Landscape Planning Paper 2015 by Landscape Studio

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ZYDHAVN A territory in Sydhavn

L and sc a p e Planning St udio 2015

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The Studio 2015 Andrews, Sophie Louise

Haslev, Ditte

Lassen, Rasmus Bundgaard

Skajaa, Julie

Blicher, Mette

Hesselholdt, Jesper

Madsen, Troels Øgaard

Steengaard, Annabell Wallin

Broberg, Troels Sindballe

Holm, Jens Hansen

Møller, Frederikke Fossum Thurø

Sørensen, Marianne Grønkjær

Bulath, Johanna Eszter

Hopps, Inge Borregaard Pedersen

Nordow, Mia

Vandendungen, Mark

Burr, Maria Skytt

Husum, Hanna Grimsrud

O’Connell, Gerard William

Vehabovic, Amra

Bøye, Cecilie

Jakobsen, Pernille Sidelmann

Palmgren-Salomonsson, Jon

Østergaard, Nanna Maj Stubbe

Carstensen, Mira Theil

Jensen, Cathrine Tankmar Juhl

Pedersen, Hans Bruun

Dehlsen, Mie Højmose

Jessen, Naja

Rasmussen, Nichlas Claus

Drummond, Clare

Jolly, Leo

Rousting, Nicolai Bülow

Fallah, Muzdah

Kalsi, Sheila

Sanfridsson, Karin Johanna

Frelin, Ander Oskar

Krebs, Michala Kaja

Schmidt-Petersen, Kit

Friis, Isabella Lindeschouw

Larsen, Trine

Silvano, Leonor

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Peter Lundsgaard Hansen – course responsible and workspace curator Ellen M. Braae Torben E. Dam Jens Linnet Martin Lysholm Hjerl Carsten Johansen (ModelLab)

Sofie Brincker Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

L ayou t Sofie Brincker Jette Alsing Larsen

Sp ecial t hanks to: GEORG BOYES FOND Thanks to Georg Boyes Fond for the grant to support the fieldwork in France, Belgium and Germany. THE MUNICIPALITY OF COPENHAGEN Thanks to Emilie Flak Barkved for talking to us in the studio COLLEAUGES We are grateful for the stimulating walks, talks, lectures and discussions with our fellow colleagues from landscape architecture offices and from The University of Copenhagen. Lastly a speciel thanks to Belgian Landscape architech Koen Hauspy and the office LAND landschapsarchitecten for all the help.

INTRO This publication documents the work elaborated by 42 international students from Denmark and the world. For 8 weeks they have worked with the transformation of a territory we have called Zydhavn. With Zydhavn the aim is to envision, plan and to design for a future urban territory of Sydhavn in the south-western part of Copenhagen. Like some strange world – a very long experimental garden the Zydhavn projects connect: Sjælør Boulevard, Vestre Kikegård, Karens Minde, the allotment gardens on both sides of the railway tracks and Tippen by the waters of Kalvebodløbet. The Landscape design course is part of the masters program at The University of Copenhagen.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Group projects

Colophon

Intro

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Zydhavn

The way we work I

The way we work II

The way we work III

The way we work IV

Karens Minde Parken Group 1

Connecting Waters Group 2

Concrete Symphony Group 3

Zydhavnen Join[t] Group 4

Sydhavn Boulelife Group 5

Linking Landscapes Group 6

Stepping into Sydhavnen Group 7

ZYD WAY Group 8

The Green Line Group 9

The Zydhavn Way Group 10

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ZYDHAVN With Zydhavn the wish is to envision, plan, and to design for a future urban territory of 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 railway tracks and Tippen by the waters of Kalvebodløbet. 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 Valbypar ken and to Tippen by Kalveboderne is challenged. 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.

“The intentions of the Zydhavn project is to let the landscape be the voice of urban negotiation – one that connects, opens up and provides 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 topdown identity. Neither is it the intention to make bottom-up 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 provides access.

Future plans for Sydhavn

Since most of the housing is from the 1930’s and was 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 population 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 contem-

“the scale and the context is negotiable through the design” porary 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 Zyd havn

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 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 divide 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 stormwater.

Small-scale interventions In order to anchor and to support the connection from north to south (as described above) 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 should reflect upon and contribute 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 I The way we work is by repeating the same model and drawings throughout the course. We do this while we talk, travel, listen, read, draw and evaluate. We have a workspace – the campfire – where we sample, collect, exhibit and where we share ideas. The theory behind the way we work is based on the reality of our studios where collective design is common practice. This challenges communication and the sharing of ideas among designers within the design process. In order to create meaningful conversations we have created a workspace – the campfire – where we collect, sample, build, draw, refer, project and discuss to strengthen the ability to see, respectively and by mutual interaction. The campfire workspace is an exhibition architecture we curate for enhancing creative consciousness among the design actors. It enables our ability to see by means of its display of an exhibition-like space and it helps us navigate in the design process. Finally the method connects the design progress to conscious scriptwriting of spatial form.

“Models and drawings they never exactly look alike. This is because they are feeding off of each other” When we work with models and drawings they never exactly look alike. This is because they are feeding off of each other (through us) – one always making the other adjust a little.

The method

We use Google earth, maps, film and other representative medias to recreate the territory of Zydhavn. We will build analogue models (we will build them in our Model Lab) of Zydhavn and of reference studies when we travel. During the building of the models, we will rate qualities of the urban landscape and the possibilities of new development as qualified as possible. The big model (the context model) will have a hole where we test and develop our ideas. The hole determines part of the project site. 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 workspace when we travel – in this case – in Kasterlee, Belgium. When we work in the studio we feed off models so to speak, because the movement we create makes us able to engage in our work. It is similar to that of working with a crimescene. In planning we call the motive; issues (pro blem formulation) and the scene of the crime; the site. The observations we make when we work we document, evaluate, and talk about. When we work in the campfire workspace new observations can look like little mistakes 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 the sharing of ideas, concepts and programming. We repeat the simple model again and again.

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.

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.

Vertical projection

The duct tape zone in Versailles is one place where we work with vertical projection. This allows us to project digital drawings, film medial, historical maps onto the floor of the studio, the Big Model or onto a light table. We then work directly on the floor, the model or the table. When we are satisfied whit what we have, we can take a picture of the plan and go back to work outside the duct tape zone. To read more about the way we work www.fusion-journal.com/issue/003fusion-the-studio/the-simple-modelmethod-creating-steep-learningcurves-in-academic-design-studio/

Vertical projection, models, and hand drawings are combined when we work in the studio.

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By the way we combine drawings and models we aim to provide a platform for students, supervisors and other involved actors for the exchange of ideas and experience – individually and in groups – and for a solution focusing strategy. Lastly, the method facilitates a key aim of the design studios: to increase the student’s ability to translate physical form (the model being a non-verbal agent) into a spoken language (creating an explicit awareness).

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We can take the duct tape zone with us wherever we go while we make new observations. Working with the models is democratic in the sense that every student and supervisor can rearrange and rebuild collectively in an on-going dialogue but also without suffocating personal artistic expression and integrity. The ability to see and recognize spatial and structural quality becomes as important as being able to create.

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THE WALL PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITIONS Supervisors

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SUPERVISION Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

DESIGN PROGRAM Sofie Brincker

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The way we work III Selected references, studio 2015

Alnap, Sweeden Stormwater Park, Gladsaxe. Steen Bisgaard 2013-2014 Albertslund South. Fællestegnestuen 1963-68

Stegastein Viewpoint, Norway Storbyhaven, Valby

Spoor Noord, Antwerp. Secchi and Viganò 2008/9

Landschaftpark Duisburg-Nord. Latz + Partner 1990-

Sohlbergplassen, Norway

Hellerup Beach Park. G.N. Brandt 1912-18 (2004) Kalvebod Waves. JDS Architects 2010-2013 Red Ribbon Park, China

Qiao Yuan Park, China

Harness Lagooning, Harnes. Francois-Xavier Mousquet 2005 Moses Bridge Thorvalsens Plads, Copenhagen

Patio de Los vanjos, Spain Cykelslangen, Fisketorvet

Middelheim Museum Park, Antwerp. M. Desvigne 1998-2000 Südgelände Park, Berlin

Islands Brygge, Copenhagen. Poul Jensen and Annelise Bramsnæs 1984-2004

Vietnam Vet. Memorial, USA

Serralves Park, Portugal

Parc Henri-Matisse, Lille. Gilles Clément 1989-1992 Nørrebro Park. Steen Høyer/ GBH Landscape architects 2005-2007

Wadi Youth Hostel, Kasterlle, Belgium. B. Secchi 2007-13 Paley Park, New York

Jellingestenen, Monument Park

Highline, New York

University Park, Århus Vesterled, Denmark

Bagel Garden, USA Lovejoy foundation, USA

Yongning River Park, China Landschaftpark Duisburg Nord, Germany

Rabotpark. M. Desvigne 2002-2007

Hersted Høje, Denmark Novatis Campus Park, Switzerland

Louvre Lens, Museum Park.C. Mosbach 2005-13

Trollstiegen, Norway

Islands Brygge, Copenhagen

Sønder Boulevard, Copenhagen

Louvre Lens, M. Desvigne Rosenborg Castle Garden, Copenhagen

Haute Deule River Bank, Willow Avenue. Bruel - Delmar 2005-16 The Jews of Europe Memorial Park, Berlin

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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, reswork into a wide hearch and range of exemplaty sites in Barcelona, Spain. This paper will work as the stu-

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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.

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-

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In this zone we can mix and experiment with matter that normally seem non compatible – e.g. fitting a stuffed bird, some bricks and a digital plan or film together and find new and unexpected observations in our work. From what we find we can then go back to our work out-

side the workspace and incorporate new ways of seeing into our design. With the duct tape we can take the workspace with us when we need to. Here we collect and sample books, digital drawings and film projected from the ceiling down onto the models we make,

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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.

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Ladder

Collums

The studio, Copenhagen.

Pine

Fallen pine branch

Pine

The pine forest, Belgium.

Wooden pillar

concrete floor

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Karens Minde Parken

Illu. 1: We are looking south along Karens Minde Parken. The park will be the new recreative meeting spot for the citizens and visitors of Sydhavnen. The boardwalk through the park functions as an informal path, leading people to the new heart of Sydhavnen. Along the way you can enjoy dense tree plantation, high grasses and maybe a small amount of collected rainwater running along as you walk. This proposal emphasize two new lines in Sydhavn. Both extending from the revived Karens Minde Park, celebrating the culture centre as the local hub. The northern stretch reaches out to the inner city and the southern stretch links the nature area Tippen to both Sydhavn and the rest of Copenhagen. The landscape design along the whole stretch focuses on urban greening, stormwater management and creat ing recreative spaces. Sydhavn is an area not very well known to many Copenhageners, despite of the close proximity to the city centre. But when you look into Sydhavn, you realize how many qualities the area holds; this is not Vesterbro, this is not Valby, this is Sydhavn! When you are there it becomes clear that

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it is a neighbourhood with its own typology, attitude and history. The main challenge is that the many areas of different composition in Sydhavn are not as well connected as they could be, divided by crossing infrastructures and differentiation in city structure.

“This is not Vesterbro, this is not Valby, this is Sydhavn” Karens Minde Parken

The heart of Karens Minde Parken is the beautiful culture house. The multifunctional platform surrounding the building of Karens Minde serves as a stage for events, and supports the everyday life attached to the café and library. To further enhance the use and create visual connection, a part of the

surrounding dense bush plantation is cut down and the canopies are raised to open up the area. Wagnersvej is closed off and makes the park feel as an entity, from Ellbjergsvej to Karens Minde. An elevated boardwalk (illu. 1) of white concrete slabs runs along the western side of the park. The boardwalk slide between the trees and offer an interesting walk through the park. The existing trees are complemented with new trees planted in a mass to create a green volume. The boardwalk together with the trees creates the northern line through the park. The middle section along the park is a recreational area that will function as a rainwater basin after a cloudburst. The terrain differs with rectangular grass platforms in different levels, creating a subtle spatial differentiation

Diagram 1: Karens Minde reaches with simply elements, the northern and the southern part of Sydhavnen making this area the new meeting place and cultural heart.

that can support varying use. The rainwater will follow the deeper spots in the landscape, filling up the levels gradually and end up south off Karens Minde.

Sjælør Boulevard

The northern stretch reaches out to the city of Copenhagen transforming Sjælør Boulevard into a street for city

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life with a smooth edge towards Vestre Kirkegård. Along the Boulevard, a long channel will run between the street and the cemetery for rainwater management, with infiltration, retention and overflow. The new vegetation of the boulevard is expanded a few meters into the cemetery creating an interesting green path for pedestrians and bicyclists. Extra plantings enhance the entrances to the cemetery both creating a visual experience and shielding off the car traffic. At entrances for pedestrians white concrete slabs create pocket parks elevated across the channel. This is the same material used in Karens Minde Parken, which will create a design connection between the park and the stretch. The border to the cemetery is an authentic wooden fence with a variable frequency of space between the planks creating a various experience that shields off mourning cemetery visitors and marks the entrances.

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Tippen

The Southern stretch reaches out to the nature area of Sydhavns Tippen, making both going to and utilizing the area more attractive. Where Karens Minde Parken stops at south, the wooden fence start, following Thomas Koppels Alle to the end to secure a uniform experience along the road despite the different functions behind it. At the entrance to Tippen over the railway you get the first view of the ocean, as the vegetation is removed along Lorterenden, creating a corridor with a dense plantation enhancing the back of the clearing. From the end of Lorterenden, the edge consist of small joint islands of concrete slabs placed in selected areas close to the ocean, creating viewpoints and easily accessible resting areas. The stretch end at Tippen with The Wasted Cut, a cut through the soil pile giving visitors the opportunity of experiencing what Sydhavns Tippen is really made of.

Ellebjergvej

Karens Minde Parken

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Terrain change for storm water management in Karens Minde Parken

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Valby Parken

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Connecting Waters

Fig. 1. Visualization - A view of the new Village Square in front of Karens Minde. The pavement links the the culture house, stables and pavilion, while the vegetation hooks on the surrounding green area. The square connects the Village Pond with the Village Green creating coherence and linking different activities in the area. Bikelane

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Fig. 3. Skt. Annæ Gymnaisum

Fig. 4. Sjællør Station Square

Fig. 5. Karens Minde

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 lagooning area on the other side of the train tracks into the sea by the vast green area of Tippen.

some of the most significant local areas, as well as leading the way for a bicycle- and a pedestrian path. An overall grid strategy for vegetation enhances the coherence and creates a recognizable element throughout the stretch.

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marks the renewed entrance to Vestre Kirkegård. The grid in the vegetation divides the spaces to separate parked cars from students using the square, as well as mark the entrance clearly. In the square, water retention is incorporated to show the blue element as well as relieving the stream in case of big rain events. As the centre of public transportation in Sydhavnen, the Square around Sjælør Station is a central place. The square is linked with the boulevard as it spreads out on both sides. The grid vegetation is used to densify the open space around the station, as well as

Concept

The design creates an urban connection by working with coherence in the fragmented area of Sydhavnen. A water stream leads you through Sydhavnen, creating a link between

“water stream stregthens the local identities” Sydhavnen is divided into The Boulevard, The Village and The Tip, and in each area the water stream strengthens the local identities, while at the same time handling stormwater.

Village Green

Fig. 6. Section 1:400 - Karens Minde looking towards the south

Collecting water from the adjacent areas, Sjælør Boulevard becomes a blue and green entrance to Sydhavnen. By gathering bicycles and pedestrians on a broad green stretch in the middle of the boulevard, the users are shielded off from traffic by green buffers of grasses, wild flowers and trees. As a part of the boulevard, Skt. Annæ Gymnasium and its surroundings are now linked up with the connection through Sydhavnen, which provides safe and beautiful transport to and from the school. As well as being a place for the students, the square

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Stables

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New cemetery entrance

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Pavilion

Tall grasses

Stable Kindergarden Community Garden

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Village Green Riding Court Llamas

Fig. 7. Plan 1:1500 - Karens Minde - The vegetation has been restructured, keeping old trees, dencifying edges and creating new spaces using the grid structure. becomes a space for larger gatherings for the entire community. In the South the dense forest leads you on towards The Tip.

Karens Minde

The Tip

Karens Minde is the recreational and cultural center of Sydhavnen. This is enhanced by using water as a recreational attraction where people can gather. The water runs into a village pond at Karens Minde and further south, into a larger marsh area. The Square in front of Karens Minde provides the opportunity for casual encounters, while the The Village Green

At The Tip the run off water is purified by a biological and ecological lagooning system. The lagooning treatment method cleanses wastewater by leading it through several ponds with different purifying functions.With the lagooning system, the water welcomes you and leads you through The Tip. Over time, trees used in the grid will be replanted here.

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to mark a new corner entrance to the cemetery. By the station, the square is slightly lowered in order to store and infiltrate rainwater.

New cemetery entrance

New station square

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School

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Bridge

Lagooning system

Allotment gardens

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Valby Parken

Fig. 8. Visualization - View down the new Sjælør Boulevard. Pedestrians and bicycles follow the water in the center of the boulevard. Tippen

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Village pond

Fig. 9. Plan 1:10.000

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Concrete Symphony

Visual 1. The concrete wall defines the border between Sjælør Boulevard and the cemetery. Gaps between the concrete elements allow different views into the green cemetery. The pavement is structured according to the rhythm of the wall and is framed by rain gardens running between the pedestrian area and the bike path.

“Concrete Symphony” aims to unify Sydhavn into a coherent and attractive neighborhood, from Vigerslev Allé in the north to Sydhavns Tippen in the south, while enhancing the unique qualities of the distinct areas within the neighborhood. Concrete elements are the main component used to maintain a consistent aesthetic and materiality. The elements create a recognizable visual experience while preserving the essence of Sydhavn. The project is based on a northsouth separated bike and pedestrian connection running through 4 distinct areas of Sydhavn: Sjælør Boulevard, the Passage, Karens Minde and Tippen. The connection is structured by concrete elements performing 3 functions: marking entrances, defining space, and north-south guidance. The concrete elements relate to the context of the 4 areas, their needs and potentials. East-west connections are highlighted by trees which densify where they meet the north-south axis.

Design principles Use of concrete elements

Use of trees in

in nor th-south axis

east-west axis

Entrance

Defining space

Guidance

Trees densify at Sjælør Boulevard

Symphony: [ˈsɪmfəni] a work usually consisting of multiple distinct sections, often four, and characterized by a harmonious combination of elements.

Project layers 2. Trees emphasize east-west axis

1. Infrastructure

Vigerslev Allé

4. Concrete emphasizes north-south axis

3. Focal points

5. Stormwater management

S + Regional train New trees

Cemetery Define space

S train O2

Retention basin

Sjælør St. Mozarts Plads Metro (2023)

Rain gardens

New trees

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Guidance Entrances

Karens Minde Cargo railway

Retention basin

Guidance Entrance

East-west path Bike and pedestrian connection

Clearings in existing vegetation - new views

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Natural infiltration

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Entrance plaza

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Wall

The wall creates clear definition of the border between the cemetery and Sjælør Boulevard. It is made of 3 sizes of concrete elements, 0,5, 5, 15 meters long. The wall elements are staggered to frame different views into the cemetery and thereby vary the experience. The wall starts at Vigerselv Alle and ends at Sjælør Station with paved plazas, which also create entrances. There are three new

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entrances to the cemetery along Sjælør Boulevard marked by cobblestone paving and changes in the wall structure. Rain gardens run along the wall between the pavement and the bike path, and can manage 10 year rain events. The plaza at Sjælør Station has a retention basin to cope with stormwater from the cemetery during large rain events.

Rain gardens

Visual 2. The wall is staggered according to a grid system, allowing for variation. and The sloping terrain creates a gradual height increase, relative to the pedestrians. These contrast the monotony of the long boulevard and increase legibility.

Entrance plaza with retention basin O2

concrete elements guiding through the bunker

activity zones: ballcour t, dogpark, playground

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Ring Road 2 (O2) is a barrier on the north-south axis. Concrete elements in the bunkers capture attention in the busy intersection and lead pedestrians onward. The continuation of Sjælør Boulevard between Ring Road 2 and Karens Minde is arranged into activity

The Culture Centre

Karens Minde is currently an active community center. We define the area on all sides with concrete entrances. The building is surrounded by a gravel surface, bordered by a concrete curb. The northern and southern edge of the surface is strengthened by a plantation of apple trees. These interventions

areas made up of staggered squares. This formation allows for free movement and reorganizes the recreational functions, including a ball court and a dog park. The arrangement of the activity areas also creates a long view towards Karens Minde.

provide structure, while preserving and organizing the existing qualities. The northern corner of Karens Minde will be a meadow stormwater retention area that using the existing depression in the terrain. Paths are metal grate boardwalks which allow vegetation to grow through.

concrete elements (entrances)

Visual 3. An entrance to Karens Minde and the metal boardwalk across the meadow.

Tippen

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Tippen is an urban wilderness area with views over Kalveboderne and Amager Nature Park. Concrete elements are used to highlight main pathways and interesting views. The square bridge on the southern most tip functions as an attraction for visitors and creates an experience over the

water. Two openings in the vegetation create long views to the water from the middle of Tippen. The openings will be maintained by sheep, keeping the vegetation sparse and the view clear. The rest of Tippen will be fenced off from sheep so that the forest succession process can continue undisturbed.

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Zydhavnen Join[t]

View from the north of Karens Minde. The variety of experiences at Karens Minde are linked in a path. A new wetland adds to the identity and mitigates flooding problems.

Zydhavnen Join[t] seeks to make a north-south connection through the Copenhagens district of Sydhavnen, by defining and linking the diverse areas, making their different qualities apparent and connected into a joint Zydhavnen. In Zydhavnen, two main issues are identified: the apparent flooding issues, and the lack of connectivity throughout the fragmented project area. Through three key areas, stormwater is managed and connectivity is improved, spanning from the urban Sjælør Boulevard towards the sea surrounding Tippen.

Water & Connectivity

The element of water plays a prominent role throughout the project. Water is often perceived through the challenges of flooding, but through sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) aesthetic qualities are added to the project. Management of stormwater is included in the solution, either through a swale or dry basins, giving a green connection throughout the area.

Softening the Boulevard

The fence toward the cemetery is replaced by a swale. The swale acts as a SUDS, and is a soft barrier towards the cemetery. In a rhythm along the boulevard, existing path systems will be accessible through automated bridges, crossing the swale and giving access during daytime.

“The variety of Sydhavnen is gathered by the design of Zydhavnen join[t]”

Problem

Potential

Zydhavnen Joint

Flooding and disconnected

SUDS and access to paths

Swale and access

Flooding and diffuse

SUDS and define

A defined centre

Defining the centre

Karens Minde has a diffused relation to its surroundings and is difficult to define. In order to organize the area, a gravel circle is superimposed onto the main direction connections. It intersects the boardwalk and paths to improve multi- directional traffic. As well as defining the culture house, it leads people through the variety of experiences Karens Minde has to offer,

No destination

Water as quality but no access

Access to water

Concept diagram: Fragmented qualities and their interaction with water Group 4: By Annabell, Hanna, Jesper, Troels

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Towards the south lies Tippen. The main quality is the potential to connect to the water, as well as being in the nature, proximate to the city. These recreational qualities are enhanced, strengthening Tippen as a recreational destination.

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By fencing in sheep into specific areas of Tippen, the vegetation is managed and vistas created - hinting at a destination in the distance. In the bay, the terrain has been altered to a gentle slope, creating a beach. At headlands, pontoons reaches out into the water. This way, you can arrive by kayak to Tippen, or use it as departure spot for kite surfing in Soppebasin. Finally, a lookout tower is erected at the end of Tippen, overlooking the city and sea. In total Tippen has become a recreational destination, whether it is sought to relax close to water or use its qualities for play and exercise, onshore or offshore.

underpinning its importance as cultural centre of Zydhavnen. In order to highlight the main connection a boardwalk cuts through the circle. The existing grass fields are turned into dry basins, which holds stormwater during heavy rain events, as well as facilitating public gatherings and festivities when needed.

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New entrance

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Dronning Ingrids Retirement homes

C-C’ // New wall sharpens cemetery edge

A-A’ // Swale and tree as barrier to cemetery

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Detail plan: Karens Minde // 1:1 500 illustrating the defining path system and dry basin

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Sydhavn Boulelife

Visualization on how a wall can frame the cemetery in a way that keeps the movement possibilities fluid. Fluid movement of both human and nature.

A north-south connection interlaced with diverse physical interventions presents the solution to the accessibility challenges in Sydhavn. Physical interventions will break up the long-distance route and turn it into an interesting pathway that urges to slow down. The new connection is a diverse way in line with the diversity of the neighborhood. Soft movement will be emphasized along with an important focus on creating habitats for life in different scales. The vision of Sydhavn Boulelife is to make a strong coherent neighborhood, where qualities, both existing and new ones, are emphasized by strong connections and high accessibility.

From the Top to the Tip

An image of a wave has been used to visualize the transformation. A wave that flushes up, covers the area and leaves traces behind when retiring. The traces show the direction to ‘the Tip’ and to the ‘wild nature’. The traces become spatial continuing elements that bind the area together. The movement from the top of Sjælør Boulevard to Sydhavnstippen will follow a di-

rect line, but the line will adapt to the various elements and become changing and interesting.

Conceptual diagrams:

“An interesting pathway that urges to slow down.” A Slow Boulevard

Sjælør Boulevard is the key to solve the main accessibility issues at Sydhavn. The edge to the cemetery will be broken down and built up in a new way. A sandstone wall that varies in height will create the new edge to the cemetery, where it flows into the terrain. The wall is interrupted by large groups of grid planted trees. These tree volumes create the overall rhythm of the boulevard. Between the wall and the road is a park-like area with free movement for bikes and pedestrians. The plantings and structural elements are designed to stimulate a sensory experience. The different concepts are illustrated in the conceptual diagrams and deepened in sections a-f.

Infrastructure

Slow way

The City & the Wetland

Greenery

The area around Karens Minde will be a green metropolitan center which encourage to activity and community. To further enhance the quality of Karens Minde a frame is created around it. The frame will enhance the coherence of the area as it links to the wall at Sjælør Boulevard. The Wetland is one out of three stormwater solutions. The Wetland will delay the water and create a recreational and fun outdoor destination.

Interventions

Water

Sydhavnstippen

The slow path continues all the way to the nature area at Sydhavnstippen, where it melts into the existing path structures. The special qualities at Sydhavnstippen will be preserved and strengthened. Inside large sandstone frames, nature can grow wild. In this way the interventions connect the area to the rest of Sydhavn, but as an altered natural version.

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The Green End

Sections a-f showing the progress from the top of Sjælør Boulevard to Sydhavnstippen:

The result of the new structure will be a coherent and greener Sydhavn with urban spaces of high quality. The connection will become a green wedge, which allows soft traffic to drift around easily and at the same time the wedge supports biodiversity to spread into the city.

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a - The large groups of trees mark pedestrian crossings and paths to the cemetery.

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The green wedge is supported by selected grassland species, wetland species and tree plantings. The plantings and the new connected structure will create foundation for a rich flora and fauna. Sydhavn Boulelife will be a neighborhood to a variety of life in different scale.

Planting principles for the grassland mounds and ‘the riverbed’. The species are selected based on their characteristics and growth conditions. Vestre Kirkegård

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A: Acer campestre P: Populus tremula

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Year 10 B: Betula pendula Q: Quercus robur

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Year 10

The tree grids planting principles, showing example of development and thinning from year 1 to year 10.

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c - The bike path continues in between the residential areas, where it connects the northern area with the connections from inner Copenhagen.

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e d - The area around Karens Minde will be a green metropolitan center.

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Ground School

Wetland

Graves Tree grids

e - The Wetland will delay the water and create a recreational and fun outdoor destination.

Bikepath

f ‘Riverbed’

f - A hill will be built to create a viewpoint over Tippen, so visitors are able to get an overview and be intrigued to go explore the area. Masterplan.

Sydhavnstippen

Detail plan of The Grey Yard 1:1000. Group 5: By Cecilie Bøye, Nicolai Bülow Rousting, Sophie Andrews, Trine Larsen

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Linking Landscapes

Fig. 01. Visualization illustrating the path along Sjælør Boulevard next to Vestre kirkegård for both pedestrians and cyclists. Linking the points of interest together. The shape of the path, realized in wood and concrete, mimics the wavy terrain at Tippen. CHALLENGES

SOLUTIONS

EXISTING CONNECTIONS

Valby

CONNECTING THROUGH POINTS OF INTEREST

CONNECTING THROUGH VARIOUS ELEMENTS

CONNECTING WITH WATER

Carlsbergbyen

Entrance to Vestre Kirkegård Channel water

O2 Sjælør station

O2 Holbækmotorvejen

Intersection

Sluseholmen

Establishing visual reach

Karens Minde

Relating through materials

Valbyparken Missing link

Collecting water

Addressing local context

The beginning of Tippen Natural water

Traintracks Roads

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When traveling through Zydhavn from the northern part of Sjælør Boulevard to the southern part of Tippen today you can experience various areas with strong identities. However the missing link is a guiding connection between these areas. Therefore we propose a pathway with a wave design reminiscent of the topography in Tippen (fig. 01) which travels 3.5 kilometers from north to south to experience urban, rural and natural lifestyles. We focus on connecting specific focal points along the way with visual reach, materials and rainwater as guiding elements (fig. 04, 05) to lead people from an urban setting to the wild nature and the waterfront at Tippen.

Approaching the Site

“...we identified six areas where problems with physical and/or visual access were especially apparent”

The waterfront

In our analysis of Zydhavn, we identified six areas where problems with physical and/or visual access were especially apparent. These areas became the locations of our six design interventions.

Sjælør Boulevard

The Boulevard has an intensive long north-to-south line with impermeable border on both sides;on the west side of the street, an unattractive metal fence separates the sidewalk and Vestre Kirkegård. The other side of the road consists of large, mostly private buildings. With no points of interest or places to rest along this part of the road, the journey is dull, and the entrance to the cemetery is not visible. Redefining the entrance to the cemetery with a wide set of steps will make it more visually accessible and will present a place for people to rest and socialize across the road from the local high school. Building the steps into the sloping terrain between Sjælør Boulevard and Vestre Kirkegård also

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Fig. 05

allows the cemetery to remain separate from the road. We will remove the existing metal fence and in its place, plant a new line of poplar trees, which follow the terrain and provide a semitransparent barrier.

Sjælør station

The area around the station and the corner of the cemetery on the west side of Sjælør Boulevard does not welcome pedestrians. Due to the surrounding car traffic it’s not a pleasant place to be and crossing the road is unsafe. Coloring the pavement of the road, bike path and sidewalk will encourage the slowing of traffic and make it safer for people to cross the road. The empty green area south of the station is the perfect place to build a skatepark for the young people in the area. Finally, a high platform at the corner of the cemetery opposite the station will make it possible to see all the way down to Tippen and thereby create a visual connection, while also providing a pleasant place to stay and rest. (Fig. 07)

Redefining entrance to Vestre Kirkegård

Connecting the area around Sjælør station

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Fig. 06. Concept diagram highlighting the solutions to the six different points of interest.

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Fig. 07. Diagramatic section emphasising the visual connection between the tower at Sjælør station and the tower at Tippen.

Intersection

The intersection south of the station needs to be reorganized so that cyclists and pedestrians can easily navigate through car traffic. Two old bunkers surrounded by overgrown vegetation absorb some of the noise south of the intersection; however, they also hide the green area behind. The proposed solution is a circular bikepath for cyclists which extends

house into a node between the urban and natural parts of Zydhavn. A new pond will collect rainwater solving the water issue.

Tippen

The southernmost part of the site is a nature preserve known as Tippen. The main issue facing this place is a lack of an anchorpoint or sense of arrival. A tower in the beginning of Tippen

Fig. 08. Visualization illustrating the circular bikepath in the intersection from the southern part, where a watermirror together with stepping stones have been added to increase the sculptural value of the bunkers. through green areas in the corners of the intersection. Lowering the terrain beside the bunkers will give place for rainwater collection. The vegetation in between will be cleared to provide a view to Karens Minde (Fig. 08).

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 tower at Sjælør Station.

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The waterfront

The area of Karens Minde has a strong identity. However, two things need to be more clearly defined: first, the boundaries of the community, and second, a pathway through it. This area is also plagued with unwanted flooding. A new cobblestone square becomes a meeting point that connects the areas public buildings while a concrete path cuts through, turning the culture

Finally, at the end of Tippen, there is no opportunity to interact with the water, due to the difference in elevation between land and sea. Another wide set of steps here provides visitors a place to rest and enjoy the surrounding environment. These steps fit into the slope from land to sea and create opportunities for people to interact with and enjoy the water.

Fig. 09. Visualization showing the steps at Tippen encouraging people to interact with the waterfront and creates a visual link to the stairs at the entrance to Vestre Kirkegård near the high schools at Sjælør Boulevard Group 6: By Ditte Haslev, Clare Drummond, Naja Jessen, Jon Palmgren

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Stepping into Sydhavnen

The wooden deck at Karens Minde functions both as a frame for the green area as well as providing space for sitting and walking. The deck and the mirrors highlight the transition between the urban environment and the more green surroundings of southern Sydhavnen. By implementing a new bike-and pedestrian path, Sydhavnen will get a strengthened connection and a new visual identity. Five main areas along the bike lane will get a renewed character in order to invite people to explore the specific qualities of Sydhavnen. These five focus points will create coherence in Sydhavnen by implementing two design concepts that act to bring life into the sites and deal with issues such as flooding and an overall lack of connection. The concepts consist of a new planting strategy and a strategy of access between adjacent areas with different environments and difficult transit. Wooden decks act as multifunctional entities to mediate increased access. These decks deal with differences in terrain, traffic barriers and furthermore invite to experience Sydhavnen from a new perspective. Through a green densification, heavy traffic will be slowed, and stormwater can be collected and used for plants and trees.

A new rhythm

The areas around Skt. Annæ High School, Sjælør Station, the O2 Ring Road, Karens Minde Culture Centre and Sydhavnstippen will become focal points of design interventions. Together they will create a rhythm alongside the bike line. The consequent design element is a wooden deck, which takes shape according to different site potentials and abilities in order to access these sites.

“The wooden decks invite to explore” In front of the High School, the deck breaks a barrier between Sjælør Boulevard and Vestre Cemetery, and provides a new connection together with a place to reside. At the very south at Sydhavnstippen, the deck creates a transition between land and water. The flexibility of the material is what makes it possible to connect and interlink the different areas without changing the existing landscape.

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The fragmented Sydhavnen is connected by the bike- and pedestrian path. Five main areas combine greenery and wooden design elements, to create a coherent atmosphere.

Designing with water

In order to manage future events of storm water, Sydhavnen retains the water through green waterbeds and gardens. A small incline of the road leads excess water towards the many trees and plants located nearby. The road north from Sjælør Station is lowered slightly in order to create a large area that can take the pressure away

from the sewers in case of massive rain.

Karens minde

This paper presents one of the five focus points from the project. Karens Minde Culture Centre is described more detailed, since it is a good example of the principles used throughout the project.

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Karens Minde Culture Centre is encircled by a green area in the middle of an urban context. A wooden deck runs along the edge of the northern corner, creating a smooth entrance to the area. The deck frames a lower lying area, which serves as a site of water retention that collects excess water in the area during heavy rains. The deck allows for access close to the water surface by two steps down towards the area creating an enclosed space facing Karens Minde. The deck continues south in a large stretch of steps creating an interlinking transition between the urban and the green landscape. The deck reaches down towards the sidewalk in both ends for an easy access to the deck.

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Back when the area was used for agriculture there was an extensive ditch for drainage stretching from Karens Minde down towards the channel. The story of this ditch is highlighted in Karens Minde by mirrors in different heights reflecting the contrast between the urban and the green landscape. The mirrors disguise the urban environment from inside Karens Minde and from the outside they highlight the transition between the urban and the green environment with the substantial vegetation rising up above the mirrors. A fragmented deck continues southwest of Karens Minde highlighting traces of the past with a new ditch alongside, which collects excess water from the area.

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ZYD WAY

The northern corner of the cemetery towards the intersection of Vigerslev Allé and Sjælør Boulevard, a large open space emphasises on the beginning of the new bike path and creates a key entrance for the cemetery (1).

Sydhavnen is an area with several strong identities. The area, extending from the northern top of Sjælør Boulevard to Tippen in south, consists of three different neighbourhoods – each with a different character and atmosphere. The new bike path, Zyd Way, will connect these three neighbourhoods and create a coherency in the area as well as enhance the different existing qualities. The three neighbourhoods of Syd havnen are 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 and Karens Minde is characterised by three story blocks with smaller intimate urban spaces in between and Karens Minde with several functions and activities such as a culture house, horses, petting zoo, a dancing hall etc. In this neighbourhood, the rigid com-

position gradually dissolves towards Karens Minde. At Tippen the rigid composition, created by the housing area and road structure disappears and the pastoral landscape with its curvy paths and clumps of trees extends to the meeting between land and sea.

Vestre Kirkegård

The Greater Perspective

Copenhagen has a number of existing green, two-way bike paths, which create easy access and connection for cyclists between the different parts of the city. Zyd Way which runs from the top of Sjælør Boulevard to Tippen in the south will cross and link these existing bike paths and become an important part in the larger infrastructure.

Urban area and Karens Minde

Green bike connections in Cph in relation to Zyd Way

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Concept

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 connection is supported by the use of materi-

North entrance (1)

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als that are present through the whole area. Black corten steel, concrete and red ironwood are used as construction materials for surfaces and furniture. Additionally, the bike path connects the recreational areas of Sydhavnen such as Vestre Kirkegård and Karens Minde. The edge of the recreational areas will be redefined and opened up towards the bike path to emphasise the green areas and their qualities to the surrounding residential areas.

Design

In the Vestre Kirkegård neighbourhood, a two-way bike path is placed along the new cemetery wall. The wall consists of long stretches of strictly cut beech hedges, which are broken up around three new key entrances and three secondary entrances. The key entrances are placed at the larger bike connections that link Sjælør Boulevard and the east side of Vestre Cemetery. At the entrances, the hedge is replaced by black corten steel, and pavement changes. At the corners of the cemetery towards the road, two larger open squares emphasise the beginning and end of the cemetery. The beginning of the urban area with Karens Minde is highlighted by an entrance through the existing bunkers with a black corten steel wall that leads cyclists into the urban area. South of the bunkers, the

two-way bike path is placed along the green space with the large, old trees in between the three story housing blocks. Here the pedestrians are able to cross the greening and walk under the canopies on concrete paths that cut through a rain garden, which is created in the existing small depression in the terrain in the middle of the greening. A new entrance for the culture house in Karens Minde has been created, which turns the building to face the bike path and open up to the surrounding neighbourhood. Thomas Koppels Allé on the east side of Karens Minde has been redesigned to a shared open street plan to slow car traffic. Thomas Koppels Allé gains a stronger identity and leads the bike traffic easily towards Tippen. At Tippen, the paved path ends and the existing gravel path takes over. Along the flowing paths of Tippen, small scale interventions have been placed in spots with great spatial qualities. These consists of a canoe pontoon to allow access to the water, small viewing shelters which build on the existing amenity of Tippen. The interventions are highlighted by clusters of planted birch trees. Their white stems and loose canopies will create a unique atmosphere around the interventions and guide users towards them.

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The Green Line

Fig. 1. The Green Line creates a direct connection from Vigerslev Alle to Tippen handling storm water issues. When the straight line deviates the ditch becomes rain gardens for water retention. Volumes of canopies and a distinct brick paving create the atmosphere of the rain gardens. The use of the brick bear witness to a tradition of Sydhavnen being born in the period of industrialization. The Green Line provides a strong connection in the project area Zydhavn. It consists of a coherent pedestrian and bike route and a ditch along the area, holding and leading local storm water. The concept proposes a strengthened physical and visual connection from north to south interrupted by deviating spots for water retention and urban renewal. Hence, The Green Line contributes to a more sustainable Zydhavn. The project site of Zydhavn stretches from Sjælør Boulevard to Tippen. Along this stretch the connection is interrupted by roads and railway tracks, creating transitional areas. These areas have the potential of improving and enhancing connectivity through small scale urban interventions.

Sydhavnen also struggles with the consequences of climate change leading to problems with storm water just as many other urban areas. Sjælør Boulevard has a high importance of guiding traffic towards Karens Minde and Tippen, as well as the neighbouring areas of Valby and Sydhavn including other recreational sites such as Valbyparken and Vestre Kirkegård. Though, the route appears fragmented and the different passages are not experienced unified which weakens the coherency. Sjælør Boulevard functions as the backbone of Zydhavn, but the structure and access needs to be improved. In order to restore the structure and exploit the potentials of the backbone a green line is defined.

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Visualization 2. The storm water ditch. A view along the path of the ditch going towards the roundabout and the opening to Karens Minde. The gate in the horizon provides a clear transition to the green surroundings of Karens Minde.

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Visualization 3; Tippen. The cleared path follows the edge of the Green Line out to the ocean. The transition to the coastline is marked with a gate.

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The Rain Forest

The Green Line is a lush ditch accompanied by a pedestrian and bicycle path that enhances the stretch from Sjælør Boulevard to Tippen. At specific spots it creates new spaces with the intention of combining water retention with recreation, interaction and stay.

Bridge to Tippen

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The terrain slopes down towards Sjælør Boulevard on both sides of the road. Therefore it is logical to continue leading the water south towards retention areas along the way. The straight green line guides the water flow and when the line deviates the water is retained. The water retention areas with lowered ground level are rain gardens that appear at the deviations of the Green Line. In dry periods the rain Gardens

Storm water retention areas Pavement that connects to the other side of the boulevard

provides spaces for recreation. The Rain Gardens are easily recognazable by the high volume of plantations and by the distinct brick paving expansion to their surroundings.

Transitions

To solve the fragmentation of the connection throughout the site The Green Line includes a new bridge to Søndermarken and an improved bridge to Tippen. The transitions between different parts of Zydhavn are enhanced by gates that lead the movement further on. The gates are inspired by the corten steel gates in Vestre Kirkegård. The Green Line embraces the water throughout Zydhavnen shaping various spaces on its way and ends at the transition to the sea.

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The Zydhavn Way

Visualisation of Karens Minde Square: Showing the concrete slabs at the sqaure and the green islands with vegetation and trees. High grass will work as a frame of the square where public events, markets, theatre etc. can get people together in the heart of Sydhavnen. The overall concept seeks to add new dimensions to the existing surroundings by place based interventions. The aim is to strengthen the existing forms and creating recognisability and accessibility across the area. This is done by defining the existing forms and establishing new interventions as a contrary to the current conditions. Rigid ordered areas are infiltrated by flowing organic forms, while more natural areas see straight aligned alterations. Each place refers to one another, guiding people through the entire area.

Four Areas

To overcome the issues of connectivity and the lack of public life in Sydhavnen, more public spaces designed for people to occupy and enjoy throughout the day or night are needed. In order to accomplish this, four specific sites have been pointed out as significant places each having different experiences and architectural languages. The first two areas are along Sjælør Boulevard with strict built forms and vegetation.

The third is Karens Minde and its romantic landscape with organic forms and suburban atmosphere. Tippen is the fourth site with the fairly open landscape and haphazard placed vegetation. Every chosen place is getting a physical structure, a volume, and a connected bicycle route. Using the volume of trees and the surfaces to emphasise the current built structures and forms, a new physical layer will be added to tie the surrounding built forms and existing vegetation together. This way we aim to create coherent places in human scale, whilst the identifiable forms and structures will guide people through the entire project.

southwards. The plan ensures synergy between the rain water and the development of green recreational qualities. It provides coherence between the public areas, greenery, squares and roads. The goal is to create a green vein extending from Sjælør Boulevard to Karens Minde in order to reduce the risk of flooding.

Accessibility

The design establishes specific connections to its surroundings allowing for greater movement of people across and through the areas. Each place flows more coherently and seamlessly into the next, providing easy entrances throughout the project.

Stormwater Management

The topography of Sydhavnen makes stormwater from a large area run towards the harbour area in the south. The water ends up in people’s basements causing significant damages to property. Therefore, our aim is to develop a comprehensive plan for the cloudbursts in Sydhavnen, which treats the rain water locally, without changing its natural direction

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The idea of this area is to break up the strict built structure with intersecting organic shaped surfaces and trees. The road profile is changed to create more sidewalk space to reduce the large scale feeling. Bike traffic is united in a two-way bike lane on the churchyard side, ensuring undisturbed public life on the functional side. The road has four strategically placed “spots” in relation to functions, connections and churchyard entrances. The edge to Vestre Kirkegård is defined by a brick wall.

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The public space square in Karens Minde Park is a place where people can interact socially in a pleasant nature like environment. The square is the main object, which is designed and oriented to unify the surrounding buildings, while playing with the flowing organic forms in the area. Additionally, the park allows visitors to interact with water, which is an active part of the design. The aim with the design in this area is to make Karens Minde Park a place where visitors can interact with nature.

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Bio-Bæltet has been designed to make visitors contemplate the relationship between natural landscape and artificial intervetions. The idea is to make a system of rules and a direction, in a place where no such thing exist. Islands of trees, placed in a tight grid form, to tell the history of the man-made area as an old dump. The gravel path system is designed to lead the visitor around the area, without compromising the desire one might have of exploring the area on their own.

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In this area we want to enhance the existing slight organic shape of the terrain to better counter the strict structures created by the building edges and the trees. The idea is to make the surface ground deeper emphasising its swirling form. The swale is designed to deal with rain water. Platforms of concrete walk-overs ensure easy access across. By clearing bushes inbetween the bunkers the entrance is more welcoming, but still reduces noise.

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