Landscape Studio 2022 by Landscape Studio

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Colofon Stu de nts Ida Johanne Ahrenst

Lin Jordal-Jørgensen

Fie Marie Rasmussen

Josephine Illner Vind

Anna Kathrine Skovby Andersen

Tobias Helwigh Kamper

Katrine Møller Rusbjerg

Olivia Thorlund von Bülow

Anna Bove

Anne Johanne Molnar Karlsson

Anders Hebogård Schäfer

Wanjing Yang

Frederikke Emilie Christiansen

Ninna Augustine Knudsen

Signe Raunkiær Sihvonen

Lukas Anker Christiansen

Patrik Kock Larsen

Camille Linnea Smidt

Cecilie Kock Engesgaard

Ida Linnebjerg-Hansen

Frida Irving Søltoft

Amalie Risager Hansen

Qingyang Liu

Maria Henriette Sørensen

Charlotte Harrig

Xiangli Liu

Bertram Kopp Stannum

Pernille Jakobsen

Jakob Frisk Maibom

Caroline Thorup Toftild

Kåre Thomas Jensen

Stine Bækgaard Pedersen

Bendik Vindegg Torp

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Peter Lundsgaard Hansen, plh@ign.ku.dk. Course responsible and design curator Torben Dam, toda@ign.ku.dk. Assisting Professor Jens Nyboe Andersen, jensnyboeandersen@gmail.com. External Supervision Laust B. Møller Andersen, bjn224@alumni.ku.dk.Teaching Assistent Nur Hatun Öksüm, kgt992@alumni.ku.dk. Teaching Assistent

Modellab is situated on the first floor - 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. Contact person: Carsten Johansen, cajo@ign.ku.dk (ModelLab)

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All activities will be held in Versailles if not otherwise indicated.

Laust B. Møller Andersen, bjn224@alumni.ku.dk. Editor Nur Hatun Öksüm, kgt992@alumni.ku.dk. Editor Peter Lundsgaard Hansen, plh@ign.ku.dk. Editor

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You can buy materials for modelling in the Students Shop in Modellab or in Tutein & Koch, address; Farvergade 8, 1463 København

Supervision; the team of supervisors are available during the course ( see calendar where it says Studio work). Please remember to make appoint ments in advance by mail. Throughout the course there will be opportunity to work with vertical projection in groups and during Design Conversations.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

“SAMLINGEN” Aarhus C

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The Idea is the Method

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Days in the Office

The Projects

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Midtpunktet Group 1

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Midtbyparken Group 2

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Aarhus Common Group 3

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Folkeparken Group 4

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Kulturparken Group 5

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Aarhus Heights Group 6

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Lysningen Group 7

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Arenaen Group 8

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“Samlingen” If Aarhus had its own Acropolis or its Roman Forum, it would surely be on the hilly terrain within the central part of the city. Here the landscape would define the grounds for an assembly of public institutions and public spaces into a place of identity and legacy.

Introduction There is no Acropolis in Aarhus. However, Aarhus has a characteristic terrain in the centre of the city. Here, on the hills of Aarhus, institutions such as Musikhuset Aarhus, The Town Hall, and the ARos museum are placed in- and along a landscape-diagonal from the Main Station to Mølleparken. Today this

“ the urban landscape is disconnected and identity is only defined by the institutions themselves and not by the landscape” landscape is divided into detached public areas of Banegårdspladsen, Rådhusparken, Rådhuspladsen, Musikhusparken and ARos. The notable division is strengthened by roads and service infrastructure like Vester Allé, Park Allé, Frederiks Allé, Aros Allé and parking lots connected to hotels, schools and cultural institutions. Consequently, the urban landscape is dis-

“Samlingen is the first vocal respond to this urban dilemma and it is the beginning of this design challenge. ” connected and identity is only defined by the institutions themselves and not by the landscape. The Idea of “Samlingen” is the first vocal respond to this urban dilemma and it is the beginning of this design challenge. The aim is to design for a future landscape, a forum if you will, that assembles,

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mediates and allows for a generous exchange of institutional-, administrative and cultural space in this magnificent part of Arhus. This is where Landscape Studio 2022 takes its departure.

Mølleparken

There are many voices in the work of a landscape architect and also in this design brief. Some are part of a

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“There are many voices in the work of a landscape architect and also in this assignment”

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greater perspective and of a political nature. Others relate to everyday life: to traffic, business affairs, climate, recreation, nature and general life in the city. A common ground for all is that they become

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parts and bits of a spatial conversation about urban life. This is how an Idea for change begins.

Samlingen The concept of “Samlingen” refers to something that assembles different ‘matters’ and in this assignment it is the working title of a new landscape that stretches from the Main Station and across the hill and down to Mølleparken.

Rådhusparken Historical map. 190 this kind of sustainability for Capital Nature.

sign conversation. The assignment is phased, open and with few initial limitations.

Aarhus Hovedbanegård

The assignment

The assignment is to plan, design and communicate a public landscape along, around the cornerand across the selected site in- and https://aarhuswiki.dk/mediawiki/images/c/c2/Bykort_Aarhus_1900.jpg With an understanding of land- around the diagonal. The assignscapes as both system and physical ment poses two dedicated aims construction we will add to the puz- that must be addressed in each prozle of central Aarhus that combines posal: (1) to assemble the existing contemporary concepts of ‘nature institutions and public spaces in in the city’, challenges of climate a ‘new’ landscape and (2) to preschange, heritage, identity, focus on access to recreational space and fu“The assignment ture institutions and art. poses two dedicated This is the Idea that foregrounds aims.” the assignment of Landscape Studio 2022 and where you will stand on the shoulders of fellow students ent an accessible public landscape before you. system that meets contemporary The project is also a sanitary pro- demands for sustainable urban ject (sustainability) camouflaged landscapes as indicated in the inin a system of new and old public troduction. space, water bodies, remodelled The assignment is situated in a hisedges, and terrain work that com- torical area that represents the cenbine existing plantings with new tre of Aarhus. Therefore you must ones into a ‘beautiful’ future strat- imagine many interests groups to egy for Aarhus C. We shall name voice opinions into your own de-

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Preconditions and limitations Landscape Studio 2022 invites you to come up with creative strategies/directions/and concrete Ideas to concretize what ‘Samlingen’ means to you as Landscape Architects through your project. The site have buildings and landscapes that are listed as protected in different categories. Although it is not a limitation in and of itself, the design solutions must adopt a conscious position in response to this scenario. Furthermore, a future light rail train is expected to transect the project site from the main station via Park Allé and Vester Allé and must be considered in the design proposals. The ambition is to create a contemporary urban landscape that meets the historical, cultural and economic demands for the future as well as the demands we have for a sustainable liveable city. By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

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Context The design must balance combinations of large-scale strategies and small-scale dedications. Large-scale strategies Each design must elaborate on the relation to its urban context of Aarhus. Different urban initiatives are part of the puzzle in Aarhus and can be of help in the design strategy.

“The design must balance combinations of large-scale strategies and small-scale dedications ”

Project site & Strategical context:’Aarhus C

Small-scale dedications The proposal must consider principles such as storm water management on a local level depending on the Idea. Also the proposal must consider plant materials, topography (terrain) and surfaces of the

urban floor. The design program aims to secure small- scale functions and local identity in a reality where the site consists of both public and private spaces. Interventions along and in proximity to existing (or future) bicycle, and pedestrian connections can be identified, designed in greater detail and used for such proposes.

Build structures New build structure, such as art, cultural and/or smaller pavilions can be introduced into the design depending on the Idea. The proposals shall reflect and contributes to an on-going discussion regarding capital nature, its structural, social, historic, economic and cultural significance in our cities today. Thank you and good luck.

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CONNECTION

Apollo team 08 Conversation E (external supervision)

Conversation A (Office meetings and introductions)

Conversation C

Conversation b

(team work:internal team meetings, sketching, planning and evaluating)

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Cam. 1- Mac Peter 1

Cam. 2- Logitech Peter 2

(Peer feedback, Supervision and Rotating Sally)

Vertical Projector Archive in Action: Books & and references

Conversation D

Proces Board Cam. 2 - “Bergman”

Archive in Action: Books & and references Apollo: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Proces Board

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ARTFORM

Design Conversation Mapping

Conversation G

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Landscape Studio - Ideas Experience taught us that, more

achieved, how they are transformed from vocalized language into concepts, strategies and to physical form. Defining such a specialized process warrants a unique direction in which architectural Ideas are developed beyond imagination and metaphor. So, in developing our designs we continuously encourage that the Idea must expand and sediment itself in the drawing

Conversation F

Landscape Studio ‘Ground Control System’ “No access”

(Editors and assistent supervisors, )

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The Idea is the Method than anything, Landscape Studio is a ‘connection’ that we have with eachother’s Ideas for change, and a professional ‘connectedness’ to the sciences and arts we cross-travle to achive the desired development. Ideas are the parent of change and the fuel that drives creative work in Landscape Studio. However, ideas are never enough. In the studio what matters is how Ideas are

Group Contracts and The Post

(External partners, clients and interest groups)

DESIGN ORGANISATION EXAMPLE OF OFFICE CONNECTIONS AND DESIGN CONVERSATIONS.Studio ‘Versailles’, 2nd floor.

Versailles is transformed into the inside “construction site” of the design Idea. Here, ‘what we say’, ‘what we do’ and ‘how we are’ can be adjusted at all time. This is how we stay connected to the Idea with a specialized ‘ Design Conversation’.

The IDEA is both a design tool and a pedagogical tool in Landscape Studio. We want to be where language is made. Everything we make, built, write, unmake and rebuild in the office evolves around this endeavour. This is Landscape Studio.

to achieve direction. All this ofregrounds a form of preformance. We call it a Design Conversation. Ideas are shared fast. In the studio, we experience the force of contingency and the improbable combinations of events when ideas are exchanged between fellow designers. The result can be messy when Ideas are lost in translation or they fall into the category of good inten-

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tions. The design process suffers if the exchange has no direction and no medium that supports observation and inquiry. Therefore, we perform in order to slow down the exchange of Ideas at certain intervals in order to achieve the desired expansion. Drawing techniques and simple models play central roles in this process and they are both slow and fast at the same time.

The Design Conversation Design Conversation is when Ideas are preformed under a power-

ful vertical projector in a curated room. We call it thick space. We will be in proximity through a common space to supports observation and inquiry. The drawing is the medium through which we are connected to the Idea. We make drawings to perform, repeat and rehearse in order to construct the physical grammar needed to transform vocalized language into drawings that can perform the Idea. It is often iconic landscape typologies that we find in our language. Through these repeated activities (specified in the calendar) and actions the Idea can

expand beyond the metaphor and narative. We draw structures of the landscape typologies: the entrance (what kind? primary or secondary? context? how many?), a path (where to? how wide? the material? soft or hard?) and a forest (scale? what kind? how do you establish it? do we have a reference? draw the dots!). We continue to a thicket, a clearing, a row of trees, buildings and etc. We draw every word we can and then we write a new word. Although the conversation works as a forward movement, the mediation between computer and hand

drawings - the hybrid nature of pencil and projected image – allow us to turn back, rewind, zoom in and examine. We continue with the making and unmaking of the image. We look at it again. We draw and withdraw. We combine in order to synthesize! (make sense) - we never add or multiply. Welcome to Landscape Studio.

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A 9-week Design Conversation: Activitiesis planned and performed in the Studio and on the road.

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Days in the Office The assignment is phased (curated through our activities), open and with few initial limitations and can be divided into three overall phases. The first phase of the assignment is to produce a Collision (combination of collage techniques, drawing, notation and visionary thinking). This phase can be seen as an overall explorative study of the problems and potentials – creatively elaborated in conceptual Ideas for change. The second phase aims to develop a master plan and includes ‘Design by Reference’ and ‘Ro-

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Below: Documented Design conversations selected from The Strategy board. From the Apollo Class of 20. In 20 we are back in the studio.

Litterature related to Landscape Studio and The Design Conversation: The Campfire Design Studio : Design conversations in landscape architecture education. / Hansen, Peter Lundsgaard;Dam,Torben;LeGoc,Virginie Corinne;Braae,EllenMarie.

tating Sally’. The third phase focuses on selected areas within the master plan to be developed, explored and detailed for their inherent potential for change. The calendar (last page) shows the scheduled activities shown in the strategy board. 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. Changes may occur. Therefore, remember to check your emails every morning and afternoon.

In: Edinburgh Architecture Research, Vol.34,2016p.6380. Research output: Contribution to journal›Journalarticle SimpleModelsCreateSteepLearning Curves in Academic Design Studio. / Hansen, Peter Lundsgaard; Dam, - Tor ben;LeGoc,VirginieCorinne;Braae, EllenMarie. In:FusionJournal,Vol.03,214. Research output: Contribution to journal›Journalarticle Amoroso, N. (2019), Representing Landscapes: analogue, Routledge, New York

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Midtpunktet AN URBAN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF AARHUS Mølleparken

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The Common Retten i Aarhus ARoS

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The Exibition Garden

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Musikhuset Aarhus The Roller Scating Park

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The City Hall Square Aarhus Rådhus

The Walk The Walk

The Common

Midtpunktet occurs around The Walk that structures through the park and combines the cultural institutions while activities, squares and green areas are involved along the walk, inviting different users to come together in a new public park in the middle of Aarhus. Existing vegetation is mainly preserved while new vegetation is planted in order

to create a quiet and coherent park that is shielded from the adjacent traffic and busy city center in Aarhus.

CONCEPTS

A wide multifunctional walk with different types of activities along the path combines the institutions of the city and creates a coherent park. The Walk works more as a place to take a stay

rather than just a path system. Several green entrances connect the area to different parts of the city for easy access. Whenever there is an opening to the park, you get met by a green spot with a specific entrance tree. Peripheral vegetation enclose the area and works as a boundary where buildings are not covered up toward the roads. Frederiks Allé is closed down

The Schoolyard

Concept: Green entrances

Concept: Enclosing vegetation

The Tree Square The Grove

The design embrances a more multifunctional use for stay and play rather than just a pathway, letting different groups of people to directly and indirectly engage with each other

Banegårdsgade

Aarhus Banegård

Existing trees Existing trees Projected trees

Masterplan of Midtpunktet, an urban park in the middle of Aarhus,

and the traffic is redirected through Banegårdsgade, Park Allé and Vester Allé and the area is now a part of Midtpunktet.

MASTERPLAN

Concept: Multifunctional walk connecting cultural institutions

Park

One of the strongest identities of Midtpunktet is The Walk, sloping through the area and connecting the cultural institutions of the city. Along The Walk various places for sports activities, seating areas and beautiful settings among new trees and tall grasses appear. Users of all ages will find their own piece of recreation here.

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Midtpunktet aims towards connecting and engaging the cultural institutions in the inner city while inviting different usergroups to meet in a cultural, urban park. This is done through a design transformation of the

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Projected Projected entrance trees is a trees heavy construction carving different existing parks that feel through the area with its pointvery divided and incoherent toProjected entrance trees ed geometry, varying width and day. functions. The design embraces a more multifunctional use for a From Aarhus Banegård up by place to stay and for play rather Aarhus Rådhus, ARoS and than just as a pathway. This will Musikhuset Aarhus, ending let different groups of people diclose to Mølleparken a large rectly and indirectly engage with continuous walk is constructed. each other. The Walk connects the different institutions with each othThe removal of Frederiks Allé in er and supports the area as one the park enhances the coherency larger coherent park. The Walk

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and lowers the pace and feel in the area. As part of the design, the park is very sensitive towards the old vegetation and the usages of the parks. Therefore, almost all trees are preserved – even if they must be included in the paved walk, the old lapidaries are preserved and room for outdoor concerts and sports is upheld.

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THE CIRCLES OF LIGHTS

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The Exibition Garden The Walk

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Conceptual section of sitting edge work ing as a terrain wall connecting the walk Musikhuset with the grass Aarhus

The ARoS Forest Mix of Pinus sylvestris Northofagus antartica Cedrus atlantica

Section A-A’ Square in front of Aarhus Musikskole

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Conceptual section of surfaces and shifts The Music Plaza in materials

New more dense vegetation is introduced within the park and new vegetation in the peripheral of the park and out towards the roads is planted to enclose the area.

Fraxinus excelsior

Tall grass

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Music Plaza Existing hedges

Bench

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Existing tree

New trees

The Walk

The Tree Square

Diagram of The 3 Circles of Lights

Plaza

Existing hedges

WELCOME AREA

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Section C-C’ Market place in the western part of The Meadow

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Quercus robur Existing trees

Tall grass

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Playground

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Patanus x acerifolia

The Walk

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Recreational green

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The Grove

The Walk Existing trees

Kiosk

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Zoom in of The Walk sorruonding The Common and the relating programming

It plays well together with the existing gravel pavement at Officerpladsen. The cobblestones are found in front of the Aarhus Musikskoleand the Musikhuset Aarhus.

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Conceptual section showing the transition from ourside the park to inside the park

Sculpture Benches

PLANTING STRATEGY

Section E-E’ The Tree Square with sculpture and an adjoining snack bar

ACTIVITIES

Gravel (Slotsgrus)

Costed in situ Wooden sitting ara

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Section D-D’ Café Green at the sourthern edge of The Meadow

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At each entrance there is a welcome area with a big Pinus syl vestris and an encircleling wooden bench. The tree separates from other trees in and around the park so that it is always easy to spot an entrance.

Seating area

Fraxinus excelsior

The Schoolyard

Speices for planting belt: Quercus robur, Sorbus aucupania, Crataegus Laevigata, Prunus Spiosa, Salix alba, Existing trees

Existing tree

Tents (temporary)

Roller-skating Park

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The Walk is in situ concrete of 25 m 2 with expansion joints. It is separated into a clean surface for pedestrians and a costed surface for bikes. It has building sitting functions which some places are covered with wood to provide warmer sitting opportunities in wintertime. Slotsgrus, which is a special developed clayed gravel for paths, is used at the secondary paths and activity spots along the walk.

Existing tree

Music Hall

The Tree Square

MATERIALS

The new species have white and light pink flowers and varies in blossom periode from April to July. The leaves have different green tones and shapes and some have beautiful autumn colors. Big trees add hight to the plantbelt while letting light pass through to the underlaying trees and bushes. Berries attracts birds while each species provide habitat for insects and small animals.

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ZOOM IN

The new walk is established as a solid paved structure going through the park. By encapsulating existing green areas new public places occur in a more human scale, such as The Common, The Grove, and The Exhibition Garden. The brought walk invite different groups into the park whether it is by using the café, the new squares, the playground or roller-skating area. For a walk in a lower pace a secondary path system in gravel will let the users to other parts of the park. Existing and new vegetation contributes to a greener and more biodiverse park and creates small niches for more private stays

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The same way as ARoS lights up in the evening, The ARoS Forest, shaped by a mix of evergreens, is uplighted by tall light poles. And the existing tree square, surrounding the sculpture, is lighted with light spots. Standing in the southern part of the park, looking north, the 3 circles will correspond with each other.

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Light bolllards Light poles illuminating The ARoS Forest

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The structure not only links all parts of the site, but also arranges active functions along The Walk. A variety of green spaces, activity squares and sitting areas are distributed from south to north, which correspond to the functions of individual location and

buildings while forming the active structure of The Walk. In front of the Music School and the Music Centre there are plazas for performances. The existing flora has been retained to keep identification and add seating to relax. The gently green slope is also enlivened by a café and a snack bar.

A planting belt will enclose the entire park and work as a visual barrier from the surrounding roads and buildings, creating a dense atmosphere. The new trees and bushes are typical Danish screening planting and they are carefully chosen according to growth strategies and local conditions. Most of them are already found among the existing trees in the area which contribute to a more coherent park.

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the city hall. As many trees as possible have been preserved during the redevelopment of the park, safeguarding the historical characteristics of the space. An increase in the diversity of trees emphasizes the park as a cultural institution in itself and mixes of flowerings and autumn colors provides sensory experiences with the changing of the seasons.

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closed/private spaces provide recreational opportunities for all, both social and private. The area is experienced along and under the canopy of the huge, mature lime, ash and oak trees,

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Approaching from the south, the entrance to the park is defined by the historical stairs and viaduct next to Aarhus Rådhus (City Hall). The broad, main pathway bends gently through the park, allowing for quick passage and reflecting the iconic architecture around ARoS. Inside the park, more narrow pathways and trails wind and twist through an open, grassy landscape, interspersed with trees of varying sizes and bordered by gardens and plantings. The contrast between open/public and

AARHUS RÅDHUS Main path

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Culture, connectivity and green Allé (Frederik’s Avenue), urban spaces for - “Midtby all previously intersecting the two parken“isthenewgreenhub for green parks known as separate meetings,experiencesandsocial Rådhusparken (City Hall Park) gatherings right in the heart of and Musikhusparken (Music Aarhus. House Park), is hidden and dug down under the terrain in order to maintain this important A CITY CONNECTED traffic route through the city. Midtbyparken provides a green This enables a new landscape connection between existing to occupy the space above and parks in Aarhus, leading you the newly created Midtbyparken from Aarhus Hovedbanegåd forms a continuous landscape, (Central Station) in the south seamlessly integrating the green to Mølleparken in the north. spaces and cultural institutions New crossings and roads allow dotted around the parks and for safer and more comfortable avenues in this part of Aarhus. passage on foot, while Frederiks

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ROOM FOR ALL

The main path, running from north to south, provides universal access to urban green spaces and connects the cultural institutions bordering it. Along the main path, several smaller pathways intersect and branch out, allowing for both quick and efficient routes or leisurely

strolls. In the center of the new park, a large open lawn stretches across the landscape bordered by trees and uncut grass, creating an unbroken belt of green for the town citizens to enjoy. In front of Musikhuset (The Music House), a new stage fit for large public events or informal gatherings in the sun replaces the former plaza and parterre garden. Instead,

the new square “Musikpladsen‘’ provides a focal point between Musikhuset, ARoS and the Music School. On its southern end sits the new “Next Level” extension to ARoS while Officerpladsen, a historical square used for markets and festivals, lined with classical trees, is preserved and will continue to provide space for events.

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OLD AND NEW

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Bicycle parking

Parrotiapersica

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Quercusrubra

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Stairs

Entrance gate

Bicycle Waste parking bin

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QuercusSorbusCrataegus Prunus Salix roburaucuparia monogyna spinosa caprea

gravel

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Quercusrobur Platanusacerifolia Quercusrobur

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grass

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30 years

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Pedestrian crossing

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Sorbusaucuparia

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Liriodendrontulipifera

MUSIKHUSET AARHUS

Public toilet Tiliaxexcelsior

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Window

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gravel

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Informal path grass

Acerrufinerve Gleditsiatrianthos

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Cafétables

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Dense planting

gravel

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Open Lawn cutgrass

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PLANTINGS

Informal path

Acerrufinerve Liriodendrontulipifera Cercidiphyllum japonicum 17.0

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PAVEMENT PAVEMENT

Ligth

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gravel

Cercidiphyllumjaponicum

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Acerrufinerve

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Sorbusaucuparia

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SPACE FOR LIFE

Midtbyparken is not just a space for people, but for the ecosystem services that they need to thrive as well. While the new exotic trees contribute to the cultural nature qualities of the park, the dense and solitary plantings of native species are chosen not just for the aesthetic values but for their biodiversity value. The existing trees that have to be removed are left as sculptural and climbable deadwood in the uncut grass and meadows of the park, providing yet more opportunities for life to find a way in the middle of the urban environment.

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Ramps and stairs, interspersed with trees, shrubs and perennials to soften their appearence in the landscape, continue the green connection from ARoS, through the new orchard, over Vester Allé on to both Aarhus Kunsthal (Aarhus Art Hall) and Mølleparken. These green areas are enhanced with new trees of the same species as will be planted in the central part of the park in order to strengthen the visual connection between these areas. The newly established Åpladsen public square, along with more wooden platforms along Aarhus Å, closes of part of the existing road and expands the recreational facilities of Mølleparken to encompass both sides of the river, making full use of that rare quality of inner city life: Running water.

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PAVINGS

The surfaces of the park allude to the historical qualities of the area, consisting of a mix of both rustic and modern materials. Smooth surfaces, such as concrete, asphalt and vegecol are mainly used where people move through the area at a quick pace while tiles are placed where people gather and meet. Rough surfaces, such as gravel and uncut grass encourage slower strolls through the landscape.

Tiliaxexcelsior

Dense planting cutgrass

New plantings increase diversity and spatial experiences. More species of solitary single- and multi-stem trees are added with striking characteristics, such as colour or foliage, to give the park a distinctive look. Dense plantings consisting of native species increase the biodiversity in the area and are planned to grow and support the growth of oak trees, ensuring the long-term future of the park.

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Aarhus Common

A gr e e n co n nec ti on betw een c ul t u r e a n d p e o p le Mølleparken

Aarhus Å

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Populus grove Det jyske musikkonservatorium

Retten i Aarhus Aros

Aarhus musikskole Amphitheatre

Musikhuset Aarhus

Aarhus Congress Center

No matter from what side you approach the park the terrain is rising and end on a flat hilltop. The project site is located in the central part of Aarhus with important cultural institutions framing the site e.g. AROS, The City hall, Musikhuset, the theatre Bora Bora and the local music school. Today the project site is divided into many disconnected zones towards the different institutions e.g. Sven Hansens Have towards Musikhuset and Rådhushaven in relation to the Cityhall.

AARHUS COMMON

Aarhus Common aims to gather the site as a park with its own identity and still keeping existing qualities. The concept in the design is to gather the institutions around a large common. Surrounding the common a uniform zone, the membrane zone, is creating space for a path system, niches to stay or do different activities. Between the cultural institutions and the membrane a zone is reserved for existing elements or new squares which relates to the diverse function and identity of the different

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THE DESIGN GUAGE

Existing institution zones

Path

Musicplaza

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institutions. The park have five entrances leading to the common in the middle. A new connection from Vester Allé is created and Frederiks Allé has been narrowed down.

The concept in the design is to gather theinstitutions aroundalarge common.

Ridehuset

Populus grid planting Parking

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A CULTURAL PROJECT SITE

Membrane Basin

Entrance East

Park

Aarhus Common is located in the central part of Aarhus framed by cultural institutions. The purpose of the design is to gather the site as its own identity by creating a zone, called the membrane zone that separate a large common and diverse zones facing the institutions. The membrane zone is uniform in materiality and have a meadow belt running through. On the common and in the zones around the institutions many of the existing qualities are preserved but framed differently.

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The design language of straight lines and soft round curves is chosen to gather the site and to create many corners and pockets for activities or stay. The design language naturally creates these small pockets where it is intuitive to furnish with a bench and

a lamp. The common has its own design language like almost a circle to create a natural centre that is not to geometrical shaped.

REMAIN EXISTING QUALITIES

The identity of the cultural institutions is important to preserve and underpin. Many existing

elements are kept e.g. most of Officerspladsen, the pavement around Ridehuset and the ramp and stairs in Rådhushaven. Also as many trees as possible is kept. Only a few trees has been necessary to take out to realize the park.

THE COMMON

Aarhus common will appear as a big green lawn with large existing trees e.g. is some of the robinia trees in groups remaining from Sven Hansens Have, Lime trees in a line along Frederiks Allé and old beautiful oaks and other tree species in Rådhushav-

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Section A: Section of membrane zone and narrow part of meadow belt looking towards Frederiks Allé

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Existing park plantings Path

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1:500 Grass lawns Cut grass Uncut grass en. Tree plantings from earlier gardens have its own logic and rhythms which the open lawn will benefit from. The common will be raised a bit from the ground and the low concrete plint to create an edge where it is possible to sit down or to step up and enter the common. Then you are on the common you would not notice the wall, but the ac-

-0.60 Uncut grass

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Sunrise niche

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Existing park plantings

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Entrance South

Niche

Rådhusparken

Moveable furniture B

Niche in membrane

Existing park plantings

Lamppost

Existing path

Zoom plan tivities taken place outside the common will be visible.

FREDERIKS ALLÈ

The road Frederiks Allè cuts though the project site and is separating the common in two parts. It is still possible to drive through, but the road is narrowed down to two roadways and a double bike path on one

1:1000 side of the road. The roads take a turn before the common to slow down the traffic and to create awareness that the traffic is entering a park where people can cross the road.

ENTRANCES

Tree grid plantings mark the entrances of Aarhus Common. The tree planting grid consist

of rows of Cherry and European Aspen. The Cherries are planted in rows next to the path and contribute with flower attraction and colours. The European Aspen is planted more densely and together they create a green grove with many slim trunks and a roof of leaves. The grid plantings are placed right before the terrain raises. Noticed first are the trees,

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Meadow belt with rainwater detention

Membrane

Existing park Light bollard plantings

Light bollard

Section B: Section of membrane zone with space for a niche and broader meadow belt then when walking upstairs and the large open common will appear. Many trees are planted at Rådhuspladsen to create a green environment in a trafficked area, and by the amphitheatre to create a frame when staying on the stairs on the amphitheatre.

THE MEMBRAN ZONE

Themeadowbelt (.)isanimportant green element to connect the site intoonepark.

To create uniformity the materials the furniture is repeated along the membrane zone. The pavement is white concrete poured in place. In the membrane zone a meadow belt is running through. The meadow belt is lowered in the middle in order to manage rainwater. Here are plantings with sewed meadow

Common

Concrete plinth

1:200 grasses, native perennials and smaller trees and bushes. The meadow belt is also shaping the social pockets in the membrane zone and is an important green element to connect the site into one park.

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A new circular gravel path has been established in Aarhus city center. The circle connects and gather the important institutions and garden. This is a landscape project THE EXISTING URBAN and Arne Jacobsen’s garden next THE CIRCULAR PARK proposal for a new park in STRUCTURE AND THE to the City Hall. The main idea The circular park is inspired the center of Aarhus. Aarhus of the project is to strengthen by existing round shapes in the LOCATION center is full of notable instituaccesses and gather the area in area, such as Olafur Eliasson’s Aarhus city center is full of retions such as ARoS, Musikhuform of a visible green belt that circular artwork at ARoS and markable parks and gardens, set, Musikskolen, Ridehuset extends from Aarhus main stathe lawns in Mølleparken and and cultural institutions made and Aarhus Rådhus. The protion to Mølleparken. the circular linden tree avenue by Danish architects and landject is based and inspired on close to the City Hall. Furtherscape architects. This project is these institutions. The area more, a circular path-system is inspired by the existing strucis currently divided because constructed, which connect the tures and the cultural institutions of Frederiks Allé. By making important cultural institutions. in the area, which are ARoS, a new circular path-system Frederiks Allé has been closed to Aarhus Rådhus made by Arne and closing Frederiks Allé cars, narrowed and transformed Jacobsen and Erik Møller in for drivers the area is today into a cycle path. The narrowing 1942 and the Musikhuset made more coherent. The circle also of Frederiks Allé, has caused a by the architectural firm Kjær create a common identity for better connection between the & Richter and the notable parks the institutions, that today Music House and the City Hall. Mølleparken made by Natur og has an individual identity. The parking lot outside the City Miljø, Sven Hansen’s garden

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Banegårdspladsen Aarhus Station

Masterplan Hall has been transform into an outside lunch-break space with trees and benches and afternoon sun.

ENTRACNES

Today, Frederiks Allé divides the The newly established circular The circle gather the existing New paths have been estab area and the institutions func path connects the institutions. eminent gardens in the area. lished, so it’s easy and quick to tion as isolated islands. get from ARoS to City Hall.

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Inspired by Kongens Have in Odense, the city and the park meet each other with almost inconspicuous sensual concrete plinths, which frame the en-

1:4000 trances, and at the same time the plinths function as benches for visitors. Some of the entrances are marked with new planting, which continues as avenues in the city, which creates a natural transition between city and park.

PRESERVING TREES AND GARDENS

The project has wanted to pre-

serve as many existing trees as possible in the area. We have reinforced the existing trees by planting new trees around the old ones, which now functions as dense clusters that end up in horizontal lawns. In the clusters we now have a under story and existing solitary trees, which gives more layers in the vegetation and in the future can leads to

more different plant- and insects species. We have also preserved the hedges in Sven Hansen’s garden and the planting and pavement in Arne Jacobsen’s garden next to the City Hall.

LAWNS

The large lawn in the project invite to diverse use for the Aarhusians. Admission tickets are-

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required to the museums ARoS and Kunsthalen, and it has therefore been important to create a green area which was free to all citizens despite income. The lawn should also be an experience for visitors, and therefore, a wild tall grass- belt will go through the area

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“We have an ambition to make the intuitions and historical famous architects talk together in a park, which is not a new prestige monument, but a green area for the people of Aarhus.”

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Di erent planting strategies has been use in the Market Place. Clusters of new trees, clusters of new trees around old solitary trees, allés and a grid-structure of apple trees has been etablished.

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OUR VISION

NEW TREES

Next to ARoS, there is an existing amphitheater with a few apWild grass ple trees. From the amphitheater Reflection pool there is a view to the modernist City Hall tower. The amphitheater is preserved in the project, but Pedestrian path Hedges of Sven Hansen we have reinforced the frame Bike Path A by planting more apple trees in The Music Square dense clusters. Likewise, trees have been planted around congress center in a circle, which now functions as a public green area for the visitors of the ConPlinth Open Lawn Plinth gress Center. Likewise, the existing parking basement outside the Congress Center has been expanded as a compensation for 1:1000 new the disused parking lot outside Plan Section. A new marketplace has been established. Here there is space for picnic on the hilltop, buy food in food trucks or just enjoy the park under a tree. the City Hall Tower. ARoS

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Retten i Aarhus

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Section AA. New clusters of trees has been established around the old solitary trees, which reinforce the existing trees.

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Our vision of the new park is to create a sustainable area inspired by the unique remarkable parks and gardens and cultural institutions in the area. We have approached the area with great humility and worked with the existing structures rather than towards them, and thus worked to preserve the trees, parks and history of the area as much as possible. However, we have also an ambition to make the intuitions and historical famous architects talk together in a park, which is not yet a new prestige monument, but a green area for the people of Aarhus. In Invisible Cities Italo Calvino says: “The city does not consist of this, but of relationships between the measurements of its space and the events of its past.” Inspired by Calvino’s words we have examined historical maps and preserved the existing qualities and structures.

On the Market Square there is room to stay in the form of movable table and bench sets, concrete plinths and on the new mowed lawn. Group 4.: Frida Irving Søltoft npr491, Patrik Kock Larsen pkb723 and Pernille Jakobsen tnm202

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Kulturparken Mølleparken

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Private housing

AarhusCounty Court

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RoyalAcademyof MusicAarhus

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People relaxing on green spaces Some of the most culturally with a group of fragmented significant institutions of Aarparks of different origins and hus are located close to each expressions attached. These are other in the city’s center. Kulimportant institutions such as turparken is a project which ARoS Museum, the Royal Acadaims to tie the landscape suremy of Music Aarhus, Kunsthal rounding them together and Aarhus and the Concert Hall of provide visitors with a cohesive Aarhus. Kulturparken seeks to green urban space for multiple recreational uses. The design language consists of organic shapes of varying sizes, that hold large green spaces and is divided by gravel paths. Existing trees are embraced and framed by the new shapes, and various other plantings are given to the area.

CONNECTING THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF AARHUS

In the city center of Aarhus lies a string of cultural institutions,

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knit this area together as a harmonious recreational space with a common approach to design language, materiality, plantings, and surfaces.

SOFT SHAPES

A series of organic shapes em-

brace and frame the existing trees of the area and significantly expand the planted territory. Some of the shapes vary in terrain so that the lawns mimic the terrain of Aarhus. The shapes are surrounded by edges in corten steel and the paths and plazas

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Strategic masterplan around the shapes are made in light gravel. The basin is shaped in the same way as the lawns and acts as an attraction point for the Music Hall.

THE GREEN

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The mismatched pavements and shapes of the present are transformed into a cohesive and green landscape, which feels truly in-

“The rows of trees or shrubs are the recurrent theme in the vegetation.”

viting to visitors. Much thought has been put into keeping and preserving the existing trees and especially in the southern part of the area, where the trees are tall and old and give character to the area. The new plantings are grouped into four different expressions: Plantings in rows and grid, lawns with vegetation clusters, dense layered plantings, and

1:4000 meadow with groups of trees. The rows of trees or shrubs are the recurrent theme in the vegetation.

SPECIES

The rows of trees consisting of Robinia pseudoacacia , Fraxinus americana and Quercus robur are primarily placed along the sides of the shaped lawns to in-

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sinuate an entrance or walking direction in the park. The rows of Gravel shrubs are thought as shielding vegetation consisting of Syrin ga vulgaris , Crataegus laeviga ta and Amelanchier laevis . The grid plantings at the entrance to the Music Hall is Betula utilis and species such as Acer pla tanoides, Larix kaempferi and different types of Salix are planted in the lawns. The areas with dense vegetation will also have a middle layer with shrubs such as Prunus padus , Corylus avellana and Prunus spinosa . Where the grass is uncut and meadow-like the species will be Prunus avi um, Prunus accolade and Malus sylvestris .

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DIFFERENT SPACES

The shapes at the perimeter have a wilder and close planting structure, the inner and bigger islands have a more open expression. This is to shield from city noise and urbanity and consequently create a feeling of approaching a clearing when walking along the gravel paths of the park. This creates a lot of intimate spaces along the outside and the border areas of the park, while creating an open area in the middle

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that can be used for all sorts of events and shall remain un-programmed. Plinths made of light concrete stretches along the organic shapes as an inviting and guiding element in the area which also provides visitors with a rest.

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OPEN BORDERS

There are four old tree avenues: One by Aarhus City Hall, by Margrethe Place, by Aaboulevarden and alongside Brobjerg School, which will be left standing to frame the park. There is also a younger row of trees planted at ARoS Allé, which

be added at Aarhus Kunsthal and will be preserved. These are all Frederiks Allé. Frederiks Allé at the edges of Kulturparken and will be paved with cobblestone will help reinforce the notion instead of asphalt to slow down that a visitor is about to enter a the traffic. New plantings at Aarthought-through green area. The hus main station will mimic the strict rows of the avenues are plantings in the park and start the softened by the light curves of transect of the area already at the the raised, sloped or plan plantentrance to the station. ings. New avenues of trees will

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Group no. 5: Kitten (Katrine Rusbjerg(HPM198)), Frederikke Christiansen (JPW563), Olivia Von Bûlow (NGW685) og Jakob Frisk Maibom (TDW163)

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Section Aa continued Group no. 5: Kitten (Katrine Rusbjerg(HPM198)), Frederikke Christiansen (JPW563), Olivia Von Bûlow (NGW685) og Jakob Frisk Maibom (TDW163)

By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

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space, which in its design gives a shared identity for the institutions, and offers varying experiences and spaces.

garden plans among old trees, cultural monuments and open spaces. Finally, the project area is cut in half by Frederiks Allé a central road that connects the south of Aarhus with the center, but which also cuts off the two parts of the area from being one whole. The project seeks to transform the area to a place where the hierarchy on several levels is erased, and where the many institutions are connected across a relevant and versatile outdoor

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At the highest point in the center of Aarhus, several of the city’s cultural institutions lie side by side with Rådhusparken and Musikhusparken as a common center, where they are closely connected to Mølleparken to the north and the main station to the south. The area today, however, consists of many noninterplaying parts: buildings of vastly different architecture and systematic and organized

Aarhus City Hall

INTRODUCTION

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Aarhus Heights is the new collective park of the many cultural institutions gathered on the ridge of Aarhus. The project is based on the existing trees and planting, from which enclaves of new planting has been created. These enclaves mimic the forests that surround Århus and let the paths in between act clearings. The great volume of the enclaves break up the wide space between the large buildings and create smaller spaces and a coherent identity.

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The Culture square in front of the Music House. The enclaves create spatiality and provides experience values as well as identity to the area.

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CONCEPT AND VISION

Group 6.: Caroline Thorup Toftild (blp220), Anders Hebogård Schäfer (djc254), Wanjing Yang (vtz975), Anna Kathrine Skovby Andersen (wmz485)

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Masterplan - the path systems and enclaves are scattered throughout the area, which creates a common identety

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Inspired by the forrests going around and into Aarhus, we want to create a variety of dense and open spaces of vegetation. The new planting structures are shaped using the existing trees as the starting point creating enclaves that stretch out and divide the big area into several smaller rooms of varying

character. The plantings will also be used strategically to create pathways as well as framing the architecture, and make each building shine in its own right. To further dismantle the hierachy of the existing area, we’re toning down Frederiksberg Allé by letting the design go all the way out and into the road, emphasizing the priority of

pedestrians and slowing down heavy trafic. Surfaces, pavings and materiality all work as tools to create a cohesive place that is legible in terms of functions while still offering a sence of multifunctionality and freedom of movement. A lowered square will be placed in front of Musikhuset, engaging with several of the

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enclaves. It’s openness allows for clutural event and gatherings, and thus supports the many surrounding institutions. To channel and pay tribute to Sven Hansen’s garden, which has been placed in the same spot. The existing ponds and pavilions will be kept within the enclaves and thus add to the varying experiences and qualities.

Group 6.: Caroline Thorup Toftild (blp220), Anders Hebogård Schäfer (djc254), Wanjing Yang (vtz975), Anna Kathrine Skovby Andersen (wmz485) By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

university of copenhagen

MOVEMENT AND USE

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The area is an infrastructural hub, especially for pedestrians. With the coming lightrail even more people will move through the area. Therefore it is important to keep the possibility of fast moving alongside the slow paced experiences. The fast movement will be managed by big clear paths at the most used routes and the broad paths in between the planting enclaves will ensure a good flow across the whole project. The openness of the area allows for spontaneous paths to evolve. Smaller paths within the enclaves will allow for exploring the area at a strolling pace or in play. The changing dense and open structures in turn provide space for informal and private activities as well as bigger gatherings. The area’s open spaces can be used for several events and there is great potential in offering multifunctional spaces for music, art and other cultural happenings. To ensure safety for pedestrians along the road, Frederiks Allé will get a new surface paving, to signal a change in environment to the drivers as well as a speedblock in the form of three of the enclaves that will reach out on the street so the car lane becomes a bit smaller. The pedestrians and cyclists in these places will be guided onto a path through the enclave to ensure their safety. The existing underground carpark by the congresscenter will be expanded, so even more cars can get of the street level.

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Group 6.: Caroline Thorup Toftild (blp220), Anders Hebogård Schäfer (djc254), Wanjing Yang (vtz975), Anna Kathrine Skovby Andersen (wmz485)

MATERIALITY AND ATMOSPHERE

The aesthetics and atmosphere of the plantings is inspired by Rådhusparken with its old great trees and classic park structure as well as the many forests around Aarhus which are more dense and wild. The enclaves will be dense with a groundcover reflecting a forest-like motif mixed with ornamental perennials, contained inside their enclave as a garden. The atmosphere outside the enclave will be open, yet divided in smaller spaces created by the enclaves and the buildings.

The project area is home to many iconic buildings in Aarhus which give the area a lot of identity and functions. The enclaves are designed to give each building a space it can utilize as an outdoor space if the building’s purpose calls for it. The project will bring in a lot more plants and trees than what are present today. Especially the area north of Fredriks Allé will become a lot greener with the massive planting material of the enclaves. The enclaves are framed by a concrete wall, wich will bring

som urbanity into Rådhusparken and thereby connect the two areas through common material. The paving will be a mix of gravel and tiles, to reflect both the urban and natural character of the site.

PLANTING STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT OVER TIME The project will experiment with planting a great number of trees, and then gradually thinning out, according to the natural development of the trees. This will create a dynamic scenery that

will change throughout the years and reflect the big trees in Rådhusparken and Mølleparken. The species used will vary but will to a great extend reference the existing species. The seasonal changes will come to life though the changing colour of foliage an blooming spring flowers. Ground vegetation and perennials within the enclaves are chosen for their tolerance of shadow as well as their amenity values throughout all seasons. The colour scheme is kept simple and the volumes vary in height and density.

Group 6.: Caroline Thorup Toftild (blp220), Anders Hebogård Schäfer (djc254), Wanjing Yang (vtz975), Anna Kathrine Skovby Andersen (wmz485) By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

university of copenhagen

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AIM AND CONCEPT With Lysningen we aim to establish a better coherence among

connects the landscape both visually, physically and atmospherically while guiding people through as well as leading visitors to the attractions at the site.

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Lysningen acts both as a central park and as a natural pathway from Aarhus Banegård towards Mølleparken, gently integrating the existing flows in and out of the area while promoting walking over cars. The main direction is defined by surrounding paths, terrain alterations and vegetation, while existing and historical elements are meaningfully preserved as a natural part of the park. The physical layout of Mølleparken has inspired the overall structure of the project, taking inspiration from both angular shapes and circles. Using the same angular shapes of Mølleparken for the passage as well as the green circles with various social and cultural pur-

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the dispersed existing green spaces of this cultural city center district while integrating new spaces for recreation and social activities. These are designed into an overall structure that

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This project takes place in the hilly heart of Aarhus city center amongst some of the city’s most important institutions and significant landmarks. The green spaces surrounding these attractions are scattered by the lack of coherence and unifying storytelling among them which result in a fragmented landscape. At the same time this large central location of open space holds great potential for a social and cultural meeting point for the citizens and visitors of Aarhus.

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Surrounded by the many significant institutions the large open area serves as a unifying green space for public activities and social gatherings.

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Important buildings, infrastruc ture, entrances and pathways. poses within creates a softer interplay with the strict outline of the edges and a common thread throughout the area.

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Group 7: Bertram Kopp Stannum (kcq342), Fie Marie Rasmussen (xjd436), Ida Flora Linnebjerg (cnz631), Ida Johanne Ahrenst (wts147) and Ninna Augustine Knudsen (dfp502) By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

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Group 7: Bertram Kopp Stannum (kcq342), Fie Marie Rasmussen (xjd436), Ida Flora Linnebjerg (cnz631), Ida Johanne Ahrenst (wts147) and Ninna Augustine Knudsen (dfp502) By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

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The many circles spread across both the green and the paved areas of Lysningen offer a range of different opportunities and experiences. The circles will have a soft programming to accommodate both open public spaces and for events and social gatherings. Reversing the concept of Mølleparken some circles placed in the green areas have harder surfaces while others are defined

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Conceptual section of edge C:C

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CIRCLES

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by perennial beds, surrounding high hedges or by preserving and highlighting existing landscape and historical elements like monuments or particularly distinctive trees, making small historical remnants scattered throughout the new park. Around them space is available for gathering in the open common where the programme is not determined and can be used for flea markets, concerts or an ice rink.

perennials are planted to create and enhance the feeling of being in- and outside of the open In areas located outside of the space. Species of Tilia and others main direction and the open matching the existing trees aesspace, groves with flowering species of Prunus and Malus thetically are carefully selected with current and future vitality adorn the eye and provide fruitin mind to secure the plantings ing for birds. This creates a of the park in times ahead. A greater cohesion throughout the wealth of colours and textures project area and ties in with the in the perennial stretches change flowering trees in Mølleparken. with the pace of the shifting A majority of the existing trees seasons, making a walk in Lysin the area are preserved, while ningen something different with new trees as well as stretches of each passing month.

VEGETATION

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THE OPEN SPACE A broad corridor defined by the angular path system is leading visitors from Banegården to Mølleparken. In the midst of the planted park-like stretch from Aarhus City Hall towards ARoS visitors find a large open space: The common for the entire area, underlined by the contrasting plant densities in- and outside of the open space, naturally drawing people to use the area. The smaller links to Rådhuspladsen and Aarhus Congress Center create a natural flow in and out of the area across the center of the park.

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EDGES AND SURFACES In the middle of Lysningen between Frederiks Allé and Musikhuset, terrain work supported by retaining walls of raised concrete edges along the paths emphasize the clearing of

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the open space. Here visitors are invited to have a seat and enjoy the open view of the common from the edge. To reinforce the concept of a common thread, the same paving from Mølleparken is used for the main path system while cobblestone from the existing City

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Hall Park and many other places around Aarhus are used for the edges. A few places new and existing paving coexist to integrate the historical places of the area in the new park as is the case for the City Hall square.

Group 7: Bertram Kopp Stannum (kcq342), Fie Marie Rasmussen (xjd436), Ida Flora Linnebjerg (cnz631), Ida Johanne Ahrenst (wts147) and Ninna Augustine Knudsen (dfp502) By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

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The project area is in many ways defined by its institutions. Though serving different functions, such as governing the city or channeling art of different kinds, they all share an interest in the public and their cultural

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Following classical tradition, an arena can be defined as a leveled, large and enclosed floor, with the purpose of showcasing entertainment to the public. The arena laid out in Aarhus draws upon the spatial characteristics of a classic arena, but expands the idea of its function. It’s not created for just one specific purpose, rather, it lays the foundation for a multitude of experiences, capable of catering to different audiences at different times. However, the idea of an arena as an open space (the floor) within an enclosing matter (dense vegetation) remains the main conceptual grip.

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wellbeing. Despite this ideological unity, the institutions stand as individuals, something which is emphasized by the detached landscape between them. We present Arenaen; a project that collects the landscape, bringing forth a new and common identity.

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Transforming Aarhus hill is an ambitious task. Important institutions, a divided landscape and strong temporal impulses (both past and future) results in a variety of things to consider. Arenaen meets the challenge by focusing on tactility, uncomplicated spatial principles and an integration with the existing landscape. Through the creation of a common floor, surrounded by vegetation, Arenaen presents an opportunity to rethink the space of today, resulting in a vibrant and versatile setting for the city’s inhabitants.

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The concept of Arenaen Group 8.: Amalie Risager Hansen //jfd906, Bendik Vindegg Torp //czj406, Charlotte Harrig //dkq469 & Josephine Illner Vind //jgn370

Being both a cultural and physical center in Aarhus, the project area has shaped people’s perception of the city for decades. With this in mind, the project shows consideration for what is already there, by continuing elements deemed important, reusable or functioning. An example can be found in the way Arenaen

approaches Rådhusparken; the structural layout is kept, with additions being a raised edge following the parks western edge and new plantings of trees.

THE FLOOR

The architectural inconsistency between the institutions is tackled through the paving of a central floor, binding several of the

institutions together. It consists of a grid-structure utilizing materials already found throughout Aarhus, such as cobblestones and slotsgrus - here remodeled in rectangles bonded together by pathways in concrete tiles. Since it encompasses Frederiks Allé, the floor’s different pavings can be felt within a car, reminding drivers that they are in some way

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“...an arena is a leveled, large and enclosed floor ”

Group 8.: Amalie Risager Hansen //jfd906, Bendik Vindegg Torp //czj406, Charlotte Harrig //dkq469 & Josephine Illner Vind //jgn370 By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

By Peter Lundsgaard Hansen

close off traffic during weekends or bigger events, creating a safe space for all. To break its conformity, the ‘track’ and the ‘biotopes’ are introduced to the floor. The track’s oval shape, consisting of gravel with lines of in-situ concrete, grabs onto existing buildings and represents a gentle nod to the classical running tracks found in ancient times. Inside the track, one finds the biotopes. These biotopes of natural plantings stand in stark contrast to the otherwise systematic floor, yet relates to the enclosing matter introduced in the bordering greenspaces, as well as to the existing trees of Sven Hansens have.

Biotopes - Betula pendula D ‘ ale - vast amount of possible combiEnclosing matter - Betula pen nations. carlica’ organically dula D ‘ alecarlica’ in 2 x 2 m grid

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Combining old and new, structured and organic, the vertical and horizontal, Arenaen has the potential to enhance city-life in central Aarhus. While bringing the project area into the 21th century, it remains a versatile space, capable of incorporating needs that may arise in the future. The approach of reusing materials and existing elements will keep economic and sustainable cost down, as well as continuing the cultural use cherished by current and future inhabitants.

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To emphasize the open experience within Arenaen, dense vegetation has been planted in Rådhusparken, the green area next to Aros and the former parking-lot in the south-west. The plantings create a vertical border surrounding Arenaen. This enclosing matter, in contrast to the organic planting-structure of the biotopes, are spread out following a grid-structure. The plantings also function as a recognisable theme throughout the city center. Consisting of Betula pendula ‘Dalecarlica’, the white stems and everchanging crowns will greet whomever heads for Arenaen long before they see it in its entirety.

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FACILITATING ACTIVITIES

lar. West of the four central pavilions, lies a part of the floor covered with sockets. Each socket can mount different masts, lighting or furniture, creating a

One of Arenaens main goals is promoting city-life and cultural opportunities. By leaving the floor mainly unprogrammed, it becomes a multifunctional space available to the institutions and public alike. The differing surfaces are suited to facilitate different forms of activities - where vegetation encourages play and on-ground relaxation, hard surfaces present a floor for concerts, demonstrations and general city life. Spread throughout the Arenaen one finds pavilions hosting cafes, stages and elevators to the underground parkings-cel-

“One of Arenaens main goals is promoting city-life and cultural opportunities”

Cobblestone - rubble bonded

Cobblestone - line connected

Chaussesten- line connected

Concrete curbs 60 x 80 cm

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Cut grass and small herbs

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Group 8.: Amalie Risager Hansen //jfd906, Bendik Vindegg Torp //czj406, Charlotte Harrig //dkq469 & Josephine Illner Vind //jgn370

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Office meeting

w25

Final project Handin EXIT II: Studio work & digital poster (Exam) 2’nd Exams talk

Preparation

Exit I

2. pinsedag

afternoon

morning

13.00 - 17.00 09.00 - 12.00

w24

Final paper Handin EXIT I: Studio work 1’st Exams talk

09.00h

10.00h

w23

Handin 3 & 1’st paper upload (tba) Rotating Sally & Studio work

Kristi Himmelfart

w21

Preparation

18 Studio work (*VDC)

Preparation intro 3’rd handin

Paper 1 Laust & Nur

Preparation

morning afternoon

13.00 - 17.00 09.00 - 12.00

13.00h

Program to be announced

May

Rotating Sally & Studio work Intro: Rotating Sally Intro: Paper Work

10.00h

w20

Preparation

April

Design by Reference/ Fieldtrip 13.00h

13.00h

(*VDC)

*VDC

Exhibition/ intro: Handin1 1/2 - group work

Studio work

Crit and *VDC

13.00h Intro

Studio work

Preparation

Collision

Preparation

1’st handin

Preparation

PLH & co. Program & philosophy

Paper Laust & Nur

Exam handin posters, digital upload 11.00h

13.00h

exhibitition eval and goodbyes

Preparation

Intro 1

13.00h

11.00h

Preparation

13.00h

Handin 2 Fieldwork on site/Feildtrip ‘Design by Reference’ , detail reference studies

Handin 1 1/2 First Group work/sketch/ notations

Preparation

PLH Program & Collision

Studio work

afternoon

morning

13.00 - 17.00 09.00 - 12.00

09.00h Intro 2

w19

Store Bededag

Handin 1 First individual work -’Collision’

Intro

w18

Examination Note: Please do not arrange hollidays in the examination week.

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