The Arc

03 FRI HAMN EN

Team members

Marina Causí Jiménez Karen Jonkers Jacek Józekowski Emma van der Saag

THE ARC

The Frihamnen harbor is a post-industrial area in the east of the city of Stockholm. It is used by cruise ships and freight ships, transporting passengers and cargo. The municipality planned here 35.000 new apartments, balancing private and commercial activities, well connected with the city center. The development should support the ambitions of a climate smart and resilient city, living up to the UN agreements on climate, CO2 and biodiversity. By using the Doughnut Economics concept of Kate Raworth (2012), with the underlying planetary boundaries of Johan Rockstrom (SRI), and the principles of life of the Biomimicry approach, we came to solutions that fit in the space where humanity can thrive while respecting the planetary boundaries.

Four solutions to the given challenges are elaborated:

1. Sustainable, recycled, affordable housing in cruise ships. Cruise ships with around 1000 cabins can be bought for 35mlln USD. Another 70 mln can be spent on renovations and still the houses will be 50% cheaper than average apartments.

2. Boost biodiversity by connecting the surrounding wood and park with a softened waterfront to create the ideal habitat for feeding, nesting and sheltering seaducks, waders, gulls and seabirds.

3. Keeping the historic landmarks in place to become a multifunctional cross border area: checkpoint, social and commercial functions combined.

4. Connecting the city by cable car to quickly transport up to 2000 visitors per hour from the cruise ships to the city center.