urbanism studio 2015/2016

t r a n s f o r m at i o n o f yo u n g e r i n d u s t r i a l a re a s

u r b a n i s m s t u d i o 2 0 1 5 / 2 0 1 6

u n i ve r s i t y o f co pe n h ag e nd e pa rt m e n t o f g e o s c i e n c e s a n d n at u r a l re s o u rc e m a n ag e m e n t

2 Transformation of Younger Industrial Areas

University of Copenhagen Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource ManagementDivision of Landscape Architecture and Planning Urbanism Studio 2015/2016 Editing & layout : Anne Madsbjerg

Teachers PhD Fellow Anne Madsbjerg, Daily SupervisorProfessor Ellen Marie Braae, Course ResponsibleProfessor Gertrud Jrgensen, SupervisorReka Nemeth, Research Assistant

Students

1. Sharing the Future Alex Mich, Anna Bluke, Birna Katrine Dahl, Emmelie L. Kitchell Gaub, Kashan Hussain

2. Connective CorridorHamish Chapman, Henrik Riis Jensen, Huiyan Huang, Rikke Cloos Andreasen, Josje Hoefsloot

3. Points of TransformationKristine Isahakyan, Luc Guralp, Marie Waller, Nina Jahn Mrtensson, Peng Ding

4. Connecting Green StructureVictoria Ross-Thompson, Troels Sindballe Broberg, Ulrike Jgert, Andreas Faartoft, Lisa Schnell

5. Hibridizing Gladsaxe RingbyJosh Reed, Rachel Subtil, Peter Tallberg, Lukas Kurt Andersen, Anne Ignatiussen

6. Dynamic Business Community Ida Sofi e H. Rasmussen, Jonas M. Hay-Schmidt, Andrew W. Kortright, Nastasia Kinder

7. Green_Blue SpineKristine Wallin Jensen, Jiahang Zhang, Anne-Sofi e Friis Helmersen, Una Kancane, Anders Damkjr Andersen

8. Gladsaxe Ringby - A Puzzle of PossibilitiesGareth Andrew Callear, Yuhan Zhang, Mie Hjmose Dehlsen, Alberte Marie Danvig, Rune Simonsen

9. Staging Public Life in GladsaxeClaes Ditlev Bach Pedersen, Jan Felix Enzlberger, Freja Holm Brandt, Ditte Haslev, Clment Lecuru

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BUSINESSSTAGE

NEW BUSINESSDISTRICT

CREATIVE WORKSHOP AREA

PARKING

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LANDMARKHYBRID

STATION

ALLOTMENT GARDENS

HOUSING

BUSINESS AREA

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HOUSING

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

NOVONORDISK

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OFIR

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BIKE PATH TOWARDS COPENHAGEN

LIGHT RAIL TOWARDSISHJ

LIGHT RAIL TOWARDSLYNGBY

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0. Introduction....................................................

1. Sharing the Future.........................................

2. Connective Corridor.......................................

3. Points of Transformation................................

4. Connecting Green Structures........................

5. Hibridizing Gladsaxe Ringby..........................

6. Dynamic Business Community......................

7. Green_Blue Spine..........................................

8. Gladsaxe Ringby - A Puzzle of Possibilities..

9. Staging Public Life in Gladsaxe.....................

Content

4 Transformation of Younger Industrial Areas 1:100.000The green wegdes of Copenhagen, the future light rail and the site

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Context and Site

City center of GladsaxeHje GladsaxeGreen areasLight rail stopsTrain stations


PhD Fellow Anne Madsbjerg, Daily Supervisor,

Professor Ellen Marie Braae, Course Responsible, Supervisor

Professor Gertrud Jrgensen, Supervisor

Reka Nemeth, Research Assistant

0. Introduction

Urbanism Studio is an advanced design studio for master students at the MSc Landscape Architecture Programme at the University of Copen-hagen. The 2015-2016 course theme, trans-formation of younger industrial areas, has emerged from and is closely linked to ongoing research at the Section for Landscape Architecture and Planning at UC. The theme is examined and explored through a specifi c site in the Greater Copenhagen, Gladsaxe Erhvervspark, situated within the Municipality of Gladsaxe who has provided us with various information. The international group of students is throughout the course period of nine weeks introduced to cutting edge re-search and strategic design methods. They participate in relevant discus-sions about urbanism and landscape architecture and they contribute with new ideas, strategies and spatial interpretations. The following text de-scribes the course framework in more detail. The introduction is followed by a

presentation of the students work, nine projects in total.

The ThemeUrbanism Studio 2015-2016 dealt with the transformation of younger industrial areas as an omnipresent yet from an architectural point of view overlooked part of the urban fabric. Their future development constitutes a huge challenge not only in Greater Copenhagen but in the Western World. The overall aim of the Urbanism Studio was to reconsider the future of these industrial areas in general and their coming development potentials fueled by the coming light rail along the third ring road in particular. We engaged in the redevelopment of one specifi c suburban area, Gladsaxe Ringby. The area is located on the threshold be-tween Gladsaxe and Hjortespringkilen, which is the most built-up green wedge of Copenhagen. On one hand we examined how the implementation of the new light rail could be used as a driver for the evolution of the industrial area. On the other hand we examined the mutual relations between the industrial area, the urban context and the landscape. How can Gladsaxe Ringby be turned into a modern, sustainable business park? How can the landscape - the open spaces - be used to create a green infrastructure as a key asset in the redevelopment of Gladsaxe Ringby?

In the course we will deal with and undertake a critical evaluation of this particular largely mono-functional and polluted urban area, which is almost solely active during daytime. These issues are closely linked to a wider discussion on the sustainable city.

The TaskThe task was to create strategic pro-posals and show how to densify, reuse and reorganize the area over time. The new design interventions should have a considerable impact on the experi-ence, functionality of and activity in the area. We aimed at an extended focus on spatial evolution. This meant that it was important to present strategic design interventions as contributing to an evolving process. The outcomes/results of the proposed strategic plans should not be presented as static and fi nal master plan designs, but rather as sequences of actions, which channel the development in a certain direction. Therefore it was important to work with time perspectives and spatial scenari-os (possible desirable futures). In that way the evolvement of the landscape, the building mass, the program/func-tions, the urban spaces etc. becomes a carefully orchestrated process.

Educational GoalsThe main educational goal of the course was to give an elaborated understanding of strategic urban planning. Planning is traditionally a

means to project green-fi eld urban development, yet we worked with the redevelopment of already manufac-tured areas. The course should provide students with an analytical apparatus, make them able to encompass large complex urban areas and bridge quantitative with qualitative data. In addition the aim was to fuel the level of understanding the task with appropri-ate theoretical contributions asking students to use theory for practice. The course was structured according to the project development and practice-ori-ented learning was thus key. The course would primarily facilitate the development of analytical and strategic skills as well as spatial and composi-tional artistry/craftsmanship.

Background

The Finger PlanThe Copenhagen Finger Plan has worked as an infl uential planning con-cept since 1947 and is initially based on a plan for preservation of large open green spaces. Right after WWII, the country stood on the brink of the second wave of industrialization and the transition into modern industrial so-ciety. Urban areas started growing at a new speed directed by the Fingerplan. In the early 1990s Copenhagen real-ized that the fi ngers had grown out of proportions, they had become too long, and too wide. To prevent urban sprawl the city needed to focus on densifying

7the built up areas of the original hand. Furthermore and on a more general level, issues such as sustainability and knowledge production became more important than industrialization in itself. One of the key issues related to this is how the suburbs built around Copenhagen in the post-war-period can be renewed and adapted to the expectations of a modern city. The vast areas of the suburbs can potentially accommodate a large part of the future urban development in the Capital region. Today the many Copenhagen suburb municipalities, from the palm and beyond are interested in attracting taxpaying labor force and businesses.

The LOOP CityIn 2010, the idea of The LOOP City vision was presented by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). It suggested a shift from the centralized Finger Plan to a more polycentric urban region. The idea was that suburban areas should play a more signifi cant role in Copenhagen and take some of the pressure from the historic city center. In the LOOP City-vision, the sub-centers should obtain different identities and be tied together by a new string of public transportation along the third ring road. BIG not only suggested that new public transport investments should connect the Copenhagen suburbs. They pro-posed to connect the entire resund Region with a continuous urban corri-dor which would form a loop around

Parallel to the project work we pro-duced six tools that would support the project work in various ways. The function of the tools was basically to qualify the design proposals.

Phases & Tools

Phase 1: Initial design proposals for subareas 1:1.000Phase 2: Three strategic options for the entire project area 1:5.000/ 1:10.000Phase 3: One evolving strategy for the entire project area and minimum one evolving design proposal for a subarea 1:5.000/1:10.000 + 1:1.000/1:2.000Phase 4: Finalization of the evolv-ing strategy and spatial/compo-sitional studies of one or more selected subareas in plan, section and model/3D. 1:5.000/1:10.000 + 1:500/1:1.000/1:2.000Phase 5: Finalization of project pro-posals

Tool 1: A shared laser cut model of the existing site 1:1000Tool 2: A curated selection of photos of the delegated subareasTool 3: Highlights from interviewsTool 4: GeodataTool 5: Best practice examples Tool 6: Applied theory

the resund strait. In accordance with BIGs vision it has been politically approved that a light rail will connect across the fi ngers of the Finger Plan and link up with the existing train lines radiating from cen-tral Copenhagen. Hence it spurs the Copenhagen development principle of densifying the areas next to railway stations. The light rail is considered an important investment and a strategic tool in the densifi cation and re-devel-opment of Copenhagen suburbs from Lyngby in the North to Ishj in the South.

The SiteOne of the biggest re-development areas in the Copenhagen suburbs is the industrial area, Gladsaxe Ringby founded in the 1930ies. On the basis of environmental considerations it was originally decided that the area should be completely separated from the neighboring villa areas. In 1945, due to heavy air pollution, soil pollution and noise from factories, it was even necessary to create green buffer areas between the industrial area and the surroundings. Today, the area is in transition. Glad-saxe Municipality has made an initial sketch for a new masterplan. The municipality wants to densify the area considerably. The masterplan high-lights different problems and potentials. For instance the area should be better connected to the green wedge and the

buildings along the third ring road and the future light rail should be oriented towards the road. One fundamental challenge is that Gladsaxe Ringby is owned by several mainly private land owners. The municipality has therefore divided Gladsaxe Ringby into 14 sub-areas. According to offi cial guidelines defi ned by Gladsaxe Municipality the program of these subareas should mainly be reserved for light industry, offi ces and services. However the municipality advocates for more mixed use program in the area.

The ProcessThe project work was divided into fi ve phases: three phases in 2015 and two phases in 2016. In the fi rst phase we initiated the production of initial design proposals. We focussed on the differ-ent subareas and their problems and potentials. Then, in phase 2, we looked at the bigger picture (and expanded our area in focus to the city level) and we asked the students to come up with different strategies for the entire area. In phase 3 each team went into depth with one strategy and developed an evolving design for at least one of the subareas. The last two phases were used to adjust and fi nalize the strategic plan and the proposed design inter-ventions. This meant that the process was structured as a loop: We started in scale 1:1.000. Then we zoomed out to scale 1:5.000/10.000 and fi nally we zoomed in again to scale 1:1.000.

Facts about Gladsaxe Ringby Gladsaxe Ringby or Gladsaxe indus-trial district is located approximately 10 km northwest of central Copenhagen and walking distance from Gladsaxe city center and S-train station.

It is the oldest planned industrial district outside Copenhagen and was established in the 1930s.

The district covers an area of 116 hectares and is home to more than 250 companies with more than 10,000 employees.

Main industries: Pharmaceutical companies, fi nance, traditional industry and public services.

A large number of companies, including Novo Nordisk, NNIT, NCC, MT Hjgaard, GEA, Alfa Laval, CMC Biologics, Krger and PPG Dyrup have chosen locations in and around Glad-saxe Ringby for their headquarters.

A few schools and eductational facili-ties connected to the Danish Technical University (DTU) are located in the district.

Hje Gladsaxe from the 1960ies is located right next to the site. The project contains fi ve 15-storey blocks, two 8-storey blocks and some smaller blocks. It contains around 2,500 apartments. Today about 6070% of the inhabitants are either immigrants or Danes with immigrant parents.


Anna BlukeBirna Katrine DahlKashan HussainEmmelie Lykking Kitchell GaubAlex Michl

1. Sharing the future

Concept and Vision

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Mobility

Shared parking

Shared knowledge Shared sports facilities Shared canteens

Shared green spacesShared production & Storage

Shared transport Shared cargo

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Light rail

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Car & bike share

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The current industry model in Glad-saxe is based on individual businesses and a high degree of privacy. Most large businesses have extensive park-ing areas and private catering facilities. This model results in an abundance of paved surfaces and fenced off areas, and does not provide opportunities for social interaction and recreation. What if we change the industry model? This strategy proposes three themes of sharing in a business districts which create more value for businesses, im-prove the image of the area and create a platform for social life.

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The fi rst interventions in the area are shared parking garages and depaved, large expanses of parking areas. At the same time cycle routes are established to connect the site and its surrounding residential areas to central Copenha-gen.

In phase 2, after the completion of the light rail, the depaved landscapes evolve into public parks and squares or wildlife areas, taking on different characters. The introduction of shared knowledge centres close to the green spaces create new platforms of social interaction. These green centres become attractions for businesses. Green boulevards are established in connection to urban squares to provide attractive connections between the green spaces. Two culture houses are introduced. One of local importance to Hje Gladsaxe, the other- of regional importance as an experimental exhibi-tion space.

Strategy

Phase 1 - Seeding for future change

Depaved areasShared parkingCycle laneExisting green spaces opened upExisting buildings

Phase 2 - Creating platforms for sharing

Depaved areasShared parking garages combined with car rentalCycle waysExisting buildingsBusiness densifi cation around existing buildingsShared knowledge centresLocal / Regional culture housesGreen boulevardsEvolved depaved areas:Urban squaresUrban parksRecreational parksWildlife pocketsUrban meadows

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Shared parking garagesShared knowledge centresCulture housesCycle lanesLightrail station

Cycle lane to Copenhagen

TEC Square

Gladsaxe Park District

Production District

NOVO SquareNOVO Park

Oak Lane

Business Park Residences

Market Square

TEC Park

Business Start Ups

Industry Park


A key approach to this strategy is the reduction of paved areas. The surface parking spaces necessary on site are condensed in parking garages. This provides areas potential for depaving. The depaved areas are planted with crops or tree groves to facilitate clearing out of soil pollution. As this process takes place over 40-60 years, the depaved landscapes can evolve into public parks, residential areas, wildlife hotspots, depending on the future circumstances. The strategy allows a fl exible plan, which ensures that the businesses can benefi t from shared green spaces, while the use of these can be adapted to future necessities. Thus the image of Gladsaxe Industry City is changed to a dynamic and biodiverse business district.

Layers

Consolidate parking into shared parking garages

Existing surface parking areas

Depaving available space

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Polluted soil cleanedby vegetation

Depaved areas evolve into public spaces with different characters

Introduction of shared knowledge centres Business districts develop around the new centres

Former parking areas are depaved and parking garages are built at strategic locations.

New districts evolve around depaved green spaces and knowledge centres

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The Production District

The Activity Zone

The production district hosts busi-nesses that require infrastructure for production and cargo. Groups of production and offi ce buildings are lo-cated around a central meadow, which has evolved from the depaved parking area. Production buildings have the opportunity to share courtyards to maximise space effi ciency, share stor-age and machinery, and benefi t from shared security. A green boulevard connects the meadow to other large businesses in the area, inviting people to the shared knowledge centre and outdoor activity zone.

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Shared knowledge centre

The Meadow

Activity Zone

Outdoor Cafe

Cycleway

Green boulevard

Oak Lane cycleway

Lightrail station

Amenity shops

Shared industrial courtyards


Shared parking/ Car rental Garage


The initial interventions in the Produc-tion District are the depavement of large parking areas and introdution of shared parking garages. An existing parking house has been chosen for this purpose and extended.

The second phase, after the con-struction of the lightrail, the green boulevard. The central depaved space has evolved into an urban wildfl ower meadow. An existing factory building is transformed into a shared knowledge centre. The production areas close to the meadow and the lightrail station are densifi ed and organised to allow effi cient sharing of resources and infrastructure.

Character

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Phase 1 - Seeding for future change

Depaved areasShared parking garagesCycle laneExisting green space opened upExisting buildings

Phase 2 - Creating platforms for sharing

Shared parking / car rentalCycle laneUrban meadowGreen boulevardUrban squaresShared knowledge centreExisting buildingsNew BuildingsLightrail station

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Central meadowClimbing wallGreen boulevardCycle infrastructure

Shared parking and car rental




The green boulevard

The meadow

Shared knowledge center

Bike lane

Climbing wall

Outdoor cafe

Activity Zone

Bike parking

Bike parking


Offi ce building Green Boulevard Urban meadow Activity Zone Knowledge Centre

Character

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The urban meadow evolves into an inviting green space suited for relaxation and an enjoyable thoroughfare from businesses to the shared parking garage and knowledge centre. Wildfl owers and diverse tree plantings provides benefi ts for wildlife whilst bringing seasonal interest to the production district.

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Character

CaptionPhotograph of the model showing the new front side of the industrial areas.

The model is used to explore the spatial relationships between the public spaces and shared industrial courtyards. The model shows the emphasis of the business identity that can be seen from the motorway. It has been an important tool in shaping the spaces that connect the green spaces to the surounding roads. These connections are important for the arrival to the green spaces as they will function as the new front side for the surrounding businesses and hold important social functions. It is a reversal of the traditional industrial front side- back side arrangement.


Rikke Andreasen Josje HoefslootHuiyan HuangHenrik JensenHamish Chapman

Our concept consists of a sequence of green spaces that will connect two major existing attractions in the area - House of Prince, which will be converted into a large-scale centre for culture and events; and Gyngemose, a large public park to the South of the site. Along the connective corridor, buildings of value will be readapted for use as residences, and as workspace for businesses of varying scale. The character of the existing buildings will be highlighted, while value will be add-ed through public spaces and buildings of high quality with multiple functions. The green link will form a connection between the new light rail stop, the new cultural area, areas for small and large businesses, the residents of Hje Gladsaxe, and the large public park, creating a lively multifunctional area that will create life and encour-age development and densification in the surrounding area. By focussing on greening, adapting to changing business structures, and the provi-sion of space for excercise and being outdoors, we hope to make Gladsaxe more vibrant, and more resilient to future changes and challenges.

2. Connective Corridor

Concept and Vision

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The development of our design will take place over three phases, with value being added over time to ensure the feasibility of the project and en-hance its resilience and adaptability to change.

The first phase will involve the re-purposing of House of Prince into a centre for culture, with large spaces for galleries, music venues, sports and dance studios, as well as the estab-lishment of the green route and the repurposing of a number of the existing buildings along it. Affordable spaces for small businesses and start-ups will be incorporated into the existing smaller buildings, with their ground floors being opened up to create spaces for businesses to display their work, host events, interact with the public and with each other.

The second phase will see the construction of the important new buildings along the length of the green strip, which will both better define its shape, and draw more residents and office-based business to the area.

The third phase involves the densifica-tion that will occur as a spin-off effect from the value added along the green connection. We expect the strip will be so significant an attraction that over the long term it will instigate both new developments in the Gladsaxe area, and the re-development or renovation of existing buildings.

Strategy

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Phase 1 - Connecting

Diagram A, Public space and buildExisting buildingsAdded buildingsNew greenExisting green

Diagram B, Program and functionsExisting CompaniesPublic programMicro-companiesResidentialCultural program

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We add value and attraction to the site in three main ways; the addition and repurposing of buildings, the creation of multiple landscape types, and the incorporation of multiple functions and programs. Multifunctionality enhances the resilience of the site by ensuring that there will always be different uses and users for the site, regardless of fluctuations concerning the economy, environment, and demographics. The adding of different layers of land-scape types is described in these sec-tions, that show the variation between the different green spaces created.

Layers of the landscape

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B - B

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We decided to zoom in on this area as it demonstrates several different types of public spaces that will be included along the green strip, and for its importance as a place of arrival from the light rail stop. As a focus area, it demonstrates the variation of spaces designed into the strip, the form of the corridor spaces, the interaction between the new and old buildings and outdoor spaces, and the ways we have tried to frame spaces and direct visitors through them.

Creating attraction for multiple users

Area with micro-companies and start-ups

311:10000House of Prince as a new cultural hub


The heart of the whole design will be an area for start-up companies, where old buildings will be converted into stu-dios, workshops, and offices for bud-ding companies. There will be spaces of varying sizes available for various rental periods, the idea being that there will be a constant flow of new people, ideas and companies moving in and around the area. A large open area will emphasize the character of the existing red brick and warehouse style buildings, and will provide a large space for start-ups to use in their work, for recreation and for the staging of events such as exhibitions, screenings, markets or festivals. Rows and clumps of trees willl help frame the space, while the facades of new buildings in the distance will create a visual barrier to encourage visitors to stay in the area, wander around and see what is taking place.

Character

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Existing buildingsAdded Buildings

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To the North of the start-up area, a new hotel has been constructed with a large, open public garden that will act as an eye-catching entrance to the green strip visible from the road and the light-rail. A colourful, botanical style garden will provide a more intimate feeling space in contrast to the open space around the start-up buildings. It will be used by hotel guests and sur-rounding residents as a place to meet, eat and relax. Catching the interest of those arriving from light-rail, it will encourage visitors to explore further along the strip. These two new green attractions will instigate development and densification in the immediate surroundings of the strip.

Character

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On the opposite side of Gladsaxe Ringvej, the existing large red brick building will be transformed into a greenhouse and centre for urban farming. It will be restructured to create a better view to House of Prince from the road and light-rail, which at present it obstructs. Linked to the hotel by a bridge, the buildings rooftop will be partially used as a restaurant that will draw visitors from the hotel and from the cultural centre in House of Prince. The bridge itself will be green in character, and will act as an important indentifying marker for people passing by on the road or light-rail beneath. The urban farming zone will mark the end of the green corridor, and will create a sense of arrival to the House of Prince cultural precinct.

Character

Existing Value

Create a Connection

Attract New Users

The Platform

The Green Vessel

The Incubator

The Sculpture Park

Residential

Green area

Lightrail

Lightrail

Peng Ding, Luc Gralp, Kristine Isahakyan, Marie Sophie Waller, Nina Jahn Mrtensson

Concept and Vision

The project has been inspired by the theory of Urban Acupuncture. It is a theory of using localized small-scale interventions to inspire ripple effects within a larger area. Our goal is to create localized cultural interventions that will encourage a variety of new creative users over a period of time. This will kick start Gladsaxe Ringbys transformation from a socially deprived postindustrial site to a area full of life, creativity and destinations.

The interventions are based on the existing values within the area. The Platform, The Incubator and The Sculpture Park are grounded in existing educational facilities, existing small-scale typologies and an existing green area. The Platform is a cultural center with space for temporary activities and has an educational theme. The Incubator provides fl exible workshop spaces for start up companies and with a communal facility to encourage collaboration. The Sculpture Park is an opportunity for artistic interventions to frame the southern gateway to Gladsaxe Ringby.

The Green Vessel provides a beautiful transitional space between the interventions connecting them internally and with the wider context.


3. Points of Transformation

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Strategy

Phase 1 - Our fi rst act is creating a Sculpture Park, which can be easily implemented. The Sculpture Park will be made by inviting artists to reuse the discarded material from the area to create the sculpture features keeping the history and identity of the industrial area. These sculptures will act as an inviting gateway for people coming from Copenhagen. Mean while a new cycle route will link the Sculpture Park, the light rail station and the residential area in the North.

Phase 2 - We will create a mixed-use area with public facilities allowing people from various backgrounds to gather, learn and engage in cultural activities. Utilising unused open space located in between the existing TEC School, an unused warehouse and the light rail station, we build upon this exciting mix of possibilities by implementing The Platform. The experience between the two interventions will be improved by creating a sequence inviting experiences.

Phase 3 - The incubator is an area dedicated too start-up companies, providing them with experimental workshop facilities and communal spaces aimed to encourage collaboration and innovation. With the changing image and users of the area, the incubator will utilize the existing small-scale typology and grow out of the new The Green Vessel.


Phase 2-The Platform

Site Outline Light Rail

Cycle Lane

Light Rail StationBuildings in The Platform Area

Parking Hub

Existing BuildingsThe Platform Area

The Sculpture Park

The Green Vessel

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Cycle Lane

Light Rail Station

Parking Hub

Existing Buildings

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Phase 3-The Incubator


Cycle Lane

Light Rail StationProposed Buildings

Buildings in The Platform Area

Buildings in The Incubator Area

Parking Hub

The Platform Area

The Incubator Area

The Sculpture Park

The Green Vessel

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Densifi cationThe densifi cation of the area will initially occur from the green vessel, as it will become an attractive area to be. The densifi cation will then expand outwards from the green vessel.

FunctionsThe specifi c functions of new buildings will be a result of the ripple effect created by the proposed intervention areas and the existing functions surrounding them.

Public spaceThe current situation of the area has a lack of public space. By transforming the existing open space to a system of public space we provide areas of social interaction between varies users.

InfrastructureThe proposed infrastructure builds upon the existing infrastructure but aims to make the site more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists to move around and through the area. The proposed cycle lane connects Gladsaxe Ringby to the regional cycle network.

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Densifi cation Functions

Existing Buildings

Proposed BuildingsSite Outline

Proposed Sculptures

Site Outline

Proposed Buildings in The Platform Area

Proposed Buildings in The Incubator Area

Proposed Residential Buildings

Proposed Parking Hub

Existing Buildings

Proposed Sculptures

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Site Outline

Proposed Buildings in The Platform Area

Proposed Buildings in The Incubator Area

Existing Buildings

Proposed Platform AreaProposed Incubator Area

Proposed Sculptures

Proposed Green Vessel

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InfrastructurePublic SpaceLight Rail

Highways

Roads

Existing Cycle Route

Proposed Cycle Route

Light Rail Station

Proposed Buildings in The Platform AreaProposed Buildings in The Incubator Area

Existing BuildingsProposed Sculptures

To create a lively environment we provide a variety of experiences from the North of the site to the South. When you arrive by light rail you will meet an energetic large public square surrounded by a creative atmosphere.

Moving South, you encounter a recreational area, with sport facilities and hangout spots. As you move through the dense and green enclosed space you will experience a change in character.

When the buildings become more dense you will start to notice the Incubator common area. As you reach this area the experimental square will be revealed showing a glimps of young creative business testing ideas.

Subarea

View towards the Platform

View towards sport activities

View towards the Green Pocket

View towards the Incubator

View towards the Experimental Square

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Lightrail station

Library

Sportactivities

Bike lane

Pond

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Lawn

The Incubator

Experimental square

Sitting area

Semi public space

Workshops

Green pocket

Sitting area

Arts and Commercial Center

Art Center

Terraced stepsTEC School

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Educational Center

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Subarea Plan

The area consists of some existing buildings including the TEC School and the empty warehouse. The warehouse will become a hive of services, cafes, restaurants and cultural experiences.

The bike lane is crossing the public space and leads you through the interesting surroundings. New buildings have been added to the space including an educational facility, library and art center. The Platform is an outdoor space for different events in the form of weekend markets, temporary installations, Summer cinema and music events. The South facing terraced steps acts as a meeting point and a place to observe the surrounding activities while the green pocket provides a quiet moment from the urban buzz.

The Platform

Weekend Market Temporary Installation Summer Cinema Music Events


The Platform

Lightrailstation

Bike lane

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Andreas FaartoftUlrike JgertVictoria Ross-ThompsonLisa SchnellTroels Sindballe

The green perspective on the former industrial area of Gladsaxe Ringby is derived from its position in the Fingerplan with a focus on the green structures proposed in it. These green zones are located between the fi ngers and provide the region with both recreational and ecological benefi ts. However, where Gladsaxe Ringby is located, this green connection is particularly weak compared to the others. The aim of this strategy is to strengthen this link by incorporating connecting green structures and thereby reinforce the intentions of the Fingerplan. Gladsaxe Ringby can thus act as a green link between Gyngemosen and Utterslev Mose in the South, and Hjortespringskilen located Northwest of the area. While this improves the ecological connectivity on a larger scale, the focus in Gladsaxe Ringby is primarily set on accessibility and recreational green structures. By implementing this strategy, the former industrial site will be transformed into a more vibrant, dynamic and connected area with high quality green spaces. This will provide various benefi ts to the users.

Fingerplan Region Gladsaxe Ringby

4. Connecting Green Structures

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The site will gradually transform over time. In the following, 3 phases depicting the future development of Gladsaxe Ringby, will be presented.

Phase 1 [0-10 years]In this phase, the general preparation and the fi rst steps are taken. The fi rst buildings are removed to make room for the implementation of green structures. These will serve as catalysts for the urban development in combination with the newly introduced service hubs around the light rail stations and the urban square in the center of the area.

Phase 2 [10-20 years]The green connections and areas are further developed into the specifi c landscape types. These cater to their surroundings and provide different experiences and attractions along the green corridor.The allotment gardens are phased out to make way for a new business district with an advantageous infrastructural location.

Phase 3 [20-40 years]The phased out allotment gardens are relocated next to the newly established forest. Additionally, the new business area along the highway and larger scale residential buildings are developed.

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InfrastructureChanges are imposed on the existing infrastructure, focusing on creating a coherent fl ow in the area as well as improving the bicycle and pedestrian connections. Small access roads are newly established and street trees introduced along primary roads to create a coherent atmosphere in the area.

Functional ProgramThe built structures are programmed in relation to the use ascribed to their context in - and outside of the project area. All programmed zones are located around the green corridor.

Green StructuresWhile connecting green spaces on a larger scale, the green corridor is the main element in the new strategy. It provides a new identity to the area and functions as a binding element. Along the corridor a range of different types of landscapes can be experienced, while passing through the green structures. These various landscape types differ in function, program and activities in relation to their specifi c context.

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Landscapes and Edges

Landscape TypesDifferent characters are incorporated in the green corridor. These will offer diverse experiences for residents and employees working in Gladsaxe, as well as for people passing by. The characters and functions of the landscape are generally determined by their context in terms of surrounding structures and topography. In this way it can be ensured that the proposed landscape type suits the location on site. Additionally, the different sizes and types of landscapes, will promote a variety of habitats for species and therefore increase the ecological value of the area in a regional perspective.

Edges and ConnectionsAs the landscape changes gradually, trees and vegetation are used to mark and create transitions between landscape and the built fabric. Here two approaches are deployed, depending on the location.The fi rst is a vegetation gradient, which is established through dense plantings of trees along built structures. These plantings gradually fade into a more open green space.The second approach is a clear edge. This emphasizes the contrast between the green space and its built surroundings, while it also stages their distinct values.

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Due to their location, the stations and the urban square have an important impact on their surrounding area, as they provide services and functions needed and act as places, where people can meet. The station on the West side of Gladsaxe Ringby aims to suit the needs of the users of the large business area, located along the highway. It provides facilities like hair dressers, dry cleaners, small groceries and restaurants. The station on the East side of the project area meets the demand of the neighboring residential areas. Institutions meeting everyday demands, like doctors, pharmacies, home decor shops and supermarkets will be covered by this hub. As the urban square is located between the mixed use area and the green corridor, it functions as a binding element between the urban and the green. Therefore it allows different users to intermingle and provides opportunities for shared activities.The station next to the business area and the urban square are further described in the following details.

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With the introduction of the light rail, new entrances are established which function as important nodes in the area. The station is located at an intersection, where not only infrastructure, but also zones of different programming meet.Around the station, a service hub for the business district will evolve. This will provide the companies and employees with a variety of services that among others could encompass medical services, grocery shopping opportunities and gastronomy.

The station will work as the element, which ties the surrounding functions together. This is established by the creation of a sculptural roof. This will connect the service hub to the cementery, providing it with a new, direct entrance point. The public space next to the station is framed, yet open, and connects by a paved surface to the park towards the East. This allows for fl ows in various directions to appear and lead the people into the green corridor and the business area. Additionally, vegetation is introduced to strengthen the green link.

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Located in the middle of Gladsaxe Ringby, this place will function as a lively center. Being the functional heart of the mixed use area, it will be the place where start-up businesses and other small companies can establish themselves, while being located next to residential buildings. The built struc-tures around the square will therefore provide a wide range of facilities for these small companies to share. Thus it will encourage an atmosphere of knowledge sharing and an open, cre-ative environment. The square itself can provide room for a multitude of functions. These could for example be markets, business fairs, exhibitions or other events. These activities can be expanded into the ad-jacent park area, which will function as the green pendant to the urban square. Structurally connected by unique roof elements, the open program character of these two different, yet juxtaposed landscape types is emphasized.

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Our vision is to reconnect Gyngemosen (located South of the site) with the green wedge running between Copenhagens third and fourth fi nger.

We will achieve this by using two strategies which work alongside and support one another; fi rst through the creation of a green spine and second the hybridisation of existing landscape and built forms with green solutions.

In doing this we create a continuous green corridor reaching further in between the fi ngers. Simultaneously the new corridor provides possibilities to improve both sustainable transport and recreation opportunities. By using an extensive non-invasive method, like hybridisation, the missing pieces of the puzzle can be implemented over time and at a pace set by the municipality and the private land owners.

Lukas Andersen Anne IgnatiussenJosh ReedRachel Subtil Peter Tallberg


5. Hybridising Gladsaxe Ringby

Concept and Vision

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The fi rst step in the development of Gladsaxe is the implementation of the green spine making the initial connection between North-West and South-East.

The spine is a multifunctional element that works at various scales; as an identity-creating element and through the provision of a quality soft traffi c link with a series of quality urban spaces for public recreational use.

By reclaiming the land adjacent to the green link; a mix of residential, offi ce and public buildings are planned in order to inject more life into the area whilst sowing the seeds for future development over the rest of the site.

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Greening through hybridisationPedestrian and cycle path

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Greening through hybridisationPedestrian and cycle path

Development of the green spine and the buildings framing it. The pedestrian and cycle path is built. Hybridising the western side of Gladsaxe strengthens the link between the green wedge and Gyngemosen.

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Gladsaxe Ringby is currently a modern business district in transition. This can be seen though the mix of new back offi ce buildings, older industry and smaller trade and craft shops. In order to preserve this interesting mix of structures and functions, non-invasive methods are preferred for the future development of the area.

Hybridising the existing allows cultural heritage and traditions to be preserved while new features and a stronger identity are developed. Hybridisation of both new and existing structures (e.g. roads, landscape and buildings) will begin to take place after the green spine is implemented.

This catalogue of hybrid elements will provide both the municipality and private land owners a set of tools to hybridise the whole of Gladsaxe over time and at their own pace.

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Phase 1By hybridising the streets, quality landscape is spread throughout the area and will act as a catalyst for hybridisation of car parks, buildings and plots. This first step also improves green connectivity.

Phase 2Car parks make up a large surface area of the site. Hybridising them will drastically change the feel of the open spaces adjacent to office and residential plots.

Phase 3 The last phase contains the hybridisation of buildings into a continuation and an integrated part of the landscape.

Hybridising existing buildings and plots will be driven by an incentive system, encouraging private plot owners to improve the green qualities of their buildings.

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The area provides a detailed network of functions and patterns, mimicking nature to create smooth transitions from one character to another, while strategically placing hard edges to allow both natural diversity and intriguing elements to emerge.

The implementation of public facilities along the green spine (e.g. library, educational facilities and cafes) will contribute to making it a destination. The strong relationship between the buildings and the spaces adjacent to them encourage social activities, concentrating them around focal points.

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Section AIllustrates the landscape between existing buildings. Access roads become shared surfaces and a pedestrian path separates pedestrians and cyclists from traffi c and surrounds them with quality landscape.

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At the northern end of the sub area, adjacent to the new light rail, is a multifunctional urban wetland. It provides a great quality landscape for residents and visitors of Gladsaxe to enjoy. As well as hosting the main soft traffi c route, the park has spaces for people to stop and enjoy, for example seating / barbecue areas, outdoor fi tness stations and childrens play.

Stormwater is directed to the wetlands through primary basins, removing pollutants along the water course. Due to increasingly frequent and extreme rain events, the wetland will play an important role in contributing to the resilience of Gladsaxe, storing large volumes of water.

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6. Dynamic Business Community

Concept and Vision

Concept diagram - Local centers of attraction

Activity CentralEntrance EastEntrance WestWhats HappeningIndustrial ChicDaily EssentialsThe Clearing

Attraction centersMixed functions, school, close to residentsLightrail stop, connection to Gladsaxe CityLightrail StopSmall scale, craftsmenHeadquarters, big offi ces Big scale, close to residentsProduction industries

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Andrew KortrightIda RasmussenJonas Hay-SchmidtNastasia Kinder

An emerging trend in the design of workplace environments is one of a decentralized campus setting. In this reconfi gured model of the offi ce build-ing, services and ammenities typically found outside of the workplace are integrated into it, in order to improve communication and innovation, em-ployee retention and recruitment and to boost productivity.

Our vision for Gladsaxe Ringby is to embody this same concept but on a larger scale to encompass not only one but a variety of business types and sizes throughout a region. By creating a network of interconnected commu-nal spaces, services and activities, opportunities for chance encounters and comingling in a way that doesnt occur in the typical offi ce setting are made possible. These unplanned and casual interactions have the potential to result in new business partnerships and innovative and creative collabo-rations. In addition, providing services such as daycare, athletic facilities and convenience shopping creates a more enticing, high quality workplace. This benefi ts employers seeking talented discerning employees and, in turn, el-evates the image of Gladsaxe Ringby as a progressive, high quality place to do business.

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The strategy in the developement of a dynamic business community begins with the creation of a vibrant creative space in a transformed former scra-pyard, centrally located in the region. This space will be linked by a bicycle and pedestrian path to the two new lightrail stations to create a circulation route which will bring workers from the train stations into the area. Appropri-ately named, Whats Happening, this site of temporary art installations, pop-up cafes and performances is intended to serve as the spark for Gladsaxe Ringby.

In phase 2, two new sites are added and linked to the bike and pedestrian circulation system, Activitiy Central and Daily Essentials. These new sites will bring new characters to Glad-saxe Ringby. Dwellers and workers will have the opportuniy to exercise, have a special location for a lunch breack or to be out of their work environment.

In phase 3, the network is completed with a higher-end service district, Industrial Chic and a oasis zone The Clearing.

The objective of this strategy will provide the connection and space for workers to meet, to move and to com-municate in Gladsaxe Ringby, and in long term let people from the surround-ing benefi t from the new character of the area.

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Program

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The following diagrams illustrate the layers of the concept and strategy.

The main focus of the program is to attract small and big businesses to Gladsaxe Ringby. Keeping workshops such as carpenters or car dealers and introducing arts and crafts to the area will make it more diverse and attractive. Interventions are placed such that every employee is within a fi ve minute walk from a communal space with either food, shopping or activity. In this way a convenient scale is created to encourage exploration of the spaces. Since every intervention has a different theme, they will support and comple-ment each other.

A new expanded infrastructure will bring workers together and lead to the intervention points. Through the greening of the bicycle and pedestrian paths more landscape is brought into the area. This circulation network of public spaces, new constructions for densifi cation, landscape elements and infrastructure will bring a new identity to the area.

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Over time vibrant spaces with different characters will emerge, fi tting to their surrounding and inviting local workers to meet and rest.

By providing a variety of different func-tions, people from Gladsaxe Ringby are even encouraged to use every open space depending on their needs. In this way the open spaces supple-ment each other and offer a lot of new experiences.

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The unique sub-area near the center of Gladsaxe Ringby has a small scale, small business character with several metal fabricators and a variety of workshops. Taking advantage of that character and a soon to be vacant scrapyard, the possibility emerges to create a visually stimulating, creative hub. Whats Happening provides a space ripe for interaction, expression, creativity and collaboration with cafes, temporary art spaces, sculpture and performance.

New architecture is added on top of existing structures, densifying the area while maintaining the scale and texture and providing a unique backdrop to the creative center.

As the fi rst step in the strategy, Whats Happening serves to spark interest in the overall project, bring area employ-ees together and provide a place for local artisans to display their talents. A constantly changing array of creative works will always beckon people to come out, have a coffee and see Whats Happening.

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The unique appearance of this subar-ea is the small scale, which fi ts to the arts and crafts identity. Over time the place will develop through several interventions for exam-ple with vegetation, infrastructure or a ground pattern.

The place itself will provide space for temporary art, events or foodtrucks and will be linked through a pattern on the ground level. Vegetation will be included and spread out over time to create darker and lighter areas.

Vegetation will also have a support-ing function to frame the area as well as buildings which will be densifi ed around the edge of the plaza. A ter-raced building structure will align with the existing building structures and give several views of the area.

A bicycle path will be developed, as it was shown in a previous diagram. It should encourage people to stop, look around and have a break or enjoy some art exhibitions.

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The reason to place a creative center in the middle of Gladsaxe Ringby is on one hand to reach most of the people and on the other hand because of the small scale buildings, which provide a feeling of friendliness, togetherness and human scale.

Throughout a changing variety of art installation, exhibition and food service the place becomes a vibrant heart with a new identity. New pathways will lead people into the area and between the buildings to experience another point of view.

By adding new building typologies and vegetation, the area benefi ts even more from different shading, building-hights and possibilities to explore the new place.

Spatial Feeling

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Anders Damkjr Andersen, Anne-Sofi e Friis Helmersen, Kristin Wallin Jensen, Una Kancne, Alex Zhang

7. The Green and The Blue Spine

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Our overall vision is to strengthen the green infrastructure of the area, and to make a sustainable stormwater management system. The concept is to develop a green spine and a blue spine, each with their own focuses. The green spine will be developed as a green transport route, which will prioritize the bicyles and pe-destrians. It will be connected towards the new lightrail stop at the Tobacco City and the existing green park area Gyngemosen. Along the green spine the idea is to create different parks and squares with diverse activities to create a more walkable and interesting atmosphere for both locals and visitors.The blue spine will be developed as a combination of bioretention systems, detention ponds and swales, and will fl ow from the areas highest point towards the areas lowest point. It will reduce the areas risk of fl ooding as well as creating a green attraction for local businesses and residents. A part of our concept is also to intro-duce more mixed functions in the area, by adding new residential housings and retail. By adding these new func-tions the area will become more alive outside the workhours, safe to walk in and heavy traffi c will be reduced.

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The strategy will provide a green connection throughout all of Gladsaxe Ringby. Like a pearl neckless it runs troughout the area, where each pearl is a spacious room with its own charac-ter. It will also provide a SUDS-system, that is built in the blue spine.

The Phase 1 strategy is to develop the green spine towards 2020 when the lightrail will be built. By strengthening the infrastructure for pedestrians and bicycles the connection down towards the Gyngemosen park will become more accesible. Along the green spine there will be added new housing build-ings and retail facilities to help frame the different spaces along the spine.

In Phase 2 the development of the blue spine will start, and will reduce the risk of fl ooding which is one of the con-cerns for the area. When making the blue spine the area will be made more sustainable, by combining the different storm water management elements, such as retention and detention ponds, swales and rain gardens.

In Phase 3 the area will be desifi ed. New functions will be added along the green and blue spine. New retail facil-ities will be placed on the new urban squares. New housing areas will also be introduced in the area, which was not present before. The purpose is to make a more mixed use, and to make the area become more alive outside the workhours.

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The green infrastructure layer contains of spacious different rooms along the bicycle lane, which can be public squares or semi-public parks. It will be connected to the lightrail with a publi-cally accessible entrance square.

The blue connection layer shows how the water will fl ow in the SUDS system and end up in the bioretention pond on the Novo Nordisk newly made park. The SUDS system starts in the areas highest points and ends up in the lowest point in the area.

Newly made functions are divided between housing, business and retail. A large part of the area remains busi-ness as it is, but a new housing area will introduce more life to the area and break the big scale industry buildings which is dominant in the area. The new housing and retail buildings will not be more than 5 fl oors, to ensure the human scale experience.

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See and hear activities are the largest category of social contact. This is also the form of social contact that can most directly be infl uenced by urban planning. /J.Gehl/

The fi rst pearl on the green spine is the Tobacco City Square, which forms the entrance towards the rest of the area. Here the view will be very inviting when people stop by with the lightrail or trav-el through on their way down the green spine from the Tobacco City. People can stop by and go to cafs or simply sit and relax. Its a great opportunity for visitors to interact with locals.

The next pearl is the Backyard where the atmosphere will be more semi-pri-vate and can be used mostly by the new local residents that lives around the park, and by those who travel by on the green spine, and can enjoy the view of a more natural park area on their way.

The last pearl as shown in the subarea is the Crossing square, where the blue and the green spines meet each other. Here there will be a publically accessi-ble square with new retail facilities and the possibility to enjoy the raingardens and detention ponds that follows in the blue spine.

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The entrance square is for those who stop by with the lightrail and begin their journey into the green spine.

From the lightrail platform there would be an access to the Tobacco City square and down through the green spine towards Gyngemosen park.On the entrance square there will be made new retail facilities and sitting opportunities to create more lively urban life. It is a great opportunity for visitors to interact with locals.

This will improve both the necessary activities of going from A to B, the optional activities and the social activ-ities, and thus improve the quality of urban life in the area, as referred to the principles of Jan Gehl.

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The sections show the diverse atmo-sphere refl ected in the blue and the green spine.

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They also show the importance of en-hancing the urban space by improving the optional and social activities.This idea is inspired by the principles of Jan Gehl, in order to improve the quality of urban life.

Streets and urban squares are the places where the interactions happens the most /J.Gehl/

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Gareth CallearAlberte Marie DanvigMie DehlsenRune SimonsenYuhan Zhang

Through a process of experimentation and analysis it was realised that to improve Gladsaxe Ringby and to integrate it into wider Copenhagen Gladsaxe Ringbys declining industrial area is to be changed improving how this area is perceived and creating renewed interest. It is envisioned that this will be done through a process of densifying, the addition of new attractions and new connections working together creating new neighbourhoods each with a unique character. Each of these zones creating a new piece of the puzzle and a new typology to enrich the area

8. Gladsaxe Ringby - A Puzzle of Possibilities

Concept and Vision

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The plan envisions for the site to be developed in three phases, each phase creating a new typology and identity for the area being developed. This is achieved by improving connections for pedestrians and cyclists between newly developed attractions. The development initially focuses on the areas nearest to the stations, with density decreasing moving away from it as well as typology moving from urban to rural. These districts further improved by adding and strengthening infrastructure links for pedestrians and cyclists between each new character district.

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The site is not devoid of charm and as such some buildings have been retained for their historical and aesthetic qualities. Though there will be a large number of new buildings the grain of the existing buildings has dictated the way in which the new layer will develop and the atmosphere they will create. This new building layer is interlaced by a new suit of connections allowing better pedestrian fl ow through the district and opening new connections within. These connections are further strengthened and increased in importance by the additions of public spaces functioning as the central point to each of the new districts. These new centres are further built upon with a new layer of functionality, the users dictating their character and mutually enriching both interior and exterior qualities for the area.

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Public space + connections

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The chosen sub area is split into 3bands along a strong East West axis.Starting in the East, is the formerDyrups site, this is a site composedof densely layered functions bothpermanent and temporary, to the Westthe character goes through a band ofrepurposed industrial buildings, a bandof familiar single family homes beforeending in a small forested area andcultural area. Each of these bands islinked by a multiple of functions alonga new route uniting the area in a widercontext.

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The subarea is envisioned to be developed in three bands originating from the point of activation, in this instance the development of Dyrups into an experience centre. This catalyst will spread outwards, phase two seeing the removal of Ferrosan and development of residential complex forming the fi rst part of a new axis. The fi nal stage sees the development of a kindergarden, a culture centre and new row housing completing an experience route from the high street to the now activated former farm house. This new route further integrating both Gladsaxe and Hje Gladsaxe and serving to unify the old with the new.

Character

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The two largest impacts of the activation of Dyrups is to see the currently busy and overlarge road that bisects the site placed on a diet and treated as a boulevard with a median. The effect of which is to mitigate the impact and to control traffi c through the site and place people and the new connections at the top of the spatial hierarchy. The next is for the cultural and experiential development of the former industrial spaces into multifunctional points of activity with the large open spaces acting as a blank canvas on which the new residents of Gladsaxe will paint their desired visions for the space.

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Group 9Claes Ditlev Bach PedersenClement LecuruDitte HaslevFreja Holm BrandtJan Enzlberger

The vision of this project is to give the present business-dominated area of Gladsaxe a vibrant public life. This will take place by introducing two new Public Stages with different iden-tities for both recreational and event purposes. Furthermore the concept includes a process of working with the present to reveal the already existing potentials of the area. The aim is to create spaces, which are anchored in the history of the site and its use. In addition the context and the potential users of our area play an important role in the design.The proposal is to transform a former industrial suburban space into a place of urbanity, mixed-uses and creating a better infrastructural network for pedestrians and bikes.

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Phase 1 EstablishingAs a kickstart for the area, two public spaces are established; a business and a culture stage aiming for a more lively district. These two spaces differ in their character but consist of some of the same elements. They both have a public square, a point of attraction and condensed parking facilities. New variated building edges with mixed-use program are introduced to frame the public squares and create vibrant public environments.

Phase 2 ConnectingIn the next step a new infrastructural network is introduced to connect the two subareas in a pedestrian and bike friendly way. This connective network additionally creates a link between the new light rail-station and the Hje Gladsaxe residential area and park and furthermore a connection to the super bike path leading to Copenha-gen.

Phase 3 DensifyingAs the third step; these lively spaces are expected to raise the demand for further buildings in the area. Densi-fi cation of the buildings surrounding the two stages takes place. A new business district is established around the business stage. North of the culture stage, creative workshops are established and South of the culture stage existing buildings are turned into housing and businesses.

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Our design proposal has a focus on public space, less car dominance and diversity when it comes to functions of the builded to have a city which works all day. Therefore, we suggest to introduce new public spaces which can work as meeting points, recreational areas or as stages for events as a contrast to the business areas.

At the same time we suggest an infrastructure which allows the pedes-trian and the cyclist to take other and sometimes faster routes than the car which supports our idea of the having less focus on car-traffi c.

Program is added to existing and new buildings such as housing, retail and workshops.

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Infrastructure Program

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Today, the area consists of larger well-established companies and large open area with parking spaces for the employees.

Phase I: Establish an attractive area which has a central location because of the high accumulation of people already working there. A parking house will be built to make up for the existing parking lots turned into public space.The public square will be surrounded with various buildings which will add a multifunctional mixture of offi ces, shops and cafs, which aim to support public life all day long.On the square a big metal construction will be built as a facilitator for various kinds of urban activities and events.

Phase 2: Densifi cation along the boulevard takes place in order to underline the urban character of one of the central points in the district. The empty gap behind the construction will continue as being used for parking until next phase begins.

Phase 3: Further densifi cation in the gap between the existing buildings, completed in phase 1 and 2 takes place. These built structures are vari-ous sizes, addressed to different users. The shapes and sizes of the construc-tions are not fi xed but provide fl exibility for future demands.

Business Stage

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PATH TOWARDSCULTURE STAGE

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EVENT VENUE

RETAIL & CAFES

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PARKING HOUSE

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RETAIL & CAFS

LIGHT RAIL STATION

OFIR

Phase 3


By creating a big scale truss structure on the open public square in front of Novo Nordisk, a lively event venue will be established. The structure will take in food markets, screenings, con-certs and other events all year round. Furthermore it will become a space for everyday public interventions for workers of the new evolving business district.The newly evolving light rail station will be placed directly on the corner of the intersection highways. A covered public space as a waiting area with retail and smaller shops will provide the point of transition and commuting very next to the light rail.The vision for the dense business district is determined by shifting from homogene modern offi ce towers to a heterogene program inside tradition-ally-based building typologies. The buildings along the edge of the square will enrich the area with shops, cafs etc. in the ground fl oor.To add more to the theme of vibrant infrastructure the proposal gives Gladsaxe a new bike and pedestrian route connecting the light rail station to the Hje Gladsaxe park and the super bike lane along the

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