Rethinking the industrial (Aleksandra Suszczak Attraction and gateway for social local life (Iciar de Águeda

RETHINKING THE INDUSTRIAL

ALEKSANDRA SUSZCZAK

Merge of diversified, industrial urban tissue with wild greenery. Tackling the issue of poorly designed industrial areas with new concepts function on base of set urban rules.

Problem description

The project area is located in between major spatial barriers. Squished in between railways, highway and topography, functions as a solitary island. Due to its limitations developing the area is a challenge.

Lackarebäck is a district characterized by monotonus tissue with poor managment of urban space. Purely industrial area lacks space for public activities which could support the local community of daily workers. Solely car oriented transportation neglects the needs of those who walk to work or ride a bike.

Relatively high GSI is dominant in the area, the buildings are mostly low rise and leave little space for street activity. Lack of identity of the area is one of the major issues which needs to be tackled.

The lack of greenery is overwhelming and affects the general perception of the space. Low quality of existing green patches calls for intervention.

RETHINKING THE INDUSTRIAL | Urban design proposal

Masterplan deliverables impline preserving the industrial character of the area, densification and implementation of green roofs among buildings.

The urban design proposal aims to introduce a redivision of the plot structure, new non-motorized network system and a clash of industrial areas and wild greenery which was lacking before.

The area will be characterized by diversified block structure, which is not associated with traditionally designed industrial areas. The main boulevard is accessible for cars however introduces a new bike way and wide pathways for pedestrians.

Location of main public area is based on centrality and betweeness analysis conducted in the masterplan phase of the project. The main focus is laid on densyfing the area and freeing ground floors for green patches and active fronts which would serve as part of retail for the workshop areas. The freed space also plays the role of internal courtyards for the offices.

Three design concepts are going to aim to guide the development of the area. The first one focues on breaking the monostructure and introducing diversified built space. The second one implies a plot reorganization and its redivision. The third and final one is focused on merging the wild greenery with the industrial use of the buildings.

diversified structure plot redivision clash of industry and greenery

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new plot structure new buildings introduced green areas main public spaces main pedestrian paths ponds ecoduct

First stage - 10 years

Intial stage is supposed to spark the interest in the area and trigger following changes. Firstly, plots surrounding the main axis and the public space are going to be redeveloped and reorganized introducing a new structure.

Second stage - 20 years

As a second step, plots supporting the inital structure are being taken care of and further exploring the network. Changes sparked in the first phase are acting as guidance during the second phase.

30 years - third stage

For the final part, the whole area is complete and taken care of. Plots marked with dots are to be preserved as public, open and green spaces providing space for public interaction and accessibility to the buildings.

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plots redeveloped in first stage preserved public spaces Legend

plots redeveloped in second stage preserved public spaces Legend

plots redeveloped in third stage preserved public spaces

Height rules

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Crucial factor in defining height rules is to diminish the role of noise barriers and spatial monotony. From the west the area is sheltered by high rise buildings and from the east by green buffer. Spatial dominants aim to introduce orientation points. Intensyfing the area aims to free the space and give it back to its daily users.

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1-3 stories 4-6 stories 7-9 stories 10-12 stories 13-15 stories 16-18 stories

Three types of industrial work spaces are being introduced. Ranging from small, medium to large workshops, diversity rules are being settled. Each set of urban blocks is supplied with its own courtyard which should be used by the workers. Pedestrian paths of natural flow are being introduced, connecting the courtyards, main axis and Göteborgsvägen.

Small industries would be characterized as local bike repair shops, medium sized as garden fair or car washes, finally ending with large scale production such as furniture assembling.

Two parking garages are provided, in the start of the main axis and also on its end, following the motorized loop that was created.

small workshop spaces medium workshop spaces large workshop spaces inner courtyards entrances parkings

RETHINKING THE INDUSTRIAL | Building functions and public spaces flows

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Green structure

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Based on deliverables from the masterplan, the green structure is introduced in the area. Wild greenery is being merged with industrial usage of the buildings. Green patches fill the space and are now of free use to its visitors. Green roofs play the role of ecological connectors for smaller animals.

Introduced greenery aims to tackle the rough character of industrial area, giving it a brand new identity.

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public green green roofs new ponds trees

RETHINKING THE INDUSTRIAL | Aerial view

The area is characterized by diversified urban structure supported by pedestrian network and wild greenery which functions as well as a social and ecological connector.

3D section

Buildings on the west side of the area function as a noise barrier towards the highway. The main boulevard is accessible for motorized users but is also supplied with wide biking path and walkways following the guiding axis.

noise barrier inner courtyard main boulevard green buffer

The detailed solution of the square depicts a usage of the internal courtyard as lunch spaces for workers of the surrounding buildings. The new public area is supplied with a pavilion which can play a role of a food market during weekends and a space for rest during weekdays. Placed in the crucial point of the designed square is aimed to play an orientation point.

Industrial workshops are supplied with main entrances, facing the street front but also secondary ones which open up the building to the inner courtyard. Created space is supposed to be perceived as safe and enclosed.

As the perspective depicts, scale of the buildings is not supposed to overwhelm the users as nowadays industrial areas tend to do. The merge with greenery acts as a pleasant factor in the neighbourhood.

main pedestrian paths secondary pedestrian links road bike path courtyard green patches lunch areas main entrances courtyard entrances

RETHINKING THE INDUSTRIAL | Detailed solution of the main public node

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