are created by sketching the reflections from the source to the audience and through this ensure Sound sourcean even distribution of the sound.

Because the sound losses strength with the distance the rearmost seats need the most reflections to ensure a even SPL in the room.

The values that have to be analysed in the CATT-Acoustic are the reverberation time, the clarity and the distribution of the sound. Materials for the lecture room have been chosen to correspond with the building materials (concrete, steel and wood) and the technical requirements.

The materials used in the different models are described in the schedule in terms of the absorption coefficients.

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Entrance

ill. 88.1 The construction of the reflecting roof. Starting from the sound source the ceiling is created to distribute the sound as equally as possibly in the room.

Sound source

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ill. 88.3 Section of the lecture room with the reflecting ceiling.

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ill. 89.1 Spatial model of the lecture room to be used for simulations.

The first model The first model has a high reflected concrete (A) on the ceiling and the walls, except the rear wall, which has an absorbing material (C) to avoid echoes. The floor is covered with wood (D) and the audience is seated on wood padded seats (B). Because of the high reflecting materials in most of the room, the reverberation time on 1.17sec is too high. The deutlichkeit is too low; because of the long reverberation time the speech intelligibility is lost. The sound pressure level is good for the first 20 ms, but between 20ms and 50ms problems occur, because the SPL is different all over the room.

ill. 89.2 The amount and power of the reflected sound. All reflections happen within the first 50 ms signifying no occurrence of echoes.

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ill. 90.1 Distribution of sound from the sound is emitted to 20 ms later. The distribution is within a difference of only 4 dB.

ill. 90.2 Distribution of sound from 20 ms after the sound is emitted and until 50 ms later. The distribution is within a difference of 30 dB which means that the difference of the power of the sound will be highly noticeable.

ill. 90.3 Clarity of the speech. This value should be higher than 50 % to achieve a good speech intelligibility.

First model second interation Because of these problems a new material is introduced. The architectural idea of the room and the materials are closely related, this limits the amount of materials to choose from. A more absorbing concrete (E) is used on the walls to keep the same expression. The remaining materials stay the same. In this analyse the reverberation time is 0,69sek which is good in relation to the speech intelligibility. This means that the deutlichkeit (93.5%) is also good in this model. The problem is still the SPL for the period between 20ms and 50ms. ill. 90.4 Power of reflection over a period of time. No reflections can be found outside the permitted first 50 ms.

ill. 90.5 The sound pressure level is equally distributed in the first 20 ms.

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ill. 90.6 The distribution of sound according to SPL is improved by the use of other materials. The difference are however still too big.

ill. 90.6 The clarity is in this model good, with a value over 50 %.

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The entrance is in the back of the room on top of the audience slope, but the height of the room at this point is a bit low and due to this a new model is made. In this model the outer shape is maintained whereas the audience seating is changed to an angle of 18 degrees instead of 20, the last two rows of seating are deleted to make more room for the entrance area. The materials remain the same.

The results of this change are a reverberation time of 0.69sec and a deutlichkeit on 90.9% which is both good.

The SPL figure for the first period of time shows a good distribution of the sound among the audience, but the next period is still problematic. The reverberation time is overall good, but the RT according to frequencies can be challenging because the low frequencies have a long RT in relation to the mid frequencies which are the ones speech are related to. To solve this problem another kind of audience seating (F) which is more absorbing is used in the auditorium.

Entrance

Sound source ill. 91.1 Section of the second model. The ceiling reflectors are maintained from the first model.

Sound source

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ill. 91.2 Plan of the second model where the entrance space is extended.

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125 250 500 1k 2k 4k Entrance 1,03 0,73 0,83 0,87 0,72 0,84 s 1,03 0,73 0,83 0,87 0,72 0,85 s 1,14 0,84 0,94 0,98 0,82 0,92 s 0,84 0,74 0,76 0,78 0,73 0,75 s 0,87 0,62 0,65 0,67 0,57 0,66 s 18,44 24,82 21,99 20,94 24,36 19,21 % 18,34 24,80 22,09 20,93 24,33 19,17 % 5,22 5,20 5,19 5,21 5,22 5,22 m 10,02 10,11 10,11 10,10 10,11 10,03 %

ill. 91.3 Reverberation time according to frequencies in the reshaped model. The reverberation time for 125 Hz is too high in relation to the frequencies for speech.

ill. 91.4 The reflections in the room haven’t changed significant in the new model. All reflections still happen within 50 ms.

ill. 91.6 The SPL is good for the first period with a difference of only 4 dB.

ill. 91.5 The clarity is in the new model still above 50 % and the speech intelligibility is sustained.

ill. 91.7The differences of SPL in the second period is too scattered and the perception of the sound will be different according to location in the room.

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Second model second iteration EyrT EyrTg SabT T-15 T-30 AbsC AbsCg MFP Diffs

This changes provides a more evenly distribution of the reverberation time over frequencies around 0.7 sec. The SPL for the period between 20ms and 50ms have not changed significant and this has to be changed to create an acoustically well functioning room.

The SPL is higher at the back of the room and to change this, more absorbing material (C) is added in that area of the room.

ill 92.2. A good clarity is experienced in all seats.

125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 0,95 0,78 0,92 0,95 0,81 0,92 s 0,96 0,78 0,92 0,96 0,81 0,93 s 1,07 0,89 1,03 1,06 0,91 1,00 s 0,82 0,76 0,84 0,83 0,77 0,84 s 0,76 0,70 0,76 0,77 0,65 0,73 s 19,59 23,39 20,07 19,36 21,94 17,48 % 19,54 23,45 19,99 19,28 21,92 17,37 % 5,18 5,21 5,20 5,22 5,20 5,20 m 10,23 10,27 10,24 10,22 10,27 10,14 %

ill. 92.1 Reverberation time according to frequencies.

ill. 92.3 Sound pressure level is equally distributed from 0 to 20 ms.

Second model third iteration

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The model has the perforated metal on the rear wall and on the three back parts of the walls; this affects all the analysed values. The RT is just beneath 0,7sec and is evenly distribution over the frequencies. Both periods regarding SPL are within the maximum difference of 10 dB and the deutlichkeit is over 60%, where the lower limit for a good value is 50%. This model now fulfills both architecturally and the technical requirements putted up for the lecture room.

ill. 92.4 Sound pressure level from 20 to 50 ms. is too different for the audience to experience a equal sound regardless of siting.

125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 0,85 0,74 0,72 0,76 0,75 0,81 s 0,85 0,75 0,73 0,77 0,76 0,81 s 0,96 0,85 0,84 0,87 0,86 0,90 s 0,79 0,73 0,71 0,78 0,67 0,75 s 0,65 0,70 0,68 0,67 0,66 0,67 s 21,75 24,55 25,01 23,68 23,53 19,91 % 21,71 24,41 24,73 23,44 23,34 19,87 % 5,21 5,21 5,21 5,21 5,22 5,20 m 10,02 10,03 10,03 10,03 10,03 9,99 %

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Lecture room with materials

93 ill. 93.1 The lecture room seen from the stage. The rear wall and rearmost side walls are made with perfereted metal and the ceiling and remaining side walls of concrete.

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ill. 97.3. crosssection1:2000 section

ill. 98.1 Elevation from east

elevations

ill. 98.2 Elevation from West

Elevations Elevations show the visual picture of the bridge seen from east and the west side. The building on the bridge is conceptually designed in a cubic functionalistic style. The visual tectonic gives a clear understanding of the load bearing column structure. The facades reflect a play in shape, with breaking up volumes horizontally and vertically and in use of natural materials. The overall shape also reflects the context bridge is planned for.

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Bridge organization 100

Building 1:

Ground Floor: Housing.

Building 3:

Ground Floor: Graphic Design Lab. 1. Floor: Housing.

2. Floor: Housing. Building

5:

Ground Floor: Hotel.

1. Floor: Hotel.

2. Floor: Hotel.

3. Floor: Hotel.

4. Floor: Hotel.

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Ground Floor: Administration and Service.

1 .Floor: Administration and service, Housing.

2 .Floor: Housing.

3 .Floor: Restaurant.

4 .Floor: Housing.

5 .Floor: Housing.

Building 2:

Ground Floor: Installation Art.

Digital Design.

1. Floor: Housing.

Building 4: The functions are organized according to the function diagram. The functions are placed in different zones that relate to each side of the bridge. At the Aalborg side the functions that are placed are more modern electronic workspaces that relate to the pulsing context. In relation to the more quiet area traditional handcraft workspaces are placed at the Nørresundby side.

By placing the largest volumes on each side of the opening, a very dramatic expression is attained. Towards Aalborg the building volumes are relative large and systematized in their organization, while in relation to the natural self-grown side of Nørresundby, the buildings become more fragmented and coincidental.

Ground Floor: Computer Lab. 1. Floor: Housing.

Building 6:

Ground Floor: Art Café.

1. Floor: Housing.

2. Floor: Housing.

3. Floor: Housing.

4. Floor: Housing.

5. Floor: Housing.

6. Floor: Housing.

The conceptual idea of the buildings is to interact the different functions. L- shapes, T-shapes, etc, in plan and section, are spatially interwoven to produce a range of dynamic in between spaces.

Functions merge and overlap each other, allowing different functions to come together.

Building 8:

Ground Floor: Housing.

1. Floor: Housing.

2. Floor: Housing.

3. Floor: Housing.

4. Floor: Housing.

Aalborg

Housing Zone 1

Hotel

Housing Art Cafe

Housing Restaurant

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Ground Floor: Housing.

1. Floor: Housing.

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Ground Floor: Glassblowers Studio.

1. Floor: Potters Studio.

2. FloorGlass- and pots exhibition

Building 10:

Ground Floor: Workshop, Workshop for children.

1. Floor: Workshop.

Building 13:

Ground Floor: Art Café.

1. Floor: Art Café.

2. Floor: Art Café.

Building 14:

Ground Floor: Sculptures Studio.

Building 15:

Ground Floor: Painters Studio.

1. Floor: Gallery

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Ill.102.1 View from north-east landing, Nørresundby

The illustration shows the conceptually planned landing seen from north-east side of the bridge. The landing with the split connection provides a small intimate guest harbor space for small boats in front of the municipal building.

Cubic building volumes are elevated by using the column structure. This creates experimental spaces both on the bridge and inside the buildings. The open urban spaces around the buildings create the possibility for creative outdoor activities and exhibition for the art related bridge program. Building volumes with large window openings creates a natural connection between inside and outdoor spaces. This conceptual thought allows the art related functions to be experienced from the bridge for pedestrians.

The material use with wooden cladding on the bridge deck reflects a calmer environment referring the function placed on this side of the bridge.

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Ill.104.1 View from south-west, Aalborg

ill. 104.1 shows the urban space in front of the future planned house of music.

This space connects the bridge landing to the pulsing environment and interact the bridge to the context. Buildings on the bridge have a clear verticality. The column structure is intensifying this expression by creating a clear visual tectonic expression.

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Ill.104.2 View from north shows the environment across the bridge. The buildings volumes are elevated in different levels from the bridge deck to crate passage and spatial experience for pedestrians on their journey crossing the bridge. The covered spaces with different heights give the opportunity of making the connection between inside and outside areas. This again allows the program on the bridge to interact with the outdoor spaces. The patchwork of materials is controlled partly by the functions inside the building volumes and by aesthetic qualities conceptually planned for the bridge.

ill. 105.2 shows a larger urban plaza on the Aalborg side of the bridge. This is reflected by a Digital Art Lab and an increased use of industrial materials. Art, artists, and individuals interact in this active zone. The columns, the plaza floor, and the building facades become open spaces for the artists to experiment and play. The columns in particular can become areas for art installations and outdoor exhibitions; wrapped in fabric, intertwined with string, illuminated by colored lights, or supporting temporary exhibition walls and video screens.

Ill.105. 1 View north, outdoor area kids workshop

105 ill. 105.2 View plaza seen from north

Building detailing

Distribution of functions The volume consists of 25 cubes for housing, 7 cubes for administration, and 4 cubes for a cafĂŠ. Each cube measures 6 x 6 x 6 meters. Pre-determined requirements for square-meters govern the distribution of these cubes with respect to function, while components from the typology study govern the configuration of these cubes with respect to function.

A mixed-use diagram organizes the functions vertically.

To visually accentuate the interaction between functions and cubes, the volumes begin to interlock. In this way, a change in floor height affects the ceiling of the volume below. This in turn creates a more dynamic visual experience for individuals on the bridge, as well as differentiated interior spaces for individuals within the volumes. All manipulations are of three and six meters, adhering to the grid.

Appartment 1 & 2 Restaurant Service area Transit area

ill. 106.1 Distribution of functions

Facades The same 6 x 6 x 6 meter grid is used to compose the facades. Elements of a similar language to the building typologies are utilized, resolving the facades within the collective totality. This grid allows the interaction of different materials, experi-

ences, and individuals. The possibility of creating a patchwork provides opportunities to adapt the facades, and create an exciting visual experience. Incorporating transparent planes creates another visual experience by connecting individuals

within the volume to both the fjord and the individuals moving below.

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ill.106.3 West elevation

Appartment 1

Appartment 2

THE APPARTMENTS

Example 1 is based on a cube system where each cube represents a dimension of 6 x 6 x 6 meters. One-half cube is in this case used as a space for both entrance and staircase.

One and one-half cubes represent the apartment space. The apartment in example 1 is planned with the intention of experiencing different spaces and different levels. The living room is planned with a high ceiling to create the experience of being in a more open space. The dining area is elevated from the living room and planned with a lower ceiling to create a more intimate space.

Example 2 consists of two apartments based on the same cube system as mentioned in example 1. One-half cube is in this case also used as a space for both entrance and staircase. Two and one-half cubes represent space for two apartments interacting with each other.

Each apartment is planned with 2 stories. The functions in the apartment are planned with a focus on daylight, the possibility of sunlight, and the experience of different spaces. Functions such as bathrooms, bedrooms and a kitchen, are mainly placed on the east side of the apartment with the possibility of having morning sun. A living room and a dining space are placed facing west with the possibly of having evening sun. The kitchen and living room are planned in the same room; large window openings on each side provide the quality of daylight through the room and a view to the fjord.

ill.107.1 Sketch shows the distribution of two cubes in example 1.

ill.107.2 Sketch shows the distribution of three cubes in example 2.

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Bedroom Bathroom

Bathroom Bedroom

Living room

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom Bathroom

Bathroom Bedroom

Living room

Bedroom

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Bathroom

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Staircase

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Ill. 108.1 Image form west shows the visual expression of the bridge at night time. Different building scales and patchwork of material creates a play of light on the bridge.

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Now after the presentation of the project the time has come to discuss some of the key issues of this project. The two headlines for this discussion are: -Tectonic design, combining logic and aesthetics -Bridging Aalborg and Nørresundby -Tectonic design combining logic and aesthetics The theme of this semester “tectonic design” has been the foundation for the design of this bridge, and therefore it has been important to define the interpretation of what tectonic design was for this group. Essentially the definition called for a design that combined the abstract aesthetic with the logical answers to functional and construction matters. Still the group’s definition of tectonic seemed very broad, which resulted in a process that began by suggesting various scenarios of a bridge with the above- mentioned tectonic qualities. Although the end result of the process described a very simple almost Arcadian logic of tectonic, the starting point of the process was far more experimental and challenging, showing a somehow more contemporary tectonic expression. So the big question is why has this more simple and elementary form of tectonic been chosen? The answer to this question has a lot to do with the context of the site, a consciousness of the importance of the context that possibly is greatly due to our relationship with these areas. The analysis of the context did not ask for a third type of object that would be in disharmony with the spirit of Aalborg and Nørresundby. Apart form the context, it appeared that the combination of a bridge and a building called for a structure that was suitable both as bridge and building; the simple column structure of course appealed, seen from a logical perspective. But from an aesthetic per-

spective, the process of working with columns and mass proved to have a great aesthetic potential of breaking down the bridge and its volume to bits and pieces, creating a patchwork of textures, and variation of external and internal rooms.

However, it is not certain that an architectural implementation of patchwork alone is sufficient to generate a creative environment. This patchwork idea recalls the overtime self grown industrial areas of Aalborg and Nørresundby, but the qualities of such an environment with that particular atmosphere also refer to often creative areas such as Christiania or even Camden Market in London. In this way, the logic of the construction and function are combined with the aesthetic that relates to the context and the function; the design considers the structural suitability of column and volume elements, the joints between them, their materials as bridge components, the climate, and the flow of traffic [human and vehicular] across the Limfjord. Each of these decisions impacts how the system functions, but also how it reads as a whole.

Towards this end, aesthetic decisions influence the functional considerations, relate them to the context, and transform the poetic thought into an architectural expression.

Still it could be questioned whether this combination of logic and aesthetic was so dependant on each other that the system as a whole became too static and too rigid, aesthetical speaking. The system on one hand set up certain rules that had to be followed by the elements put into the system, rules of dimension, rules of gravity, and rules of shapes. While on the other hand, if used correctly, these rules should still have allowed the system to be playful and flexible. To some extent, it was thought that the 6 x 6 column system of the bridge contained the values of being playful and flexible in the way it was used on the bridge to combine columns

and volumes. But most likely the above mentioned qualities could be improved and investigated further by testing different grid sizes inside the 6 by 6 system, or looking for elements that could give the system a particular detailing in some areas creating a greater diversity, and a more lively experience of the bridge.

Bridging Aalborg and Nørresundby One of the major challenges of this project was to connect Nørresundby and Aalborg together so that over time they would be thought of as one city instead of two separate cities, despite their differences. In the analysis phase, different tools, theories and analysis was put up to assure the direction of the bridge design and to fulfil the vision of the two cities being seen as a whole. It can be difficult to predict if this vision would be fulfilled by this bridge because the vision depends on factors around the bridge.

Especially on the Nørresundby side, the areas have to be activated as the harbour front of Aalborg will be reignited during the coming years. Otherwise the bridge will dead-end on the Nørresundby side which currently is an uninteresting area in relation to the bridge. But if the areas around the bridge are developed as shown in the master plan, then most likely this bridge would contribute greatly to thinking of the two cities as one. This would open up the use of both sides’ qualities and potentials that eventually would generate a new attractive area on both sides and on the bridge itself. This more mental aspect of bridging Aalborg and Nørresundby can be hard to judge, as well as the even more physical aspect of connecting the areas in terms of function and logistics. The bridge seems to have functional and logistic qualities, although again these aspects are very dependant on the development in the nearby context of the bridge. It seems hard to judge the

bridge itself when discussing its ability to link Aalborg and Nørresundby because development of the nearby areas, and time this involves, are important factors when discussing this matter. Still, if the bridge in collaboration with the masterplan suggested in this report is combined, it seems as if the bridge has great logistic potential to create a circulation in the harbour area on both sides. A factor that probably would increase the dynamic is created by pedestrians and bikes crossing the bridge over the Limfjord. It is this dynamic that could help to bind the cities together. Also, by creating this multi-functional bridge, many different people would be attracted to the bridge and it could be possible that in the future, it would be perceived as a natural extension of Aalborg and Nørresundby, which would be the highest goal in linking Aalborg and Nørresundby as one city. The union of these cities in combination with the impact of a living bridge can be more than regional or even national; it can be global, making Aalborg and N;rresundby capitals of creative and knowledge-based enterprises. All the functions put on the bridge also serve another purpose than just creating the sense of a city on water; all these functions eventually would finance the bridge over time, and help to create a more dense city instead of a city that expands outward. This bridge reclaims space within the city and thereby prevents urban sprawl.

In this discussion the time factor has been mentioned several times now, and in the process of making the bridge, the idea of developing it over time has been present. Especially when working with a more or less open system, it seemed obvious to exploit the possibilities of how to make future additions or reorganisations.

However this project has moved partly in another direction because the bridge proposed is more fully developed in order to control some of the basic param-

eters and qualities on the bridge, such as sun and wind, open spaces, and the scale of buildings So the bridge is designed with intention of being self-grown rather than actually being self-grown and controlled by the inhabitants on the bridge. Even though the volume put into the system is considered to be the maximum amount of built space, the structure of the bridge should still allow especially the artists on the bridge to create shortterm exhibitions and installations, so that the bridge will change over time. When designing a large structure like a bridge it should also be considered how this structure could adapt to future demands and expansions. In the system there lies a possibility to expand in the western direction over the Limfjord if future additions to building mass are needed. These additions should of course follow the same guidelines according to wind, sun and urban space as already put up in the existing design. As the bridge proposal is today, it is considered to hold a great range of opportunities for future changes because the system is so relatively open and orthogonal that it fits a variety of different functions. This is visible in the organisation of the bridge as it is presented in this report. Still, there is a threat that the spaces can be too general; they may suit everything but nothing fits perfectly.

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conclusion

This project has high criteria for the integration of technical, functional and aesthetic aspects in order to produce a more thought-through and tectonic design.

Through this project these three various aspects have all been vital in the creation of this bridge, and influence in the design of it. Even though there have been a lot of parameters to integrate, from acoustics to genius loci, into an urban scale project that called for many urban investigations before moving onto the scale of architectural investigations and parameters, these three criteria remained important.

The scale in this project leaves a generally conceptual design with minor detailing.. In order to go to the next, more concrete project level, further investigation would be required regarding the internal organization and design of the individual rooms on this bridge.

But when looking at the technical aspects of this project, they resemble some of the most general and overall concepts of how to make a structure that is so simple and open that it contains the ability to adapt to a great variety of functional and aesthetic demands. Some of the more detailed parts of the project include: the optimization of a room for speech, the structural analysis of a section of the bridge, and the dimension and shape of the columns. All though the project, the system was thought of both on the scale of the totality and the joint between the column and building. The vision of a tectonic design has been the goal in order to assure a logical reading of the bridge.

The functional issues of this bridge are probably least developed, because through the project the scale has been too big to put up detailed demands for the functions. This resulted in some overall assumptions regarding the functions in the bridge surroundings and on the bridge as well, though the functions on the bridge are significantly more de-

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veloped than those in the surroundings.

However, some work was done to suggest the functional organization of one of the major buildings on the bridge, and also an investigation on how to design some apartments in this building in order to prove the possibilities of the system in terms of housing. The infrastructural situation, which also was considered functional, has been essential for the design of the bridge. It was important that this bridge also solve some of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traffic problems by providing another strategic connection through the city centre to the highway.

Lastly, the aesthetic aspect of the bridge design is somehow what binds the functional and constructional parts together and makes them more than being pure construction and functionality. The aesthetic dimension of the bridge ties it together with the identity of the context, creating an experience of space that continues the spatial feeling from the streets and industrial areas of Ă&#x2DC;strehavn, and the open raw areas of Stigsborg. The inspiration form these raw areas succeeds in creating a bridge that on different levels works with the spirit of the place, and binds the bridge to this place in the world. The columns and mass work together as an integrated, flexible, tectonic system. Each depends on the other, The aesthetic of the bridge not only works together with the context but also the functions and the environment on the bridge.

In fact, although the aesthetic, functional and technical aspects have been listed separately in this conclusion, all aspect are present together and influence each other, which resolves in an integrated design that has tectonic quality. The artistic environment in works in combination with the developing the masterplan for the Aalborg area and would generate a creative environment. However it is also the intention that this area be interactive, and

always changing. This variable depends greatly on the influence of the Kommune, the opportunities available to the public, and the attraction of influential forwardthinkers. It is also important to bring more individuals into residence within the city and on the bridge; an increase in density would enliven the public spaces on the bridge, and a concentration of living and working within the city would generate a more constant human presence in the public zones. The living bridge provides the tools for development in the future. It creates a new area within the city, but for this to be accepted into the urban fabric, the cities must develop respective but interrelated masterplans. If this bridge is to function as an art environment, the presence of the art and artists must be dominant and active otherwise the environment becomes uninteresting and passive. Also, the intention of creating an art environment comes with the understanding that for such and environment to succeed, it must grow over time. This environment cannot be planned or predicted; one can only establish a framework to be adopted and altered. Urban tools and case studies were useful references, but ultimately, the bridge must be adopted by the public. It is also considered that the bridge has the potential to be a real living bridge because of the mix of functions and the its position in the area. It will therefore be an important player in melting the two different cities together and creating a more coherent area that eventually would benefit both cities.

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appendix 1 Shadow

21. June 9 AM

21. March/September 9 AM

22. December 9 AM

21. June 12 PM

21. March/September 12 PM

22. December 12 PM

21. June 16 PM

21. March/September 16 PM

22. December 16 PM

In order to analyze the shadow situation on the Aalborg landing point, these shadow diagrams have been made to determine the effect of shadow on this area.

Conscious that some of the function on this living bridge would require a great deal of natural light, it is found relevant to do this analysis.

From the results of these renderings, it is clear that shadows are not

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a major problem if the bridge starts at the edge of the harbor. Even when the high-rise hotel and the high towers of the Østerhavn industry cast some shad-ows into the area of the bridge, these are relatively small, and only occur during a few hours in the morning and afternoon. More important, is considering what the area in front of the house of music, and between this house and the Østerhavn industry

can be use for, because here shadows will be more massive and dominating throughout the year.

It is not found relevant to do this shadow analysis for the landing on the Nørresundby side because of the lack of shadowing buildings.

CONCRETE Yield moment

column check Ns = 125 kN

300 mm

300 mm

Mmax = 27 kNm

5000 mm

Steelreinforcement ø = 20

M0 = 13,5 kNm

Calculation of yield moment in a concrete column with the dimension shown on ill.XX. Characteristic values for concrete: fck = 40 MPa Conrete 25, new tentor-steel: fyk = 550 MPa Normal safety class y0 = 1 Normal control class y5 = 1 Partial coefficients: yc = 1,65 y0y5 =1,65 ys = 1,3 y0y5 = 1,3 Calculation values fcd = fck/yc = 40/1,65 = 24,2 MPa fyd = fyk/ys = 550/1,3 = 423 MPa Esd = Esk/ys 2x105/1,3 = 1,54x105 MPa Calculating area of reinforcement on one side of the column: As = 3x202xπ/4 = 942 mm2 Height of zero line X = 1,25

As fyd b fcd

1,25x942x423 = = 69,2 mm 300x24,2

Yield moment is then Mcd =

942x423(300-0,4x69,2)

Mcd =

108,5 kNm

M1 = 0 kNm

Steel strength class Fy = 235 MPa Calculation value for steel: Fyd = 201 MPa Choice of profile class: A square profile tube on 250 by 250 mm and a material thickness on 10 mm and strength class S235. The profile class is number 1 for this type of profile.

Profile constants A = 9,49x103 mm2 Wy = 724x102 mm3 Wpl = 851x103 mm3 Iy = 97,7 mm Breaklength of the column is: Ls = 5000 mm Defining the exploration of the normal force nmax λ =

ls

5000 97,7 i = = 0,57 89,4εx1,0 89,4ε

for the chosen profile the column case a is being used which gives that χ = 0,89 Then the strength of the column is: Nb,R = χ A fyd = 0,89x9490x201x10-3 Nb,R = 16987 kN 125 = 0,0736 1698 This shows that the most stressed beam in the system only uses 7 % of it’s strengt to resist the loads from the system.

nmax =

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CAR BRIDGE SEPERATED FROM PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE WITH 6 M, ROAD DIMENSIONED FOR LIGHT CAR TRAFFIC, + PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ( BUSSES)

LIVING PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DIMENSIONED FOR EMRGENCY VEHICLES, FIRE TRUCKS, DELIVERY TRUCKS.

MAX. SPEED 50 KM/H.

VERTICAL LOADS FROM BUILDINGS ARE TRANSFERED DOWN BY THE COLUMS.

SECTION A-A

ONLY 1 LANE IN EACH DIRECTION, SEPERATED BY LINE IN THE MIDLE PAYLOAD 5 kN/m2

A

PAYLOAD 5 kN/m2

A

WIND LOAD 1 kN/m2

table 6.8: payload for parking and traffic areas. categories of traffic areas

qk kN/m2

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5.0

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bridge deck

load capacity of hole deck

HD 265 (Span max. 15 m) My > Md Not ok HD 320 (Span max. 17 m) My < Md ok

span width in metres Diagram showing HD- elements load bearing / breaking capacity according to span.

Calculation slab bridge deck Calculation for dimensioning of bridge slab made with online program from Contiga AS. (www.contiga.no) Calculation shows the result for slab element HD 320 calculated from the following criteria: Self load 1,0 kN/m2 Payload 5,0 kN/m2 Span 120000 mm The result shows the chosen element can handle the applied forces.

Slab element specifications HD320; maximum span up to 15, 0 m HD320 • 420 kg/m² transport weight • 440 kg/m² mounting including joints

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appendix 3

Construction concept Figure 1: Steel beams placed in the column grid 6 m x 6 m.

Figure 2: Slab elements span between steel beams as a share plate.

Figure 3: Wall elements placed on top of steel beams. Vertical forces are transferred from the beams to load bearing columns. Wall elements function as shear walls to stabilize the load bearing column structure. fIG. 1

fIG. 3

Figure 4 and 5: Shows example for load bearing steel structure.

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24 m

38 meter

180 m 55 m

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+ 35 meter + 20 meter

+ 13 meter

+ 15 meter + 1.5 meter

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east elevation + 54 meter

+ 54 meter + 36 meter

+ 10 meter + 15 meter + 7 meter

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