Bryghus project Connecting the waterfront to the city Copenhagen December 2011
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Preface
This document encompasses an overview of the Bryghus project’s major contributions and opportunities besides an introduction to the ’urban activity node’ subject and an overall description and analysis of the developement of the central Copenhagen context during the last decade • • •
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Bryghus project Urban activity node benefits and best practice examples Development of the pedestrian network Car-free streets and public spaces and pedestrian priority streets Development of connections between city and waterfront Development of recreational and cultural destinations Milestones from 2005 towards a future vision
Client:
Consultant:
Realdania Byg A/S
Project Team:
Nørregade 29
Project responsible: Jan Gehl, Professor, Professor, Dr. litt.
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Project manager: Ewa Westermark, Associate, Architect Project architect: Rikke Sode, Architect
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Preface............................................................ 2 Content............................................................ 3 Introduction Overview Bryghus project Major contribution to the city.......................... 4 Major opportunities for further initiatives........ 5 Summary - The big picture.............................. 6 Benefits of an urban activity node................. 13 Best practice references .............................. 14 The City towards the water .......................... 20 Life in the area............................................... 24 Analysis Evolution of the city Bryghus project and its co-players................ 26 Vester Voldgade............................................ 28 Frederiksholms Kanal ...................................34 Slotsholmen ..................................................40 Kalvebod Brygge...........................................46 Waterfront..................................................... 52 Getting across - Pedestrian priority...............64 Traffic flows...................................................65 The bicycling city...........................................66 Cultural route................................................. 67 The event city................................................68
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Bryghus project - Major
contributions to the city
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Strengthen the recreational waterfront ‘Kalvebod Bølge’
Repairs missing links and adds new destination along the waterfront
Strengthen the cultural waterfront
Harbour Park
Activates and diversifies the area
Slotsholmen
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Royal Library
Kig fra Langebro
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Byplads at night
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Søren Kierkegaards Plads Byplads at night
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Bryghus project - Major
opportunities for further initiatives City Centre
frederiksholms kanal - extension of the pedestrian network to the waterfront
Metro
søren kierkegaards plads - from a deserted space to an active cultural waterfront square New Cultural function
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Søren Kierkegaards Plads
Royal Library
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Waterfront
pedestrian link between royal library and havnegade
pedestrian and bicycle bridge - connecting Vester Voldgade to Christianshavn and Islands Brygge City Centre V. Voldgade Islands Brygge
Havnegade
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Summary - The big picture
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Byplads at night
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Kig fra Langebro
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‘Opera
Kongens Nytorv
2005
Vor Frue Plads ‘Nyhavn’ Jarmers Plads
Strøget
Højbro Plads
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Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
Pedestrianised street & square Pedestrian link
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Key destination Harbour Bath
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‘Opera Ofelia Beach
Kongens Nytorv
2011
Playhouse
Vor Frue Plads ‘Nyhavn’ Jarmers Plads
Strøget
Højbro Plads
• New recreational spaces at the waterfront
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Havnegade Park
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Thorvaldsens Museum
Glyptoteket
Central Station
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
Den Classenske Legatskole
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‘Skyen’
‘Kødbyen’
‘Rigsarkiv’
Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
Kalvebod Park
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‘Fisketorv’ ‘Bryggebroen’
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Opera Ofelia Beach
Kongens Nytorv
2015
Playhouse
Vor Frue Plads Nyhavn Jarmers Plads
Strøget
Højbro Plads
• A new destination by the water • Restoring missing links • Strengthen the cultural and recreational waterfront • Activating the area
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Havnegade Park
Thorvaldsens Museum
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‘Teatermuseet’
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Nytorv
Glyptoteket
Central Station
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Den Classenske Legatskole Bryghus project
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‘Kgl Bibliotek’
‘Kødbyen’
‘Rigsarkiv’
‘Kalvebod Bølge’ Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
Kalvebod Park
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Pedestrianised street & square Pedestrian link Key destination
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Harbour Bath
‘Bryggerampe’
‘Bryggebroen’ ‘Bryggebroen’
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Opera Ofelia Beach
Kongens Nytorv
Vision
Playhouse
Vor Frue Plads Nyhavn Jarmers Plads
Strøget
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• Towards a waterfront city
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Royal Library
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‘Kalvebod Bølge’ ‘Bølgen’
Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
Kalvebod Park ‘Islands Brygge’
The map shows the development of pedestrianised streets, upgraded pedestrian conections and public spaces - squares, parks etc. besides selected key destinations in Copenhagen from 2005 - 2011 including projects planned to be established 2015 - 2018 and finally a range of visionary initiatives to strengthen Copenhagen as a city connected to the water.
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‘Fisketorv’ ‘Bryggerampe’
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Benefits of an urban activity node
INTROVERTED MAGNET
URBAN MOTOR EXTROVERTED “FIRST MOOVER”
DESTINATION
CONNECTING
INCLUSIVE & ACTIVE
CATALYST FOR CHANGE
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Attracts people - generates new pedestrian and bicyle flows Puts the local area on the mental map Enlivens the area Creates a richer city experience A tourist destination
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A meeting place for people creating new social and professional connections Can become a network anchor Establish new connections to the surrounding areas Establish new connections to other functions
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Brings a variety of user groups to the area Is active at all times of the day and evening Stimulates body and mind
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Generates new visions for the area and reveals new potentials Creates spin-off effects Makes improvements to connections and surrounding areas more viable
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Best practice references - Urban activity nodes
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Playhouse for the Royal Theatre Copenhagen Waterfront cultural institution as urban activity node
The establishment of the cultural destination by the waterfront that has strengthened links to the city and along the waterfront as well as created new reasons to spend time by the water. Indoor and outdoor programmes: Indoor: three stages of varying size foyer with restaurant, caf茅 and serving area workshop offices for administration facilities for the actors; wardrobes, costumes, cantine, library
Main entrance and waterfront promenade around the building
Outdoor: Public area and waterfront promenade. Ofelia beach offer a programme of free concerts, performances and exhibitions from june to september:
Transparent and flexible foyer facing the water
two scenes dance terrace beach volleyball Speakers corner beach bar seating landscape Ofelia Beach, temporary outdoor cultural area adjacent to the playhouse established summer 2011 Gehl Architects 路 Urban Quality Consultants
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London South Bank
London South Bank Cultural institutions and waterfront as urban activity node
Study A chain of culture institutions on Southbank linked together by a revitalized waterfront
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Art Theatre Exhibitions ion of London's South Bank provides a Music ng usersFilm and functions day and night. Free events activities flexible spaces areand open to the public
pedestrianized area, including pedestrian bridges Housing Culture - public access free of charge
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Office Shops and restaurants
OXO Tower Coin Street Community Housing
a range Attracting of events,all from local school kinds of user groups, 24-7
national fashion shows. Indoor and
Flexible spaces open to the public c spaces, free wi-fi networks, electronic offer opportunities for a wide range of ood places to sit encourage people to activities
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National Theatre
Charing Cross Bridge
The addition of two pedestrian bridges (Charing Cross and Millenium) acted as a catalyst for the revitalization of Southbank. With improved accessibility a vast mix of institutions and destinations have located along the Waterfront, attracting diverse activities and events as well as people from all walks of life - locals and tourists alike.
Culture and commerce together The Royal Festival Hall
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Tate Modern
National Theatre
a free off ice in the city
Tate Modern
a place to rendezvous
a good cafe
Bryant Park New York public space as an urban activity node
The upgrading of Bryant park in to a vibrant and inclusive public space has been a successful catalyst for change in the surrounding area. Programmed events: Film festivals Musical performances Fashion shows Open-air library Readings and lectures Yoga Ice skating
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Bryant Park
Size: 39.000 m2 / mAnhAttAn / nYC / 1884, 1992 Daily attendance: 20 people/100 m2 Yearly visitors: 4.2 million Median stay: 35 minutes Staff: 55 people (security, “Bryant Park is one ofevents) the signature examples of New sanitation, gardening, York City’s revival in the 1990’s. Essentially crimeOperating budget: free, the park is filled with office workers on sunny $2.9 million (2000) weekdays, visitors on the weekends, and(winter) revelers Hours: 7 am city -11 pm (summer), 7 am -7 pm
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Restaurant and café Free rest rooms Movable chairs Wireless internet
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Federation Square Melbourne cultural hub and public space as urban activity node
A city centre cultural hub and public space with both indoor and outdoor public activities, a major meeting place for a variety of user groups.
CarPark
Programmed events:
Permanent activities:
Rent a bike The Melbourne Mobility Centre Australian Centre for the Moving Image Galleries BMW Edge, a glass theatre Restaurants and cafés
NGV Australia
Zinc
Atrium Fracture Gallery
Fed Story
Beer Garden
No Kirra Vacancy Galleries
The Grill
Flinders St
Exhibitions Event launches Performances Forums Films Concerts Fashion shows Workshops
cafe
BMW Edge
Il Pomodoro
ACMI The Square
River Terrace
Free permanent activities:
Melbourne Visitor Centre ”Behind the scenes” tour of Federation Square The Ian Potter Centre - a collection of Aboriginal art NGV Kids Corner The Atrium
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Transport Hotel Visitor Centre
St Kilda Rd
Federation Wharf
Media Evolution City Malmö Innovation and business cluster as urban activity node
The media sector´s centre for innovation and growth that brings the collective knowledge of a network cluster in to a physical hub. Media Evolution network
Supports all media sectors – not just one TV, Film, entertainment, web, mobile platforms, games, communication, academia, publishing, public sector
Photo: nollpunkt flickr.com
Organisation & Funding
Media Evolution City - The building
14 staff 180 members Started in 2006 Yearly turnover 28 million SEK Start up funding: EU funds, Region Skåne, Malmö Stad, Malmö Högskola, Region Blekinge, Helsingborg stad, Scanvision, Netport
Activities & projects
Business development Innovation & development Venues Business Intelligence Games & learning
Conference held by Media Evolution
The new address for the national television broadcaster, SVT Photo: s_p_o_c on flickr.com
Will be completed in March 2012 7.500 m2 Offices to rent in all sizes, from 1-150 staff Will host 400-500 people from small and large companies Open 24/7 Public ground floor Meeting point
Meeting point - Shared facilities
Access to facilities for meetings, conferences, exhibitions etc. at the Meeting Point. Open to anyone, discounts for inhouse offices.
SVT broadcasting a tv show for children. Photo: Buresk flickr.com
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The City to the waterfront
Strøget 1962 Developing a pedestrian network over time... •
The first step & starting point pedestrianising Strøget, 1962
A strong vision and a long term strategy • • • •
From fast to slow city A change from car-oriented to peopleoriented city centre Small and well-planed stages to reduce traffic impact An on-going process to create a coherent network of pedestrianised links and public spaces
Pedestrianised streets & squares
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Pedestrian network 1973 Calming of the centre... •
A network under way, 1973 49.200 m 2 carfree streets and squares
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Situation 2011 Still expanding the network... •
More diversity, 2011
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Life in the area
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Adds a multifunctional node promoting activity during day and night time, weekday and weekends
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Co-players in the area
Completed and planned projects 2005 - 2015 and some future visions Vester Voldgade area 1. Vester Voldgade - Street upgrade and traffic calming (2011)
16. Area under Langebro - Upgrading and new functions (vision)
2. Vartov - Public space (2011) 3. Dantes Plads - Upgrading (2011)
17. Islands Brygge Habour park and Habour bath - Public park and bath (1991 -2003)
4. Den Classenske Legatskole - ‘Street’ schoolyard (2012)
18. ‘Kalvebod Bølge’ - Recreational space by the water (2012)
Frederiksholms Kanal area 5. Frederiksholms Kanal - Street upgrade (vision)
Slotsholmen area 6. Søren Kierkegaards Plads - Square upgrade and new functions (vision) 7. Slotsholmen - Wayfinding system (on-going) 8. Chr. 4. Bryghus - Revitalisation - new function (investigation) 9. Tøjhusmuseum - New entry facing Søren Kiergaards Plads (vision)
Waterfront 10. Opera - Cultural node (2005) 11. Playhouse - Cultural node (2008) 12. Ofelia Beach - Public event space (2010) 13. ‘Inderhavns’ bridge - Pedetrian and bicycle bridge from Nyhavn to Christianshavn - connector (on-going) 14. ‘Havnegade’ - Habour park and promenade (2011) 15. Link to Langebro - Upgraded access for pedestrians and bicyclists (vision) 26
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19. Habour bath - Habour bath at Fisketorvet (2003) 20. ‘Bryggebroen’ - Pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the harbour connector (2006) 21. ‘Bryggerampen’ - Ramp to Bryggebroen from Fisketorvet - connector (on-going)
Kalvebod Brygge area 22. ‘Skyen’ - Public space (2011) 23. ‘Kalvebod Brygge West’ - Public space / park (2010) Area for urban development and connection to Vesterbro (on-going) 24. ‘Polititorvet’ - Upgrading of public space and connection to the water (‘Polititorvet and Bernstorffsgade) (on-going) 25. ‘Vesterbro Passage’ - Traffic calming (on-going)
The Cultural route Cultural between cultural institutions in the neighbourhood
The Metro - future ‘City circle line’ New Metro stations at ‘Gammel Strand’, ‘Rådhuspladsen’, ‘København H’ (2018)
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Vester Voldgade area
An important linkage between the central city square and the waterfront Linking central city to the water • • •
An upgraded connection to the waterfront New public spaces for recreation New street layout prioritises pedestrians and bicyclists widened sidewalks and new bicycle lanes
Challenges • •
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Christian Brygge constitutes a traffic barrier towards the water On street parking along Christians Brygge towards the Harbour Park
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Vester Voldgade - 2005
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Dantes Plads
N
e
Glyptoteket
‘Den Classenske Legatskole’
yg g
ns
Pedestrianised street & square
Br
se
ns
er
Christiansborg
Pedestrian link
tia
An d
Key destination
0
100
ris
The City ‘heart’ App. 12 minutes walk from Bryghus project (850 m)
C.
Ch
Rådhuspladsen
H.
200
300
400
La
ng
eb
500 m
ro
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Vester Voldgade - 2011 Jarmers Plads
et
g rø St
Vester Voldgade upgrade 2011 Street upgrade - in progress prioritises pedestrians and bicyclists • widened sidewalks, new bicycle lanes and upgraded adjacent public spaces for recreation and meetings • traffic calming
Vartov 2012
Rådhuspladsen
Public square - in progress • an urban oasis for movement and recreation Christiansborg
Vartov H.
C.
City Hall An d
er
Ve s
se
ns
te r
Bo
Vo ld
National Museum
ga
ul
ev ar d
de
Dantes Plads
Den Classenske Legatskole 2012 Forecourt - in progress • 'street school yard' for pauses and play
Glyptoteket
Dantes Plads 2011
‘Den Classenske Legatskole’
yg g Br ris
tia
Pedestrian link
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
100
200
Ch
Key destination
0
ns
Pedestrianised street & square
30
N
e
Public square - completed local retreat for recreation and parking • a stop on the route
300
400
La
ng
eb
500 m
ro
Vester Voldgade - 2015 Jarmers Plads
et
g rø St
Rådhuspladsen
Vartov
Bryghus project 2015 A cultural and recreational node • Adds a linkage to the water • Adds major public spaces to the connection • Completes the upgrading of Vester Voldgade • Makes up a key destination • Constitutes the ‘missing piece’ in the puzzle • Improves pedestrian access under Langebro
H.
C.
City Hall An d
er
Christiansborg Ve s
se
ns
te r
Bo
Vo ld
National Museum
ga
ul
ev ar d
de
Dantes Plads
Bryghus project
N
Br
yg g
e
Glyptoteket
‘Den Classenske Legatskole’
tia Ch
Key destination
DAC 0
Harbour Park
ris
Pedestrian link
City Square & Playground
100
ns
Pedestrianised street & square
200
300
400
La
ng
eb
500 m
ro
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Bryghusprojektet Projektforslag | Project Proposal Design Rapport
Vester Voldgade Voldgade - 2015 Vester
Strengthen focus point at the waterfront
OMA Project proposal 2011 32
Kig fra Vester Voldgade
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29
Vester Voldgade - Vision Jarmers Plads
Potentials to be developed Cultural link - Glyptoteket to Slotsholmen Christiansborg and other cultural institutions
Metro station 2018 Metrostation
App. 12 min. walk from Bryghus project
t ge
rø St
M
Rådhuspladsen
Vartov H.
C.
City Hall An d
er
Christiansborg Ve s
se
ns
te r
Bo
Vo ld
National Museum
ga
ul
ev ar d
de
Dantes Plads
Bryghus project
N
e
Glyptoteket
‘Den Classenske Legatskole’
Br
yg g
Recommended upgrading of connections & links
tia ris
Pedestrian link Key destination
0
100
ns
Pedestrianised street & square
Ch
•
200
300
400
La
ng
eb
500 m
ro
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Frederiksholms Kanal area
Key connection between Bryghus project and the central pedestrian network Extend the pedestrian network to the water • • • • • •
An evident connection betweeen the city centre and the water A characteristic and distinct canal environment A historic setting with cultural functions and institutions Proximity to popular visitor destinations A great view towards the water A key link between the new Gammel Strand metro station and the waterfront
Challenges • • • 34
Limited public seating - few benches Extensive on street parking downgrades the streetscape and take up space for other activities Christians Brygge constitutes a traffic barrier towards the water
Fredriksholms Kanal - 2005
Vor Frue Plads
& 2011
Gammel Strand Public space by the canal Cafes and restaurants
Højbro Plads
Gammeltorv & Nytorv Public spaces ‘Outdoor serving and exhibitions’
Gammeltorv et
Nytorv
Gammel Strand
t
de
ræ St
Thorvaldsens Museum
Ny
br og
ad e
g rø St
Vandkunsten
Strædet
Christiansborg
Local shopping street Shared space prioritising pedestians and bicyclists
National Museum
eri
‘Tøjhusmuseet’
ks ho
Vandkunsten
Neighbour public space An ‘in-between’ square
d Fre lm
Royal Library
sK
Public space ‘Pausing and coffee’
a an e
l
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
Br yg g
N
tia
ns
Pedestrianised street & square Pedestrian link
ris
Pedestrian street ‘The city spine’
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
Ch
Strøget
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads
0
100
Key destination
200
300
400
500 m
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35
towards ‘Ny Nørreport’ Vor Frue Plads
Fredriksholms Kanal - 2015
Højbro Plads
Bryghus project 2015
• •
et
Nytorv
Gammel Strand
t
de
ræ St
Thorvaldsens Museum ad e
g rø St
br og
• •
Gammeltorv
Adds a key destination and anchor point finalising the movement along Frederiksholms Kanal Adds a linkage to the water Adds new public spaces and activity to the canal environment Increases pedestrian and bicycle flows in Fredriksholms Kanal New pedestrian and bicycle bridge to improve accessibility and integration with Slotsholmen
Ny
•
Vandkunsten
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads
Christiansborg
eri
d Fre
National Museum
‘Tøjhusmuseet’
ks ho
Harbour Park
lm
Royal Library
sK
DAC
a an l
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
e
Bryghus project Bryghus project
Br
yg g
N
ris tia
ns
Pedestrianised street & square
Ch
Pedestrian link Key destination
City Square & Playground 0
36
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
100
200
300
400
500 m
towards ‘Ny Nørreport’
Fredriksholms Kanal - Vision
rø St
M
Nytorv
Gammel Strand
t
de
ræ St
Thorvaldsens Museum
Vandkunsten
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads
Christiansborg
Bryghusprojektet Projektforslag | Project Proposal Design Rapport
eri
d Fre
National Museum
ho
ks
‘Tøjhusmuseet’
lm sK
Royal Library
a an l
Chr.IV Bryghus
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
e
Bryghus project Bryghus project Br yg g
N Pedestrianised street & square
tia
ns
Recommended upgrading of connections & links
Pedestrian link
ris
•
g
et
DT-OMA-PP100_Design-Rapport_111209
Ch
•
Gammeltorv
ad e
•
Upgrade of Fredriksholms Kanal as a shared space/ car free street making up a direct linkage to the pedestrian network - Strøget and Strædet Reduce on street parking and increase recreational opportunities Connection to the new metro station at Gammel Strand Strengthening the cultural link - Glyptoteket to Slotsholmen - Christiansborg and other cultural institutions
Højbro Plads
br og
•
App. 10 minutes walk from Bryghus pr0ject
Ny
Potentials to be developed
Metro station 2018
Vor Frue Plads
31
0
100
Key destination
200
300
400
500 m
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
37
Bryghusprojektet Projektforslag | Project Proposal Design Rapport
Frederiksholms Kanal - Vision
A car-free street leading to waterfront
OMA Project proposal 2011 38
Gehl Architects 路 Urban Quality Consultants
DT-OMA-PP100_Design-Rapport_111209
31
Bryghusprojektet Projektforslag | Project Proposal Design Rapport
Bryhus Project - 2015
Strengthen recreational public spaces
OMA Project proposal 2011
Byplads at night
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Slotsholmen area
An area rich in history and stories of the past and future, democracy and power Strengthen the cultural and historical heart of Copenhagen • • • • • •
The cultural next-door neighbour to the Bryghus project Significant and dignified structures and architecture A filter-through area between city and water Lush green spaces Secret routes and retreats Museums, culture and education
Challenges • • •
•
40
A majority of offices and administration Few evening active functions Søren Kierkegaards Plads appears deserted and inactive with poor climatic conditions and lack of attractions and identity Christians Brygge constitutes a traffic barrier
Slotsholmen area - 2005
Højbro Plads
& 2011
Public space Markets and coffee
Strøget Højbro Plads
Christiansborg Slotsplads Public space
t
de
Demonstrations and gatherings
Thorvaldsens Museum ad e
ræ St
Christiansborg Slotsplads
br og
Vandkunsten
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads Børsen
‘Teatermuseet’ Christiansborg
Library garden A ‘secret’ green retreat
Jewish Museum
d Fre
National Museum
Library garden
eri
‘Tøjhusmuseet’
lm ho
ks sK
Royal Library
al an
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
Vo ld
ga
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
de
Neighbour public space An ‘in-between’ square Pedestrianised street & square
N
yg ge
Pedestrian link Key destination
Br tia ns
te r
ris
Ve s
0
100
200
300
400
500 m
Ch
Local shopping street Shared space prioritising pedestians and bicyclists
Nytorv
Ny
Strædet
Gammel Strand
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41
Slotsholmen - 2015 Strøget Højbro Plads
Nytorv
• • •
Thorvaldsens Museum Christiansborg Slotsplads
Vandkunsten
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads
Christiansborg National Museum
Library garden Jewish Museum ‘Tøjhusmuseet’
s lm
ho
ks
eri
Royal Library
Ka
DAC
na l
Ve s
Harbour Park
Børsen
‘Teatermuseet’
d Fre
•
ræ St
ad e
•
Composes a key cultural co-player in the area Constitutes a distinct backdrop for Søren Kierkegaards Plads Creates an improved spatial definition of Søren Kierkegaards Plads Creates a new active edge towards Søren Kierkegaards plads Activates Søren Kierkegaards Plads occasionally by temporary events Connecting bridge at Frederiksholms Kanal to improve accessibility and integration with the Bryghus project
br og
•
Gammel Strand
t de
Ny
Bryghus project 2015
te r
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
Vo ld
ga Bryghus project de
N
Pedestrianised street & square
42
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
Br
Key destination
ns tia ris Ch
City Square & Playground
yg g
e
Pedestrian link
0
100
200
300
400
500 m
Slotsholmen - 2015
Kig fra Kierkegaard plads
32
Strengthen the cultural hub and spatial definition
OMA Project proposal 2011 Gehl Architects 路 Urban Quality Consultants
43
Slotsholmen - Vision
Metro station 2018 App. 10 minutes walk from Bryghus pr0ject
Strøget
Potentials to be developed
•
• •
t
de
ræ St
Thorvaldsens Museum Christiansborg Slotsplads
Vandkunsten
Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads Børsen
‘Teatermuseet’ Christiansborg National Museum
Library Garden Jewish Museum ‘Tøjhusmuseet’
s lm
ho
ks
eri Ka
Royal Library
‘Chr IV Bryghus’
l
Ve s
na
•
Nytorv
d Fre
•
M
Gammel Strand
ad e
•
Højbro Plads
br og
•
Søren Kierkegaards Plads - revitalisation of the square with new layout and functions to create a fine counterpart and stepping stone to the Bryghus project Chr. IV Bryghus holding new public functions to promote synergy and diversity Possible new entry point to ‘Tøjhusmuseet’ from Søren Kierkegaards Plads Connecting bridge to improve accessibility and integration with the surrounding city and coming Metro station Strengthen connections through Slotsholmen linking to the waterfront A Slotsholmen ‘slow traffic’ core to improve urban and recreational quality Strengthening the cultural link - Glyptoteket to Slotsholmen - Christiansborg and other cultural institutions Improved pedestrian and bicycle access to Havnegade
Ny
•
te r
Søren Kierkegaards Plads
Vo ld
ga Bryghus project de
yg g
e
Recommended upgrading of connections & links
N
Pedestrianised street & square
Unifying surface
Pedestrian link
Pedestrian connection
Ch
ris
tia
ns
Br
Key destination
44
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
0
100
200
300
400
500 m
Slotsholmen - Vision - Revitalise Søren Kierkegaards Plads
Redesign of S. Kierkegaards Plads Minimizing the impact of Christians Brygge - traffic and parking - and negative climatic effects to stimulate recreation
Søren Kierkegaards Plads A cultural event space New entrance ‘Tøjhusmuseet’
New cultural function in Chr. IV Bryghus
Pedestrian link to Havnegade New cultural function Bryghus Project
Royal Library
‘Knippelsbro’
‘Kgl. Bibliotek’
‘Kalvebod Bølge’
Islands Brygge Habour Park & Bath
OMA Project proposal 2011
Kig fra Kierkegaard plads
‘Islands Brygge’ 32
New water bus stop
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45
Kalvebod Brygge area
An area for on-going urban development and upgrading - a key linkage between the city and the water Connecting Vesterbro to the water • • •
A future linkage of Vesterbro to the waterfront New and upgraded public spaces add more options for recreation and activity Significant new architecture
Challenges • • • •
46
Mostly monofunctional business dominated by administration and bank head offices Mainly active during daytime Is experienced as an ‘in-between’ area and a rear side of the city Kalvebod Brygge constitutes a traffic barrier
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
t
ge
rø St
Kalvebod Brygge area - 2005
Rådhuspladsen
Vartov Axeltorv
e
H.
ag
ass oP rbr
C.
er
ste Ve
Halmtorvet
City Hall An d
Public space Local meeting place
se
ns
Vesterbro Passage Bo
Ve s
ul
ev ar d
Tivoli
te r
A key linkage to the centre Vo ld
Shopping and nightlife
ga
Dantes Plads
de
Glyptoteket
Central Station rn
Be
Br
yg ge
sG rff sto
Halmtorvet
ns Ch
ris
tia
e
ad
Otto Mønsteds Plads
La
ng
eb
ro
od
Br
‘DGI Byen’ Ka
lve b
‘Øksnehallen’
yg g
e
‘Politigård’
‘Kødbyen’
Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
Pedestrianised street & square Pedestrian link
Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
N
A multifunctional waterfront
Key destination
park for play and recreation 0
100
200
300
400
500
m
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47
t
ge
rø St
Kalvebod Brygge area - 2011
Rådhuspladsen
Vartov Axeltorv
e
H.
ag
ass oP rbr
C.
City Hall An d
er
ste Ve
se
ns
Bo
Ve s
ul
ev ar d
Tivoli
te r
Vo ld
ga
Dantes Plads
Den Classenske Legatskole
Glyptoteket
Central Station
de
rn
Be
Br
yg ge
sG rff sto
Halmtorvet
ns Ch
ris
tia
e
ad
Otto Mønsteds Plads ‘Politigård’
eb
yg g od
Br
‘DGI Byen’
lve b
‘Øksnehallen’
‘Kødbyen’
‘Rigsarkiv’
Kalvebod Park
Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
Kalvebod Park
Connecting public space and park • Future link to Vesterbro • Green space for pausing and movement • Hotel recreational space
skyen Pedestrianised street & square Pedestrian link
‘Skyen’
Key destination
48
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
ro
Ka
Kalvebod Park ‘Rigsarkiv’ Tivoli Hotel & Congress Centre
ng
e
‘Skyen’
La
0
100
200
300
400
500
m
Public space ‘water square’
N
Kalvebod Brygge area - 2015
Rådhuspladsen
Vartov
Ny Scala Axeltorv
e
H.
ag
ass oP rbr
C.
City Hall An d
er
ste Ve
se
ns
Bo
Ve s
ul
ev ar d
Tivoli
te r
ga
Dantes Plads
Glyptoteket
Central Station
Vo ld
de
Den Classenske Legatskole
Bryghus project
rn
Be
Br
yg ge
sG rff sto
Halmtorvet
‘Politigård’
• •
ns
ro
d Ka lve
‘Kødbyen’
eb
Br
‘DGI Byen’
bo
‘Øksnehallen’
ng
yg g
Development site
Adds a major destination Composes a multifunctional counterbalance and cultural ressource Adds new waterfront public spaces Upgrading under Langebro
La
e
‘Skyen’
Polititorv
Bryghus project 2015 • •
Ch
ris
tia
e
ad
Otto Mønsteds Plads
‘Rigsarkiv’
‘Kalvebod Bølge’ Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
Kalvebod Park
N
Harbour Park
Playground & City Square
Urban Connector & DAC
‘Kalvebod Bølge’ Wharf & promenade Strollings and recreation by the water - active and playfull
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49
Kalvebod Brygge area - Vision
Rådhuspladsen
Vartov
Ny Scala Axeltorv
e
ag
ass oP rbr
H.
C.
ste Ve
City Hall An d
er
Metro station 2018
se
ns
Bo
ev ar d
Tivoli
App. 18 minutes walk from Bryghus pr0ject
te r
Vo ld
ga
Dantes Plads
de
Den Classenske Legatskole
Glyptoteket
Central Station
Bryghus project
rn
Be
M
Ve s
ul
Br
yg ge
sG rff sto
Halmtorvet
‘Politigård’
• •
Recommended upgrading of connections & links
Polititorv
‘Rigsarkiv’
Connection to ‘Kødbyen’
ns
‘Kalvebod Bølge’ Islands Brygge Harbour Park & Bath
Kalvebod Park
‘Kalvebod Brygge Vest’
N
Urban development area
0
ro
od lve b
‘Kødbyen’
Pedestrianised street & square Pedestrian link Key destination
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
eb
Br
‘DGI Byen’
Connection to Dybbølsbro station
50
ng
yg g
Development site ‘Øksnehallen’
Ka
•
New pedestrian & bicycle bridge connecting to Islands Brygge and Christianshavn Upgrading of connecting street to promote linkages between city, waterfront and Bryghus project - Bernstorffsgade Upgrading of connection between Vesterbro and Slotsholmen - Tietgensgade Future connection to ‘Kødbyen’ from Kalvebod Brygge Park linking Vesterbro to the water
‘Skyen’
La
e
Potentials to be developed •
Ch
ris
tia
e
ad
Otto Mønsteds Plads
100
200
300
400
500
m
New pedestrian and bicycle brigde provides linkage across the harbour
Reference - ‘Bryggebroen’, Copenhagen Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
51
Waterfront
A waterfront of great complexity linking different districts and historic layers of the city • •
A step by step development and change over time - from a working harbour to a multifunctional waterfront An on-going development of new cultural and recreational nodes and hotspots towards creating a stronger recreational and cultural waterfront
Challenges • • • • •
52
The waterfront is dominated by non-public functions e.g. offices and service A disconnected waterfront promenade The waterfront promenade is frequently affected by unattractive layout and lack of recreational options Few connections across the harbour Traffic barriers separate the city from the water
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
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53
Waterfront - 2005 Waterfront Destinations, connections and access • • • • •
few and solitary destinations little recreation and culture interrupted waterfront promenade with missing links unattractive sections and linkages few connections across the harbour difficult access from bridges
Office Domiciles & Hotels 1997-2001 Head offices and chain hotels • private functions enclose the waterfront
‘Fisketorv’ 2000 Shoppingmall and entertainment centre • introverted building complex xx minutes walk from Bryghus project (1.500m)
Situation •
Cultural nodes
•
Harbour parks
etor
•
Wharf & promenade
•
Harbour baths
Habour Bath 2003
•
Bridges
Public bath • water play and recreation
54
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Har
‘Fisk
v’
bou
r Ba th
Royal Library 1999 National library and museums • educational and cultural node
Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1999 Public square • waterfront suare, forecourt to the Royal Library and ‘hallway’ to Slotsholmen
‘Op
erae
n’
Ope
Opera 2005
ra
Copenhagen opera house • high culture ‘strong hold’
‘Nyh
avn ’
Søre
n Ki
erke
Roy al Li
gaa
brar
rds Plad s
y ‘Knip
Housing1975-1978
pels
bro’
Social housing ‘Kgl. B
iblio
tek’
Office Domiciles 1977-1980 Danish Foreign Office - administation • introverted building complex Isla Har nds Bry bou r Pa gge rk &
Office Domiciles 1997-1999 Bank headquater • private functions enclose the waterfront
Bath
Islands Brygge Habour Park 1995-2001 & Harbour Bath 2003 Public park and bath • multifunctional area for recreation
Pedestrianised street & square
Housing and service • ‘from industry to residential quarters’
N
Pedestrian link
‘Havnestad’ 1998-2005
Key destination
Missing links / unattractive sequence
0
100
200
300
400
500 m
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Waterfront - 2011
Destinations, connections and access • • • •
more performance culture more recreation more cross connection better linkage
Situation •
Cultural nodes
•
Harbour parks
•
Wharf & promenade
•
Harbour baths
•
Bridges
56
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
Har
‘Fisk
etor
bou
r Ba th
v’
Bryg
geb
‘Bry gge
bro
‘Bryggebroen’ 2006 Pedestrian and bicycle bridge • habour connector
en’
roen
Ofelia Beach 2010
Playhouse 2008
Urban habour park • cultural outdoor summer event space
Copenhagen theatre • a modern cultural anchor point
Havnegade Park 2011 Green promenade and recreation • playing and relaxation by the water
Ofe
lia B
Play h
raen
n Ki
erke
gaa
Roy al Li
brar
rds Plad s
Kgl B
e
Ope
ra
Nyh
neg
Søre
h Ope
ous
Hav
eac
ade
avn
Park
y Knip
pels
bro
iblio
Isla Har nds Bry bou r Pa gge rk &
tek
Bath
Pedestrianised street & square
N
Pedestrian link Key destination
Missing links / unattractive sequence
0
100
200
300
400
500 m
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57
Waterfront - 2015
Harbour Park 2015 Play and recreation • water activities • close contact to the water
Destinations, connections and access • • • • •
more culture and attraction more recreation more promenades more cross connections better access and linkage
‘Kalvebod Bølge’ 2012-13 Waterfront promenade and activity spots • focus on water activities - especially kayaking Kig fra Langebro
The Bryghus project 2015 • • • •
28
Adds a major waterfront destination entering into a sequence of waterfront developments Adds new layers to the waterfront experience Composes a cultural and recreational node Adds a new linkage to the waterfront
Situation •
Cultural nodes
•
Harbour parks
•
Wharf & promenade
•
Harbour baths
•
Bridges
58
‘FFisiskekt eotrov r
bou
r Ba th
v’
‘Bry gge
ram p
e’ ‘Bry gge
Bryg
geb
bro
‘Bryggerampen’ 2012 Pedestrian and bicycle ramp • bridge linkage
Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
Har
en’
roen
Bryghus project 2015 Cultural node • multifunctional urban generator Ofe
lia B
Play h
eac
h Ope
raen
ous
‘Nyh
avn s
Hav
n Ki
Bryg
hus
Har
bou
erke
Proj ec
gaa
Roy al Li
brar
rds Plad s
y
rk
Kgl B
Knip
pels
iblio
tek
‘Cirk e
lbro
‘Kal
veb o
d Bø
lge’
ra
Rut e’
ade
avn
Park
‘Ind
erha vns
bro
en’
‘Pro vian tbro ’
‘ Tra
t
r Pa
Ope
Nyh
neg
Søre
e
en’
bro
ngr avsb ro’
‘Inderhavnsbroen’, ‘Proviantbroen’, Trangravsbroen’ 2012 Pedestrian and bicycle bridge • habour connectors
Isla Har nds Bry bou r Pa gge rk &
Bath
‘Cirkelbroen’ 2012 Pedestrian and bicycle bridge • habour connector
Pedestrianised street & square
N
Pedestrian link Key destination
Missing links / unattractive sequence
0
100
200
300
400
500 m
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59
Waterfront - 2015 New life at the waterfront
Waterfront life - primary functions
2011
2015 Culture Recreation Nightlife Housing Office & service
60
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Waterfront - 2015 Strengthen the recreational waterfront
Harbour Park Hub for play and recreation • water activities • physical activities • reacreation and socialising • close contact to the water
Kig fra Langebro
OMA Project proposal 2011 Gehl Architects · Urban Quality Consultants
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Waterfront - Vision
Towards a high class cultural and recreational waterfront •
•
•
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Creating new pedestrian and bicycling connection across the harbour to further strengthen the recreational hub / triangle New bridge along the waterfront at Frederiksholms Kanal to further strengthen the waterfront connection - promenade New cultural institution and attraction of Søren Kierkegaards Plads to further strengthen the cultural node Strengthen and restoring missing link along the waterfront e.g under Langebro connecting Islands Brygge to Christianshavn Improved pedestrian and bicyle access to Havnegade and Nyhavn - the Playhouse Improved water bus service and more stops to strengthen comfort and accessibility
‘Kalvebod Bølge’
New waterbus stops
Connecting Søren Kierkegaards Plads and the Harbour Park to ‘Kalvebod Bølge’ and Islands Brygge Harbour Park
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Getting across - Pedestrian priority
First class pedestrian crossings
Copenhagen ‘toolbox’
To promote easy and pleasant pedestrian linkages between the city, the Bryghus project and waterfront focus should be on signalising high pedestrian priority along the key routes Vester Voldgade and Frederiksholms Kanal especially at street intersections providing high quality pedestrian friendly crossing opportunities
60,000 cars 40,600 pedestrians Crossing manifested through high quality paving materials Strøget / Nørregade
Direct and simple crossing position according to natural pedestrian desire lines
Legible designated, wide and clearly marked crossings
Wide crossing allows a high number of pedestrians and cars to intersect on a dayto-day basis H.C. Andersens Boulevard
Convenient
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pleasant walking flow with good balance between walking and waiting, dedicated pedestrian signals
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no interruptions, ramps and dropped kerbs level out height differences
Comfortable and safe refuges and medians provide stopovers and allow for more informal crossing
Refuge makes crossing more easy and safe Falkoner Allé Timed pedestrian signal infoming about waiting/ crossing time Strøget
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The more car traffic the more impact on the pedestrian environment generating a range of obstacles to overcome: barrier effects, complicated crossings, waiting times and unsafe situations. The present traffic volumes in Stormgade and Christians Brygge indicate situations that can be resoved by the right pedestrian focus
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Ofelia Beach
H. C. Ørsteds Park
Kongens Nytorv
The bicycling city
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Gammeltorv
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Nytorv
Thorvaldsens Museum
City Hall
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The Bryghus project can constitute an exchange node - a switch from car to bicycle New routes and improved bicycle options to provide a fine grained bicycle network Bicycle routes to connect the waterfront to the city New bicycle routes to connect the cultural institutions Station for rental city bicycles
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Christiansborg
Vandkunsten
Rådhuspladsen
‘Teatermuseum’ National Museum Jewish Museum ‘Tøjhusmuseet’
Dansk Design Center
Royal library
Tivoli
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Bryghus project
Glyptoteket
‘DGI byen’
‘Kødbyen’ ‘Kalvebod Bølge’
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Cultural partership Coordination of opening hours and days with free adminission ‘One-ticket’ system Routes revealing different urban experiences and telling stories of Copenhagen Coordinated information and communication The Bryghus project can form a starting point for tours in the area Bringing local characteristics and history into play Introduce the ‘culture’ bicycle
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The event city
Major annual events in Copenhagen International Day Nyhavn Christmas Market Environment Traffic Day Ice-skating rink at Kongens Nytorv Ice-skating rink at Frederiksberg Environment Festival Copenhagen Pride Parade
Events as part of a the urban culture • • •
Culture Night
More public spaces and more leisure time An increasing number af events take place in the public spaces A wide range of events
Whit Carnival Jazz Festival Copenhagen Marathon
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Harbour Park
A platform for water events
Copenhagen Event calendar 2005 Kig fra Kierkegaard plads
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A platform for larger cultural events
Potentials to be developed •
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Rock Concert at Rosenborg (Save the Children)
The Bryghus project can contribute to establish a new event culture in collaboration with nearby institutions The Urban Passage can be of great value as an ‘indoor’ public space for winter activities to supplement the event calendar
Free city bikes celebrate 10-year birthday Kongens Nytorv renovation inaugurated BMX track inaugurated near Field’s shopping centre Veteran car show at Axeltorv Workers’ International Day Danish Liberation Day (WWII)
Night Film Festival Tivoli opens Flea market at Israel Square
Chinese New Year celebration at Town Hall Square Winter sales
January
Ice-skating rink at Kongens Nytorv
Shrovetide celebrations
Bakken amusement park opens with the arrival of a motorcycle cavalcade that starts 11 km away in Nørrebro
February
Shrovetide celebrations Environment Festival
March
Arts and crafts market
Gammel Strand antique market Christianshavner Mile 2005
Whit Carnival
Go Skate Day parade from Town Hall Square to Fælledparken
Culture Harbour (Islandsbrygge/Kalvebodbrygge)
Copenhagen Pride Parade Free film screening at Vanløse Square
Royal Ballet at Kastellet
Whit Carnival
Open-air film at Town Hall Square
Cycle Day: Danish Cyclist Union
School summer holiday begins
Ørestad mini-marathon
Copenhagen Marathon
Market day on Værnedamsvej
Free film screenings in Vesterbro, Amager and Frederiksberg
Free film screening in Utterslev, Islandsbrygge, Christianshavn and Frederiksberg
Christianshavner Mile 2005
Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix
Summer gymnastics in Fælledparken
Flea market at Israel Square
Arts and crafts market at Gammeltorv
Gammel Strand antique market
Flea market at Israel Square
Copenhagen Bazaar
Gammel Strand antique market
Design, arts and crafts in tent at Nytorv
Copenhagen Bazaar
Arts and crafts market at Gammeltorv
Design, arts and crafts in a tent at Nytorv
Christianshavner Mile 2005
Flea market at Town Hall Square in support of children’s aid Gammel Strand antique market Flea market at Israel Square Arts and crafts market at Gammeltorv Christianshavner Mile 2005 French antique market
Copenhagen Marathon
Source: ‘Nyt Byliv 2005’, Gehl, Gemzøe, Kirknæs & Søndergaard
Walkathon
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
May
April
Stand-up Opera outdoors
Midsummer celebrations in Fælledparken, Islands Brygge, Middelgrundsfortet, and the area between Øksnehallen and DGI-byen
World Cup Gay Soccer
Environment Festival at Town Hall Square, the Lakes, Enghave Park Opening of Ørestad North, new development
Open-air opera in Fælledparken
Inauguration of Hein Heinsen’s sculpture in Ørestad South
High school graduates dance around the statue at Kongens Nytorv
Norway celebrates 100 years of independence
Parliamentary elections
Crown Princess inaugurates Amager Beach Park
May Day
June
High school graduates
Italian market at Thorvaldsen Square Film festival Copenhagen International Day Christianshavner Mile 2005 Flea market at Israel Square Gammel Strand antique market
Copenhagen International Day
Index 2005 design exhibition Dance festival Children’s film festival Culture festival Car-free days in Copenhagen Waiters’ race at Gråbrødre Torv
Local authority and regional elections
Christianshavner Mile 2005
Tivoli Christmas Market opens
Flea market at Israel Square
Book forum Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Town Hall Square
Arts and crafts market at Gammeltorv
Buy Nothing Day
Gammel Strand antique market Copenhagen Bazaar
Copenhagen Bazaar Design, arts and crafts in tent at Nytorv
French antique market in Ørestad
August
Copenhagen Pride Parade
Make use of the indoor climate for events in wintertime
Copenhagen Birthday Grand Parade from Valby hilltop to Tivoli to honour Hans Christian Andersen
Design, arts and crafts in tent at Nytorv
July
Urban Connector
Town Hall celebrates Golden Jubilee with rock concert at Town Hall Square
Hans Christian Ander sen parade
September
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Ice-skating rink opens at Kongens Nytorv
Culture Night
Operation Day’s Work (high school students earn money for charity)
Flea market at Israel Square
Christmas market opens in Nyhavn
Ramadan
October
Index 2005
Tivoli Christmas Market World Aids Day Ice-skating rink opens at Genforeningsplads Christmas market opens in Christiania Christmas market in Nyhavn
November
Waiters’ race
Local authority and regional elections
December
Christmas market in Nyhavn
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