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Z Y D H A V N : II Landscape architecture & planning studio 2015
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Colofon St u d e n t s Andrews, Sophie Louise
Hesselholdt, Jesper
Møller, Frederikke Fossum Thurø
Vandendungen, Mark
Blicher, Mette
Holm, Jens Hansen
Nordow, Mia
Vehabovic, Amra
Broberg, Troels Sindballe
Hopps, Inge Borregaard Pedersen
O’Connell, Gerard William
Østergaard, Nanna Maj Stubbe
Bulath, Johanna Eszter
Husum, Hanna Grimsrud
Palmgren-Salomonsson, Jon
Burr, Maria Skytt
Jakobsen, Pernille Sidelmann
Pedersen, Hans Bruun
Bøye, Cecilie
Jensen, Cathrine Tankmar Juhl
Rasmussen, Nichlas Claus
Carstensen, Mira Theil
Jessen, Naja
Rousting, Nicolai Bülow
Dehlsen, Mie Højmose
Jolly, Leo
Sanfridsson, Karin Johanna
Drummond, Clare
Kalsi, Sheila
Schmidt-Petersen, Kit
Fallah, Muzdah
Krebs, Michala Kaja
Silvano, Leonor
Frelin, Ander Oskar
Larsen, Trine
Skajaa, Julie
Friis, Isabella Lindeschouw
Lassen, Rasmus Bundgaard
Steengaard, Annabell Wallin
Haslev, Ditte
Madsen, Troels Øgaard
Sørensen, Marianne Grønkjær
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Peter Lundsgaard Hansen, plh@ign.ku.dk- Course responsible Torban E. Dam, toda@ign.ku.dk Jens Linnet, jl@bogl.dk Martin Lysholm Hjerl, martin@sted-cph.dk Carsten Johansen, cajo@ign.ku.dk (ModelLab)
Vi p Edit o ria l t e a m Sofie Brincker, sobr@ign.ku.dk Peter Lundsgaard Hansen
La y o u t Jette Alsing Larsen, jeal@ign.ku.dk
Sp e c ia l t h a n k s t o : Georg Boyes Fond We are greatful for the stimulating walks, talks, lectures and discussions with the our fellow colleauges from The University of Copenhagen and offices. A special thanks to Koen Hauspy and the office LAND -landschapsarchitecten in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Table of Contents Z y d h a v n - a te rri to ry o f S ydhavn
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T h e w a y w e w o rk 1
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T h e w a y w e w o rk 2
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T h e w a y w e w o rk 3
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Pa p e r h a n d in 2
Gr. 1 : T h e Z y d h a v n P r ofi l e
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Gr. 2 : C o n n e c ti n g Wa t ers
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Gr. 3 : C o n c re te Sy m p hony
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Gr. 4 : Z y d h a v n Eq u a l ized
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Gr. 5 : C o n c re te F l u i d ity
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Gr. 6 : Si x S c e n e s i n Zydhavn
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Gr. 7 : Z y d h a v n – a n e w rhythm
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Gr. 8 : C o n n e c ti n g Id e nti ty
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Gr. 9 : T h e B a c k b o n e
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Gr. 1 0 : C o n tra s t o f Id e nti ti es
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The aim of the assignment is to plan, program and design for a sustainable urban connection in the south-western part of Copenhagen. This part of the assignment has similarities to e.g. the green bicycle route that connects Frederiksberg, Nørrebro and Østerbro. An additional challenge is that Sydhavn does not meet the demands for the future when it comes to access: public transportation to the greater Copenhagen is weak and local access to vast green areas such as Valbyparken and to Tippen by Kalveboderne are limited. This is, for a large part, because Sydhavn is divided into different areas by busy streets and two railway tracks. The Zydhavn project aims to address this dilemma of urban fragmentation with new visions of a greater coherence and improved access. However, Sydhavnen is also a fantastic (hidden) oasis. Therefore, one could argue that too much attention from politicians, and subsequently planners and architects is a sure way to make Sydhavnen look like all the other renovated quarters of Copenhagen. The intention of the Zydhavn project is not to give Sydhavn a whole new top-down identity. Neither is it the intention to make bottom-up
“an experimental Garden for new urban development” surveys and interviews of what people want. The intentions of the Zydhavn project is to let the landscape be the voice of urban negotiation – one that connects, opens up and gives access.
With Zydhavn the wish is to envision, plan, and to design for a future urban territory of
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a territory in Sydhavn way tracks and Tippen by the waters of Kalvebodløbet.
ZYDHAVN – a territory of Sydhavn Long-distance dedications and small-scale interventions.
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Sydhavn. Zydhavn, like some strange transitional world - a very long experimental garden in Sydhavn, is an urban landscape that joins: Sjælør Boulevard (and Vestre Kirkegård), Karens Minde, the allotment gardens on both sides of the rail-
Future plans for Sydhavn Since most of the housing is from the 1930’s and were build to support a growing need for housing to support low income working families the housing units are small. If Sydhavn, amongst other, is to attract e.g. young working families to generate a more diverse popularity of the people in Sydhavn one major challenge for the future will be to meet the demands for living in the city today. The question is what makes an attractive city life? What contemporary changes and new conceptions are needed to
meet the challenges for Sydhavn in the future? One such attempt to make changes is to improve public transportation with a metro station under Mozart’s Plads. Another attempt to make Sydhavn more attractive is an initiative to construct a beach by the water edge of Valbyparken. From Sydhavn to Zydhavn The overall assignment introduces combinations of long-distance dedications and small-scale interventions as an alternative to broad strategies of social, economical and environmental improvements. The assignment is open and with few limitations – the scale and the context is debatable through the design. To support the assignment and the learning outcome the course entails fieldwork in Germany, The Nederland’s, Belgium and France. Assignment Long-distance dedication The assignment is to plan and design a combined bicycle –and pedestrian connection from the
“The program is open. The scale and the context is debatable through the design” northern end (on top of the hill) of Sjælør Boulevard to the south – through Sydhavn to Tippen by Kalveboderne. The connection should be encompassed in such a way that it connects significant local areas and at the same time it should enhance the qualities of Sydhavn. Key areas (from north to south) can be taken into consideration (depending on the visions you have): The edge/boarders/ new openings between Vestre Kirkegård and Sjælør boulevard, the Gymnasium and the landscape that defines Sjælør Station, crossings and intersections at P. Knudsens gade, Karens Minde and its surroundings and the railway tracks that divides Sydhavn from Tippen and the waters of Kalveboderne – including the two overpasses. The proposal must consider the possibility to encompass runoff rainwater to alleviate the pressure of drainage.
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Ve s t re K i r k e g å r d
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K a l ve b o r d e r n e Small-scale interventions In order to anchor and to support the connection from north to south (as described before) the quality and identity of the local urban environment must be strengthened. Small-scale interventions along
and in proximity to the bicycle and pedestrian path can be identified, designed in greater detail and used for such proposes. These smaller interventions can include visions and activities such as space for sports, urban gardens,
quiet places, squares for performance, plantings (nurseries) and new places for urban experiments. The proposal must consider principles for storm water management on a local level.
The proposals shall reflect and contributes to an on-going discussion regarding sustainable urban transformation as a whole, and of our cities, their infrastructure and cultural significance in our cities today.
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The way we work 1 The way we work is by repeating the same model and the same drawings throughout the course. We do this meanwhile we talk, travel, listen, read, draw and evaluate. Model, Engagement, Movement and Observation (MEMO) are key concepts to understand how we work. The theory is; we make models because we work with space. We make them in order to engage with matter. The movement made from working with models help us observe and enable us to make new and better drawings and models. Bacause we shift from plans and models they will never exactly be alike - something changes in the process of going back and forth. This is because they (the plans, you and the models) are feeding off of each other – one always making the other adjust a little.
Presentations and discussions of design models. The way we work is through putting individual models and group models in the hole of the big model. This is our laboratory and this is where we rate and talk about the qualities of the design work.
The method
We use Google earth, maps and other representative medias to recreate the urban landscape of Zydhavn. We will build analogue model (we will build them in our Model Lab) of Z(S)ydhavn. During the building of the model we will rate qualities of the urban landscape and the possibilities for new development as qualified as possible. The big model (the context model) is where we test and develop our overall ideas. To understand small scale interventions we build models in fitting scale. During our work with the design we use the walls and floors of the school to exhibit our work in progress. The exhibition wall is where we meet our imaginary client and where we let go of our fear of showing all the mistakes we have to make before we are satisfied with the result. The floor we use like an experimental ‘campfire’ where we share ideas and have design conversations. Engagement. Think of a crime scene and of working on a murder case. Who is the murderer? In real life we try to recreate the scene of the crime through movement. We do this while we narrow in on a motive. The motive is important because it can reveal the murder. When we work in the studio we feed of models so to speak, because
Vertical projection combined with simple models during a design conversation (supervision). the movement we create makes us able to engage in our work. In planning we call the motive; issues (problem formulation) and the scene of the crime; the site. The observations we make when we work we document, evaluate and talk about. Observations that give us new knowledge and new possibilities are what we are looking for. We often call them the little mistakes - something that makes us wonder, because they often show themselves in a drawing or a model as something that just doesn’t fit
in the big picture. So look out for them! Besides working digital we work with two types of different models.
Simple models
There is a substantial advantages in building simple physical models. The investigative and inquisitive models have a central role in the process of analysis and design. They empower ideas, concepts and programming. We repeat the simple model again and again.
Abstract model. We travel with a model box and we have meetings and talks while we are on the move.
Abstract model
The first (and often the last) model we work with when we engage and try to understand our own work or other works of landscape architecture is even more simple. The model is abstract and we carry it with us in a model box. We can build this type of model anywhere. We often use this model when we travel and when we work on the floor in the studio.
Big model
In order to strengthen and qualify the way we discuss and evaluate our work in the context of a greater urban landscape we use a big model to test our arguments by putting our simple concept models in a big context model. We then repeat the process while we work on our digital plans, visualizations, sections, text and so forth. To read more about the way we work: http://www.fusion-journal.com/issue/003fusion-the-studio/the-simple-model-method-creating-steep-learning-curves-in-academic-design-studio/
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The way we work 2
THE WALL PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITIONS Supervisors
‘FLOOR’
THE STUDIO DESIGN DESIGN You
THE BIG MODEL SUPERVISION Peter Lundsgaard Hansen
THE PAPER DESIGN PROGRAM Sofie Brincker Editor Sofie Brincker
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The way we work 3 brickes and copplestone
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S T E E LS C A P E P R O C E SS DIA RY
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Landscape architec ture students in the city of Steel - Frederiksværk The unique historical site that deto Arresø and Roskilde Fjord, the hind the main pedestrian street and the canal has drawn attention to teachers and researchers from The University of Copenhagen. Consequently the University has organized a planning laboratory in Frederiksværk. The student projects will be a supplement to the competition that takes place later this year.
Until the end of June 60-65 students from Denmark and the world will be working intensively with a transformation of Frederiksværk. The overall design question is how Frederiksværk can be transformed within the following themes; 1. The connection between the water and the urban environment. Sustainable landscapes. 2. The urban spaces and their mutual relations. Climate and recreational space. 3. Access and identity.
tion. The aim is to work with both innovative and traditional solutions in a design for a sustainable urban process in Frederiksværk. Throughout the course at team of Landscape architects, teachers and researchers from The University of Copenhagen will follow and support their work. The studio entail travel, reshearch and work into a wide range of exemplaty sites in Barcelona, Spain. This paper will work as the stu-
dents dairy, where they each week upload their work, to share with orthers and to show the overall process of their work. One spread corresponds to one week of group work. In the end, this paper will show how the students have gone from analysing and a concept in week one, to having a com plete masterplan and design proposal in the end of their journey throgh Frederiksværk.
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The studios called Versailles and Skallingen are places where a ladder across a gaffa tape boarder (on the floor) marks a special work zone - this is where The Big Model is. This 3x5 m square is on the floor of Versailles, Model Lab and Skallingen and is the experimental territory of Zydhavn. In this zone we can mix and experiment with matter that normally seem non compatable - ex. fitting a stuffed bird, some bricks and a digital plan together and find new and unexpected observations in our work. From what we find we can then go back to our work outside the zone and incoorporate new ways of seeing into our design. With the gaffa tape we can take this work zone with us when we need to. Here we work with all scales, with books, digital drawings projected from the seeling down onto the models we make, paper presentations, stufed animals, 1:1 examples of pavement stone and soil types, movies, etc. This is from the course of 2014.
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09.00-10.00 Lecture. The campfire design Studio/ film PLH 10.00-12.00 Studio work
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WEDNESDAY 09.00-17.00 Studio work 16.00h - FIRST HAND IN (Versailles & Skallingen)
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THURSDAY
09.00-11.00 Exhibition and presentation 1 11.00-12.00 Introduction to group work and 1’st group model, studio work in groups/ PLH. Introduction to Paper. 13.00-17.00 Site visite. Program will be avaliable later.
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13.00-14.00 Introduction to Paper. Sofie/PLH. 14.00-15.00 Lecture.The power the title, Tobias Røder. Studiomega. 15.00-17.00 Studio work
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TUESDAY
09.00-10.00 My Big Five. Small dobbel lecture Jens and Martin 10.00-12.00 Studio work
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WEDNESDAY 09.00-15.00 Studio work 15.00h SECOND HAND IN. Upload paper and print A3 of group Paper 1. Big group model 1: 2000 (Versailles & Skallingen)
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09.00-13.00 Exhibition and presentation /PLH & co. Skall./Vers. 14.00 - 15.00 Evaluation and planning meeting( First introduction to 2’nd model). Fieldtrip preparation in groups. PLH & Co. Vers.
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FIELDTRIP Travelling, talking and making models
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FIELDTRIP Travelling, talking and making models
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FIELDTRIP Travelling, talking and making models
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WEDNESDAY FIELDTRIP Travelling, talking and making models
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FIELDTRIP THIRD HAND IN ‘Simple group model ‘hand in of (1) a relevant reference landscape and (2) the group idea. To be announced later.
08-9/05 FRIDAY & SATURDAY
FIELDTRIP Travelling, talking and making models
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13.00-14.30 Fieldtrip talks PLH/TODA 14.30-15.30 Second introduction to 2’nd group model and draft for the master plan/paper 2. 15.30 - 17.00 Studio work and workshop ‘incoorporating refrences’ /TODA 09.00 - 10.30 Lecture MASU planning/ KBH-Camilla (to be confirmed) 10.35 - 12.00 Lecture Krag & Berglund
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WEDNESDAY 09.00 -15.00 Studio work. (Model and draft/paper2)
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THURSDAY Kr. Himmelfartsdag FRIDAY MONDAY
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Mission complete - drawings and model
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Final work and newspaper
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Poster production and exam preparations
13.00-17.00 Introduction to course and to the way we work. - Introduction to the first Model and individual work /PLH & co. HAND IN of the Landscape heroes models See dashboard on absalon
Examination
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Mission impossible - Individual concept
Mission impossible - Final concept Mission complete - drawings and model
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Mission impossible - Group concepts and fieldtrip
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MONDAY 2. Pinsedag
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY 09.00-17.00 Exhibition and presentation of poster/paper and model in Skallingen and Versailles. PLH & Co.
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Studio Work
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13.00-13.30 Paper evaluation and coordination /PLH/Editors. 13.30-17.00 Studio work
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TUESDAY
09.00-12.00 Studio work
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WEDNESDAY 09.00-17.00 Studio work
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THURSDAY
09.00-17.00 Studio work
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12.00h FINAL PAPER SUBMISSION-Upload paper/Editors (Versailles) 13.00h Evaluation and planning meeting 13.30-17.00 Studio work and preparation. Posters.
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WEDNESDAY 09.00-17.00 Studio work and preparation. Posters.
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09.00-15.00 Studio work and preparation. Posters. 15.00-17.00 Examination talks, evaluation and paper hand out / PLH/Editors
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09.00-16.00 - PLH & Censor: Group presentations and individual examination (Versailles/Skallingen)
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TUESDAY
09.00-16.00 - PLH & Censor: Group presentations and individual examination (Versailles/Skallingen)
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WEDNESDAY 09.00-16.00 - PLH & Censor: Group presentations and individual examination (Versailles/Skallingen)
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THURSDAY
09.00-16.00 - PLH & Censor: Group presentations and individual examination (Versailles/Skallingen)
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FRIDAY
09.00-16.00 - PLH & Censor: Group presentations and individual examination (Versailles/Skallingen)
09.00h Planning and evaluation meeting. Working on the Masterplan. Status. 09.30-12.00 Studio work 15.00h FORTH HAND IN - (Print A1 with; title, masterplan, concept, visualizations and sections. Latest model for the big model)
09.00-12.00 Studio work and preparation. Posters.
14.00h THIRD HAND IN 13.00.17.00 Presentations and critique in Versailles and Skallingen. PLH & Co.
09.00-09.30 Planning and evaluation meeting in Skallingen. Working towards a final draft for the master plan. PLH 09.30-10.30 Lecture BOGL 10.35-12.00 Lecture SLA
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WEDNESDAY 09.00-17.00 Studio work
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THURSDAY
09.00-17.00 Studio work
The calendar shows the scheduled activities. Since the course is a full time course, it is expected that the students/groups, outside of the scheduled activities, find the necessary time for preparation. NOTE. Be aware that changes may occur. Therefore remember to check the dashboard on absalon every morning or afternoon.
Practical information
Modellab is situated on the first floor - above Skallingen and below Versailles. You can use the materials that have been thrown in the bin. Please keep Modellab clean and organized. We will use this space a lot and we are not the only ones using Modellab. You can by special materials for modelling in the Students Shop in Modellab or in Tutein & Koch, address; Farvergade 8, 1463 København
All lectures will be held in Versailles if not otherwise indicated. Supervision; the team of supervisors are available during the course (see calendar where it says Studio work). Please remember to make appointments in advance by mail. Throughout the course there will be opportunity to work with vertical projection in groups and during design talks.
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The Zydhavn Profile
“The Park Karens Minde will be a multifunctional area which can include storm water management, give the residents a green living room right outside their front door and be a link between Sjælør Boulevard and Sydhavnstippen.”
Sydhavn is a part of the city with many areas with different compositions. It’s an area not very well known to many Copenhageners, although it is so close to the city centre. But when you look into the area you realize how many qualities the area holds. This is not Vesterbro, this is not Valby, this is Sydhavn, and when you are there, you can really feel that it is a neighbourhood with its own typology, attitude and history. The main challenge as we see it is that the many different areas are not as well connected as they could be.
“This is not Vesterbro, this is not Valby, this is Sydhavn” The green line
North to South running through this area is Sjælør Boulevard. In this proposal we redesign this street with the new Zydhavn Profile; a
backbone of trees in a grid and a water management system combined with walking paths and experiences for visitors. We do not want to force a totally new concept to Sydhavn and make it the “new Vesterbro”. We want to enhance the values that are unique and enhance the Sydhavn spirit. In this context we don’t want to talk about the Zydhavn Profile only in terms of street design. We want to explore the Zydhavn spirit and by our design provide platforms for it to grow even stronger and for more people to meet each other and take it further.
nature area of Sydhavnstippen. Karens Minde has an excellent location in the heart of Both Sydhaven and the green stretch of Sjælør Boulevard. We want to emphasize this role with The Karens Minde Park, the new city park of Sydhavnen. It is a park that will both take the role as meeting point when Mozarts Plads gets transformed into a metro station, but also extend the cultural life from Karens Minde into the rest of Sydhaven.
Karens Minde Park
When studying the map, it would be easy to start the stretch closest to the city centre and design the stretch down through the area and end at Tippen. But to give that dignity to the northern start of Sjælør Boulevard would almost be rude to the rest of Sydhavn. Instead we want to look at this stretch with Karens Minde as an anchor in the middle with a Northern path connecting it to the city, and a southern stretch connecting it to the
Karens Minde is the centre and anchor in Sydhavnen.
The green line connects the different areas of Sydhavnen. Along the stretch, green interventions add value to the visitor. KM Park is the new green centre of Sydhavn. Group 1: By M, M, F & O
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The Zydhavn Profile at Sjælør Boulevard connected to the cemetery. The rain water management ditch runs next to the street and bring vegetation and biodiversity through the area.
At certain locations, the board walk connect the street with the cemetery, this will be designed as a pocket park and in some places an entrance to the cemetery.
The rain water management ditch will vary in size, and where possible, parts of the cemetery could be taken in as part of the intervention area.
Sjælør Boulevard enter Karens Minde Park at P Knudsens Gade. The profile change into a green space, but the rain water ditch continues into the middle of the park. The board walk lead people through the park and let them cross from one side to the other.
The Wasted Cut: The line cuts through a hill at Tippen, exposing the soil-profile and tells the story of how the area is constructed of waste.
The grids of trees create a green line that connects North and South in Sydhavnen. Karens Minde Park becomes the new green center of the area. 1:10 000 Platforms at the Southern point give access to the water. Group 1: By M, M, F & O
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Fig. 2 Connections - Important connections and key points on the stretch from north to south
Fig. 3 Concept diagram - Water becomes a gathering and diversifying element in the 3 areas
Water is present everywhere you go in Sydhavnen, from the strict lines of Sjælør Boulevard, through the busy station area of Sjælør station, across the village and marsh of Karens Minde, passing the exuberant lagoon on the other side of the train tracks into the vast green area of Tippen. As a common element, the waterways leads the way to the hidden treasures of Sydhavnen, relieves the district from the incriminating storm water and adds together with the new green infrastructure, amenity value to the area.
order to support the characteristics of the local. In the northern area the water is collected from the residential areas and transported southwards along Sjælør Boulevard. It moves quickly complimenting the fast movement of the bicyclist and straight line of the boulevard. This area is mainly for transportation. In the area around Karens Minde, the water is collected and used to create recreational value. The water runs into a village pond at Karens Minde and further south, a larger marsh area. Concurrently with the intensification of water elements, the density of the vegetation increases towards the existing dense forest. Some areas are used for infiltration and some are used as permanent wet basins acting as retention for storm water.
Design
The water is a common design element from the northern part of Sydhavnen to Tippen in the south, but it is used very differently within each area in
The “Villgage” square of Karen Minde
Fig. 5 The Village - A farm, a marsh and a forest merches into a village with water as a gathering element as well as focal point in the village. Pathway
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Fig. 6 The River Delta - Water is a highly visible element and it is purifyed before leading it to the sea. At the other side of the railway tracks a new meandering canal stretches towards “The Tip” of Sydhavnen. Designed to purify the runoff water from the sealed surfaces of the adjacent areas, the canal is constructed from the principles of phytoremediation: Mitigating the concentration of pollutants
in the water with the use of plants able to contain, degrade or eliminate different contaminating materials. The canal reaches out in the vast area of Tippen, leading the way to the end of Sydhavnen while cleaning the water before leading it out into the sea.
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Fig. 7 Haute Deûle, Lille, France - Left: Catchment area between the road and the path collects water for transport and infiltration. Right: The pathway is adapated to the existing trees. Large stones marks the entrances and important crossings.
Vegetation emerges from the concrete
Fig. 8 Louvre-Lens, Lens, France - Left: The transition between open and closed. Lightpoles creates a rythme and leads the way. Right: The path winds around existing trees and vegetation emerges from the pavement and a narrow line cut into the concrete.
Bunker, viewpoint Crossings
Water purification
Fig. 10 Plan
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Fig. 9 Harnes Lagooning, Harnes, France - Left: The technique of purifying water using phytoremediation cleans the water while creating excellent habitats for amphibians, supporting biodiversity in the area. Right: The man maid canals are a beautiful feature in the landscape. Bridges connects across the canals. Remains from WW2 such as this bunker, act as landmarks and focal points.
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Concrete symphony The View
“The defined path through the bunker and dense vegetation guide pedestrians towards the cultural centre.”
The Wall
The Cultural Centre Visuals showing how the concrete block structure creates a coherence, all the way through the axis.
What we want to do This project aims to create a cohesive and legible connection through Sydhavn while at the same time enhancing the character and qualities of the smaller areas within Sydhavnen. We wish to reinvigorate interest and use by the local citizens as well as people from neighboring areas. We are working with a concept of framing, hiding and revealing which with simple interventions will enable us to arouse curiosity and intriguing new ways of experiencing the area. Plan
Section / elevation
Concept Throughout the project area concrete is used as the main material just as the overall design language will be the same although the elements are used for different purposes. This makes it possible to make a coherent project all the way from Vigerslevs Allé to Sydhavns Tippen while at the same time dealing with the specific problems or challenges of the smaller individual areas.
Use of concrete blocks sins incorporated into the street- and landscapes of Sydhavnen. Along the stretch of Sjælør Boulevard stormwater management is an important factor in the design of the pedestrian area, here the paving will be slightly raised in order to allow stormwater to be collected and led to retention basins without disturbing traffic. Gaps in the paving will allow people to see the flow of the water under them.
Entrances
Views
Guidance
The project will deal with stormwater by leading it to retention ba-
Wall structure The wall is formed by a grid system, allowing for variation within the wall both vertically and horizontally. This will break the monotony of the long boulevard, while maintaining a structure.
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The Wall The Wall Creates a dynamic border north-south along Sjælør Boulevard on the otherwise unused side of the Vestre Cemetery. Access to the cemetery is a priority because it is an underused green area proximate to a densely populated area. The Pedestrian Path is made up of concrete, like the wall, but with a different texture. The divisions in the slabs of pavement coincide with the
gaps in the wall. This creates continuity in the wall elements and path. The path serves as the major stormwater management element on the site. It is at the same level as the sidewalk today but with a channel underneath. The water channel will be visible between the gaps in the slabs, making the stormwater elements visible.
H: 1,6m - 5m W: 0,5m - 16m D: 0,2m Size range of wall elements square and retention bassin
The View concrete walls
activity zones
entrances
edges
paved sur face
subtle inter ventions
The intersection between Sjælør Boulevard and Ring Road 2 is a large barrier on the axis. To clarify the connection, we create a path through the bunker at this intersection. Currently the bunker is covered in dense vegetation, creating visual and sound barrier
of traffic for the residents on either side. Cutting through the vegetation provides a visual connection, while crossing the intersection and maintains the barrier functions. The path through the bunker is lined by concrete wall elements which define the path/direction.
The Cultural Centre Karens Minde represents the cultural center of Sydhavn. There are variety of functions for all types of people and interest groups. In its current state, it has an undefined edge. There are closed / semi-closed edges between the area and the surroundings. We create a
consistent border in concrete elements around Karens Minde to indicate coming and going of this area, and mark the entrances with vertikal concrete blocks. We pave the area around the old beautiful building, to elevate it’s status and importance.
The Hinterland The southernmost end of the site, Tippen, is a large nature area dominated by open grass areas and scattered clusters of trees. Tippen has a natural ending because it is a peninsula, and therefore a destination at the end to draw visitors out into the nature
area. We will emphasize the value of the place, by creating subtle interventions of concrete, such as a rised path, framing a view with vertical blocks, or paving a small area. These elements will stand out as sculptures in the landscape.
Begining and End Installation
To define the long stretch from the top of Sjælør Boulevard to the very end of the Hinterland, we are placing a sculptural grid of tree on a floor of concrete, in each end. Lamps placed in the floor will light up the canopies at night, turning the installations into lighthouses.
Photo by Vetschpartner Landscape Architecture
Group 3: By Inge, Rasmus, Leo, Nanna, Cathrine
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Zydhavnen Equalized
THE SEA
THE CITY
A lookout tower at Tippen pulls you out of the city. At Tippen you can reach down and dip into the water, or reach up and look out. The lookout tower opens the view of both nature of Amager and the city you came from. Created is an open playground at the edge between land and water.
This project is connecting Zydhavnens attractions and key sites to each other and to the rest of Copenhagen by creating a bike path through the area. The bike path links up on the greater biking network of Copenhagen, as well as giving space for unique blue-green public spaces along the way, strengthening the backbone of Zydhavnen. Zydhavnen have the quality of a location in the transition between city and sea. These two elements acts as the main push/pull factors, the reason to go and come back. Within minutes, you can move from the quarters of Sjælør boulevard to the sheep paddock at Tippen. The turning point of the transition is the heart of Zydhavnen; Karens Minde.
Balance of a spine
Two key elements throughout the design of the bike connection are water and greenery as the intertwining influences, treating and infiltrating the storm water while giving pedestrians an enhanced sense through their surroundings. Copenhagen is chal-
THE CITY Crossing borders; Sjælør boulevard interact with Vestre kirkegård through a pedestrian path along a swale.
of spaces along the way. The pattern for dispersing green shall be from the already strongly vegetated boulevard and outwards enveloping key squares of the boulevard, defining the hart of Zydhavnen, Karens Minde and pulling you out into the horizontal openness of Tippen.
Crossing borders Defining Karens Minde
THE SEA
Tippen, a place for contemplation
Understanding the area: The push/ pull factor of the city and the sea lenged with flooding through heavy rain events, and by disconnecting the boulevard from the sewer system, Zydhavnen can contribute to a more resilient Copenhagen. The strong north - south going axis of Sjælør boulevard, and minor, horizontal movements, creating a variety
Sjælør boulevard along Vestre kirkegård, a stretch of 1,2 km consists of a residential area in the west including two high schools, a S-train station and a grocery shop. To the east, the cemetery poses an almost impenetrable border, fenced off with a standard metal fence with only one entrance along the boulevard. This proposal
Zydhavnen recognize the cemetery as an important park. The cemetery in itself already houses opportunities for tranquil walks, and is even used as shortcuts through the area. New squares breaks up the stretch and defines the northern entrance, the high school and Sjælør st. as well as providing new entrances to the cemetery.
“Remove the fence, and celebrating its park-like qualities” suggest to remove the fence and create a barrier of a swale, serving as a crossable reminder of the passage between cultivated nature and the intensely urbanized area. By doing so,
Concept: A blue-green spine defines, equalize and balances the places of Zydhavnen. Group 4: By Annabell, Hanna, Jesper, Troels
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Carlsbergbyen Sidewalk Bike lane Road
Parking
2xBike lane
Entrance of trees in gravel
Section A: The northern entrance to Sjælør boulevard is marked by a grid of trees Valby A Sidewalk Sidewalk Bike lane Road
Swale
Section B: Between the squares of Sjælør boulevard is a classic streetscape. The boulevard meets Vestre kirkegård in a swale, infiltrating storm water from houses and paved surfaces.
Infiltration of storm water from road and building in swale along Sjælør boulevard
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Parking 2xBike lane
Venners plads
St. Annæ’s Gymnasium
Bridge entering cemetery irisbus
KAROSA
tree grove
Square with retention basin
Road
Bus stop 2xBike lane
Swale
Cemetery
Section C: A square is created outside St. Annæ gymnasium. From Vestre kirkegård through the square and back into Valbygårdsvej is a path connecting the front and the back
Vestre kirkegård
St. Annæ gymnasium
Shared space
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Hedge
Carpark with retention basin Københavns Åbne gymnas Private parking
Sidewalk Bike lane
Road
2xBike lane Swale
Cemetery
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Section D: In the southern part of Sjælør boulevard, the terrain slopes up towards the graveyard. The swale runs along.
irisbus
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Immersed Parking lot
Sjælør S
Bus stop Sjælør st.
Immersed Bike parking Sidewalk Bike lane
Road
2xBike lane Sidewalk + bench
New entrance cemetery
Section E: The square of Sjælør st. is transformed into a retention basin for cloud bursts.
Defining Karens Minde, the heart of Zydhavnen
Enhanced N-S connection
As an independent cultural institution, Karens Minde serves as a centre of Zydhavnens culture as well as offering visitors a destination. As central as 20 min by bike from Copenhagen city centre, you can get the farm-like feeling. However, the place is poorly defined in its spatial surroundings. By defining its space by a circular path, Karens Minde institution can play out its role in the area, as well as developing inside.
Mozarts plads (2022)
Framing Karens Minde
Tippen, a place for contemplation
Wetland
Sluseholmen
Valbyparken
Reaching outside the city, crossing the railway, the view from the bridge reveals a lookout tower in the horizon. What is there? To make the journey, a gravel path meander through a savannah like landscape with meadow and areas of shrubs. Along the shoreline, wooden pontoons connects land and
sea. The pull of curiosity drives the movement further south, and as a final destination, there is a lookout tower, where you are elevated up, and can look back towards the city you came from, and out over the sea.
Cohesiveness through materials
In order to create a comprehensible sense of place, a red thread through the area, series of elements with the same design language will each introduce their individual area in a different way, while connecting the individual parts of Zydhavnen together by elements, detailing and materiality.
Tagrør
Allotment gardens
Kattehale Sumpstrå Brudelys
Project area
Planned green bike routs Existing green bike routs Project proposal
This proposal connects Vigerslev Allé, Sjælør st., Karens Minde and Tippen to the bicycle routs of Copenhagen.
Ferns
Native plants enhance biodiversity and lets storm water infiltrate.
Tippen
Lookout tower
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Path
Existing tree
Wetland
New tree
Shrubs
Forest
Pontoon
The transition from the city to Tippen, crossing the southern railway, a lookout tower pull you towards the sea. Reaching the tower, you can see back into the city and the tower of Copenhagen Zoo. Group 4: By Annabell, Hanna, Jesper, Troels
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Concrete Fluidity
Figure 1 - ““Be concrete. You can always sit on a step”, a quote by Sophie Andrews as a way of moving between the conceptual phase to the concrete phase. Figure 1 Visualize how a wall can frame the cemetery in a way that keeps the movement possibilities fluid. Fluid movement of both human and nature.”
A fluid vertical connection with a simple rhythm, interlaced with diverse interventions presents the solution to several challenges at Sjælør Boulevard and its surroundings. The main challenge in Sydhavnen regards access and orientation. Hard traffic defines movement in the northern part of the area which creates barriers, transecting and providing otherwise valuable linear connections and recreational possibilities for the entire area. These traffic challenges make the area seem fragmented and separated from the surrounding city.
Stir
To visualize a transformation we have used the image of a tidal wave cascading and consuming the area, leaving debris behind when retiring. These debris are inspired by stones left by the water flow. The stones make the water flow change and create voids behind them creating diverse collection of happenings and voids in the area. The voids become spatial con-
tinuing elements that bind the area together. The surrounding edges play a major role, both by being transition zones and also in the way they break into the pattern and create a stir in the flow. In real life the movement of water reflects the human movement and the effect of time together with weathering abrasion. Life is seen as a wavy element that is stretching out to reach and connect.
Rhythmic Diversity
In order to place debris, voids and other disturbing elements, we have emphasized a simple rhythmic system, based on the existing connections in the area, creating a simple yet elegant dialogue. The rhythm consists of rectangular groups of plantings, placed in a specific angle across the main vertical connection. These groups of trees are the ‘debris’. The debris dictate together with the edges how voids, light interventions and water will be composed throughout the area.
The interventions will play an important role as conductive elements.
Access First
The most important thing in the transformation is to make the area accessible. A vertical connection from the start of Sjælør Boulevard all the way to the Tip will be the new backbone of access. Soft traffic will be prioritized. The three most important transition zones are the edge to Vestre Kirkegård, the intersection between Sjælør Boulevard and Ellebjergvej and the large undefined area on the westside of Karens Minde and down to the bridges across the railroad tracks.
“Be concrete. You can always sit on a step.” The edge to Vestre Kirkegård is very important in order to respect the atmosphere of solitude and immersion. The large size of the cemetery makes it possible to combine the special char-
acter with some strong connections across to connect Sjælør Boulevard with the inner city. The edge between Vestre Kirkegård and Sjælør Boulevard will be defined by a low geometric wall in collaboration with the existing slope. The intersection between Sjælør Boulevard and Ellebjergvej will be changed in a way that prioritizes soft traffic. Bicycles and pedestrians will receive a ‘node’, from where the soft traffic can be lead safely and direct through the junction.
The Depth of Sydhavnen
By following the vertical connection the depth of Sydhavnen will appear. In the beginning the debris are very obvious. By moving further along the connection the debris begin to dissolve and in the end, at Tippen, the debris will stretch out and blend in with the existing traces of time. In this way the different characters and atmospheres will be underlined, while at the same time, a new cohesive layer will be added to the area.
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Free movement
Transition
Sculptural elements
Residential Debris Elephant paths
Immersion School Boulevard
Figure 2 - “Conceptual diagram which addresses each operating scale.”
Cemetery Open space
Figure 3 - “Example of intervention: Sculptural collaboration between a tree and a wall.”
Conductive elements
Recreation
Interventions
Figure 4 - “Nature comes first. Access is being adapted. Le Louvre, Lens.”
Figure 5 - “Spatial components creating something special together. Concrete and birch tree. Le Louvre, Lens.”
Conductive elements
Station
Figure 6 - “Follow the light. Lightning as nighttime structure. “Supercykelstien” - Bikelane, Frederiksberg.”
Figure 7 - “The wall as a frame. Nature as the breaking element. Landschaftspark Nord, Duisburg.”
Figure 8 - “Plan 1:2000. Sjælør Boulevard from Vigerslev Allé to Sjælør Station. The plan concretises the intentions about free movement, interventions and connections.” Group 5: By Cecilie Bøye, Nicolai Bülow Rousting, Sophie Andrews, Trine Larsen
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Six Scenes in Zydhavn
Figure 1: A visualization of the path along Sjælør Boulevard. The waves of the path, realized in wood and concrete, mimic the terrain at Tippen.
Figure 2: Concept diagram showing the six intervention points along the path
This proposed pathway through Zydhavn connects a series of contrasting identities. In a distance of only 3.5 kilometers traveling from north to south, one experiences urban, rural, and natural lifestyles. Six intervention points solve unique local problems related to physical and visual access of the site and its varying identities. These six areas and the intersections between them have
served as an outline for the proposed site design. Within a site with such a changing landscape, the path must be a visual connection between the different areas. The proposed path mimics the terrain of Tippen, using the shape of the wave throughout the pathway to pull people from the city to the water.
Site Introduction
From its intersection with Vigerslev
Figure 4: Visualization showing the steps at Tippen for waterfront interaction.
Figure 3: Concept diagram showing the visual reach of each intervention point
Allé to its meeting with Sjælør Station, Sjælør Boulevard has an impermeable border on both of its sides. On the west side of the boulevard is Vestre Kirkegård, a large cemetery separated from the sidewalk by an unattractive metal fence. On the other side of the boulevard there are large, mostly private buildings. These impermeable surfaces on each side of the road intensify the long north-to-south line. With no points of interest or places to rest along this part of the road, the journey is dull. The next area of the site includes Sjælør Station and the heavily congested intersection directly south of it. The station, although used by many, is not a comfortable place to be as there is no place to comfortably sit and wait. It is surrounded by car traffic and a parking lot and does not visibly welcome pedestrians. The intersection south of the station is a meeting point for five directions of car traffic and needs to be reorganized so that cyclists and pedestrians can easily get where they would like to go. On the south side of the in-
tersection, two old bunkers surrounded by overgrown vegetation absorbs some of the noise from the intersection; however, it decreases the visual accessibility of the area behind it. South of the bunkers lies the vibrant community around Karens Minde Kulturhus. The area, which was historically a farm, has a strong identity, and drastic physical changes should not be made here. Traveling south from Karens Minde, one next reaches a small community of allotment gardens, named the Music City. This is a transition between human society and nature. Finally, the southernmost part of the site is a nature preserve known as Tippen. The main issue facing this place is a lack of any sense of arrival. Additionally, although there are dirt walking paths that allow pedestrians to easily access the area, there is neither infrastructure for cyclists nor any places to stop and rest.
Design Interventions 1. Steps to the cemetery.
Group 6: By Clare Drummond, Ditte Haslev, Naja Jessen & Jon Palmgren
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Skatepark
Figure 5: Plandrawing to scale of the entire site showing the six intervention points. The light grey trees shows the existing trees, while the darker grey shows the new trees.
Figure 6: Visualization of the steps to the cemetery.
Figure 10: Natural materials found at Tippen give us inspiration Using the terrain to create an entrance & a resting place. A wide set of steps fits into the sloping land between Sjælør Boulevard and Vestre Kirkegård. These steps provide a more visually accessible entrance to this side of the cemetery, as well as presenting a
place for people to rest and socialize. Building the steps into the slope in this way also allows the cemetery to remain separate from the road, while the entrence to the cemetery also makes a good connection the high school at the other side of the road. 2. Bringing life to the station. Making a high platform at the station with a light installation makes it possible to see all the way down to Tippen and it also brings visibility and exciting to the station at night. Adjacent to the station there is a green area which is not used. This is a perfect place to build a skatepark for the young people in the area to hang out and play. 3. Rearranging the intersection. This intersection is fed by several vehicular roads, and rearranging the
Figure 7-9: 3 references; Bunker in Amsterdam (Rietveld), Firetower & stairs in Bergen
bicycle and pedestrian will make it easier and safer for them to cross. The proposed solution is a roundabout for pedestrians and cyclists which extends through green areas in the corners of the intersection. The path continues through a cleared space between the two bunkers, providing a visual connection to Karens Minde. 4. Defining a square at Karens Minde. The area around Karens Minde Kulturhus is full of life and strong identity; while wandering in this area, one might come across a library, museum, a building for scouts, playful kindergarteners, horses, and people relaxing by the green areas. A new cobblestone square becomes a meeting point that connects the areas public buildings and makes it welcoming to
outsiders. Concrete paths cut through the cobblestones to connect to the rest of the route.’ 5. Viewpoint: structure overlooking the area. At the beginning of the natural area south of the Kulturhus community, a tower for visitors to climb and overlook the area will provide a good orientation point for any visit to these natural lands. It will give people a chance to admire the view of Tippen, and also to look back at the similar platform at Sjælør Station. 6. Steps for waterfront interaction. Another wide set of steps here provides visitors a place to rest and enjoy the local environment. These steps fit into the slope from land to sea and create opportunities for people to interact with and enjoy the water.
Figure 11: Section showing the intervention around Sjælør station including a skatepark to the south and a viewing tower to the north. Group 6: By Clare Drummond, Ditte Haslev, Naja Jessen & Jon Palmgren
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Zydhavn - a new rhythm
Sydhavnen gets a renewed character by using natural materials and increased greenery to create public places, urban rooms and an experience along the new bicycle path.
The future of Copenhagens Sydhavnen combines stormwater-based design with a connecting bike- and pedestrian path in a northern-southern direction. The new, greener axis connects Sydhavnen to the city and gives a vibrant and active identity to the district. Exciting wooden decks tie the areas together, resulting in a sequence or rhythm along the bikepath. Located south of the Copenhagen City Centre, Sydhavnen is a borough of diverse character. The area has a high percentage of traditional Danish working-class housing units, since Sydhavnen historically held a large part of Copenhagen’s heavy industry. In contrast to the old industrial facilities, Sydhavnen has large green areas by the water. “Sydhavnstippen” is a well-used green area, located at the southernmost edge of Sydhavnen. The recreational area is mainly landfill, but has evolved into a green free-space with fields and running paths.
Directly north of the area is Vestre Kirkegaard, Denmarks largest cemetery.
Despite being different, the four “hubs” use the same design element; the wooden deck. These structures are used in different ways along the Sydhavnen axis, ranging from ramps and stairs to benches and viewpoints. Additionally the decks are a creative way to use differences in terrain to create urban spaces and new ways of interacting with the area. The natural atmospheres in the different areas are emphasized by using natural and flexible design materials.
“Since Sydhavnen has a natural incline, the area has potential of being a storm-water focused district”
The new combined bike- and pedestrian path runs from the northern part of the cemetery, and ends in the recreational areas of southern Sydhavnen. A densification of trees and plants creates a green connection, which helps to break Sydhavnens infrastructural barriers. Along the way, four major focus points, based on level of intensity and human activity, creates small and characteristic focus points.
Being one of the more sloping boroughs of Copenhagen, Sydhavnen has potential of being a district with focus on rainwater from cloud bursts. The conceptual axis of the the new Sydhavnen connection. From left to right: Green connection, storm water management with retention points, wooden elements.
To manage the challenges of storm water bursts and general rainwater, a lowered water path filled with stones and pebbles follows the bike-lane and ends up at the lower areas of Karensminde Culture Centre.
Group 7: Hans Bruun Pedersen, Karin Sanfridson, Kit Schmidt Petersen, Mira Theil Carstensen
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Plan Drawing
The decks can be used as urban furniture, as well as new means of transportation.
At Karensminde Culture Centre, where the stormwater creates a small “wetland”, the decks serve as dry plateaus.
Above: Human activity is the motivation behind the choice of focus points.
At the periphery of Sydhavnstippen, the wooden structures frame the natural environment. These ways of interacting with the nature can function as viewpoints or steps towards the water edge.
Below are two detailed sections of the wooden niveaus in relationship to roads, paths and terrain. Left is the wooden bikepath running between the Sjælør bunkers, and the bottom illustration shows the south-western corner of Vestre Cemetery.
Group 7: Hans Bruun Pedersen, Karin Sanfridson, Kit Schmidt Petersen, Mira Theil Carstensen
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Connecting Identity
“At Tippen the structural composition created by the housing area and the infrastructure disappears and the pastoral landscape with its curvy paths and clumps of trees extends to the meeting between land and water.”
Sydhavnen is an area with many strong identities. The area, extending from the top of Sjælør Boulevard to Tippen in south, consists of three different neighbourhoods – each with a different character and atmosphere. The new bike path will connect these three neighbourhoods and create a coherency in the area as well as enhance the different existing qualities. The three neighbourhoods of Sydhavnen are; the Vestre Kirkegård in the north, the urban area with Karens Minde in the middle and the pastoral landscape in south known as Tippen. Vestre Kirkegård represents a rigid structural composition with symmetrical placed elements. The urban area with Karens Minde is characterised by three storey blocks with smaller intimate urban spaces in between and Karens Minde with several functions and activities such as horses, petting zoo, library and a dancing hall etc. In this neighbourhood, the squared structural composition gradu-
ally dissolves towards Karens Minde. At Tippen the structural composition created by the housing area and the infrastructure disappears and the pastoral landscape with its curvy paths and clumps of trees extends to the meeting between land and water.
The greater perspective
Copenhagen has a number of existing bike paths, which create an easy access and connection for cyclists between the different parts of the city. The new bike path from the top of Sjælør Boulevard to Tippen in south will cross and link to these existing bike paths to become an important a part in a larger connection and infrastructure as well as creating a coherent connection within Sydhavnen’s different neighbourhoods.
Focus
The main focus of the project is to connect the three neighbourhoods with a bike path through the area that correlates the different identities and characters of the neighbourhoods as
well as it creates a coherent experience along the course of the path. The coherency is supported by the use of three materials that are present through the whole area. These materials are black corten steel, red ironwood and concrete.
Proposal
The cemetery wall – Black corten steel divides the areas, the wall is broken up in long sections to allow visual connection. Entrances are highlighted by the wall becoming solid, and a bend in the path. These entrances are design to evoke an emotive response consistent to that of entering a cemetery. Surface treatments and planting connect these entrance to the other side of the road where the high school and the station are situated. The urban area & Karens Minde – storm water management in squared cascades, designed to capture, and filter the water as it slowly travels towards Lorterenden where it goes
through it final filtration pond before being pumped under the rail track and into the main water body. The nature park & Tippen – The concrete path end as a gravel path takes over, enhancing the natural feeling of Tippen, the path flows around the tip connecting small scale interventions placed in the area such as canoe pontoon to allow access to the water and fire pits for users to enjoy a BBQ or campfire.
Spatial exploration
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Vestre Kirkegård
New bike path Existing bike path Planned bike path
Diagram of existing bike paths in Copenhagen and the new path in Sydhavnen
Karens Minde
Storm water management Trees Two lane bike path Existing paths Existing bike routes Edge/fence Small scale interventions
Design structure
Contrasting identities Tippen
Materials: black corten steel, smooth concrete and red ironwood
Diagrammatic plan 1:10.000 Group 8: By By Amra Vehabovic, Maria Skytt, Sheila Kalsi, Gerard O’Connell
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The Backbone
Fig. 1. The Backbone creates a direct connection from Vigerslev Alle to Tippen. The straight line is created by an edge which is followed by a ditch handling the storm water issue. When the edges deviates from the straight line the ditch becomes retainment pools which will function as public spaces when water is not present.
The Backbone creates a connection in the project area Zydhavn - a part of Copenhagen in the Valby and Sydhavn neighborhoods. It consists of design interventions, pedestrian and bike routes and storm water management. The concept is a connection from north to south interrupted by deviating spots for water retainment and urban renewal.
Site
The area of Zydhavn starts from Vestre Kirkegård and Vigerslev Alle, and goes down south along Sjælør Boulevard, reaching Karens Minde and finally the area Tippen at the seaside. Sjælør Boulevard has a high im-
“Sjælør Boulevard is the backbone of Sydhavn. “ portance in transition, permits cars, local pedestrians and bikers to reach residential areas from the city central and to continue on another crossing road. Sjælør Boulevard also provides
the shortest and main way to approach the seaside, Tippen and the neighbouring Valbyparken. Consequently, Sjælør Boulevard is the backbone of Sydhavn. Though, the route appears fragmented and the different passages is not experienced as unified which makes the connection seems weak. Like many urban areas Sydhavnen also struggles with the consequences of climate change creating problems with storm water.
are considered at risk of flooding combined with a terrain model. A combined analysis of these makes the basis
Site potential
Sjælør Boulevard is the backbone of Sydhavn. The area consist of a great variety in spatial experiences, materials and vegetation. The wide spectrum of the existing features and qualities in the area stand out as a potential basis for renewal. Rather than creating a new master design the Backbone aims at respecting and emphasizing existing characteristics and strengthening the connection from north to south, while handling storm water issues.
Water management
The map in Fig. 2 shows zones that
for leading water through the area and retaining it in key areas. The terrain slopes down towards Sjælør Boulevard on both sides of the road, primarily from the cemetery. Therefore it is naturally logical to continue leading the water south towards retaining areas along the way. These retaining areas are crucial for preventing a large water flow and are placed in areas where there are possibilities for urban renewal.
Concept
Fig. 2. The darkened areas show flood-risk zones on top of a terrain model map.
The backbone of Zydhavn enhances the current connection from north to south encompassing storm water management and improving conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists. A shifting concrete edge defines the western border of the project area as well as the path of the ditch for water management. Where the edge cuts away from the linear direction potential areas for water retaining and urban improvement are created. In this way the important direct connection is maintained and urban interventions are easily recognizable and usable.
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Resident Pool
School Pool
Fig. 4. Section showing the ditch seperating the pedestrians and the bike lane.
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Fig. 5. References used in the design. A) Haute Deûle River Bank’s stone ditch. B) Public space handling water management in Haute Deûle River Bank. C) Watersquare Benthemplein is a public space also including water management. D) Tanner Spring Park has the same theme as Benthemplein but is also incorporating vegetation in the design.
Delta Pool
Rounda’ Pool
Fig. 6. Section showing the School pool in front of the Sct Annæ high School creating a public space.
Memory Pool
Wild Pool
Fig. 7. Visualization of the water retainment area (School Pool) in front of Sct. Annæ high school. The retainment solution should incorporate areas for recreation.
Renewed green areas Railroad Rainwater ditch and edge Rainwater pools Buildings
Fig. 1. The Plan in 1:10.000 showing the concept of the egde and the water management.
Fig. 8. Visualization of the Rounda’ Pool at the Boulevard/O2 intersection showing the opening of the visual and physical connection through to Karens Minde. and the roundabout controlling the trafical junction. Group 9: Mette Blicher, Troels Sindballe, Janka Bulath & Isabella Friis
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Contrast of Identities
Conceptual visualization: exploring the relationship of place and connectivity.
Zydhavn is a becoming an increasingly desirable area sitauated within the larger territory of Sydhavn. It is in good proximity to downtown Copenhagen to the north and Valbyparken to the south, but it is not without its difficulties. There are great opportunities to connect the north to the south through a more clear and cohesive design. There is presently several distinct identities within Zydhavn - from the park setting of Vestre Kirkegård, to the busy street of commuters, to the newer established lands to the south collectively made of garbage. The people within this area are just as diverse with demographics ranging from young university students to families with children to the socially and economically disadvantaged. The area is widely known to have beautiful parks and a large problem of public alcoholism. There is huge potential to revitalize this reputation by bringing more life to the streets and the parks that often feel underused.
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The green wave
Karens minde square
The biodiversty island
The 4 different areas.
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The biodiversty island SYDHAVN STATION
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Concept - Make contrast between exsisting shapes and teh new interventions in the four areas
Qualities + Issues
During our site analysis of Zydhavn, we observed and experienced several quality sites such as Vestre Kirkegård and the cultural area known Karens minde square. The Vestre Kirkegård is a wonderful experience with designed spaces that are enjoyable to be in or to pass through. This connection to nature can also be experienced south of the library through an area which has a relaxing forest canopy enclosure that one passes through. These places, however, are primarily existing within their own boundries and do not connect well north-south or to the surrounding context. The cem-
“Emphasizing cultural identity and inviting new possibilities” etary itself seems to be closed off with a chainlink fence that outline the perimeter of the site. The entrances are also too few with very little indication that one is welcome to enter the space or where it might lead to in the end. Simularily, the streets often do not have a good relation from one block to the next. One does not know what lies next along this route. Undesirable street crossings often make these connections difficult, not allowing one to freely enjoy the qualities that this area possesses.
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Design Concept
To overcome the issues of connectivity and the lack of public life in Zydhavn, there needs to be more public spaces designed for people to occupy and enjoy throughout the day or night. In order to accomplish this there are specific sites that have been targeted that will be developed as significant place based design interventions. These inventions are established as counterpoints to the existing conditions. Rigid, ordered areas are infiltrated by flowing organic forms; while natural areas see straight aligned alterations. One form will refer to another, guiding people through the entire project from one end to the other. The design also establishes the specific connections to its surroundings allowing for greater movement of people from area to area. Each place flows more easily and seemlessly into the next, connecting the entire area as one cohesive project. Through establishing these places as enjoyable places to spend time, the life between these areas will also increase as people move from place to place allowing for resting, contemplating and relaxing allows for the public street life to be renewed within this region. Through the development of these connections, this will actively give the entire area of Zydhavn an identity of itself that will attract people to live in the area.
THE GREEN WAVE BIDIRECTIONAL BIKELANE STORMWATER MANGEMENT
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PAVED SQAURE WITH WATER INFILTRATION AREA
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VALBY PARKEN NATURE, SPORT ACTIVITIES, EVENTS
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VIEWPOINT TREES PLANTED IN GRID ELEVATED BIO-ISLANDS
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