The students are divided into 6 groups, each group working on different sites along the single.
Here are some drafts from their work that they are going to present in Antwerp 3rd of March :
Group 1 : Berchem Station - Silje, Zhen and Sigurborg
Group 2 : Lobroekdok - Snædis, Indre, Hanji and Chris
Group 3 : New South - Randi, Maia, Yun and Emmanuel
Group 4 : Rivierenhof - Joanne, Amir and Mats
Group 5 : Mastvest - Sunniva, Paul and Pernille
Group 6 : Harbour - Marthe, Simona and Muyang
Friday, 25 February 2011
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Monday, 7 February 2011
Furuset Competition Entries
Some Ramblings
No one asked for it (my opinion), but I'll give it anyway.
#006
‘300m Furuset’ uses an integrated transport strategy to underpin its main proposal of consolidating development around transport nodes. This tactic might just pay dividends. Their showstopper image, the bird’s-eye-by-night montage, illustrates the main concept of transport nodes as urban hubs clearly and succinctly, without the need for detailed, text-heavy descriptions.
This scheme has managed to successfully present their land use data, both existing and proposed, in a clear and engaging way by using various forms of graphic representation to illustrate their raw, base data (in abstract plan form, in plan, in aerial photos, in graphs, and in text form – ref. to page 16 & 17 of their pdf).
#007
‘Origo i Furuset’ also uses a simple (but nonetheless, strong) concept as their main structuring device, which shines through in their plans and perspectives. The bird’s eye perspective detail, especially, manages to adequately illustrate the ‘landscape’ and ‘human’ qualities of their open spaces (something that is quite often lacking in bird’s eye renderings).
The simplicity of their north-south/east-west axis is extremely clear (though, this is also something that shines through in the 'Futurum' scheme). The masterplan manages to successfully amalgamate the proposed built forms and circulation networks with the existing built forms. In doing so, they have transformed the role of these existing buildings; they are no longer remnants, but are integral to the new public realm (streetscapes and open spaces) within the proposed scheme. Very interesting!
#012
‘Blodomloppet’ caught my eye for its confident bird’s eye graphic, They have also managed to clearly elucidate the main idea of streets as the ‘blood stream’ (however corny it is!) on page 4 of their submission. I was taken by the image in the top right corner. It clearly illustrates their circulation strategy and its hierarchy within the existing suburban context. There is obviously some local knowledge coming into play here…
The curve linear street structure they have chosen to employ is very specific to suburban Norway, determined mainly by the topographic conditions associated with developing pockets within forests at the edges of existing development footprints (sustainability, what?!). They have managed to reinterpret this picturesque (very ‘romantic’ Norwegian), suburban idea of informal, curved lines and disappearing perspectives into an urban (European) image of strong street edges, sidewalks and on-street parking.
Their simple SketchUp diagrammatic model (‘De nya gatorna’) on page 4 also illustrates this idea well.
Unfortunately, as the competition entries are anonymous, and as the jury is still out, I am unable to attribute professional credit here.
Apart from the 'Futurum' scheme and the three others described above, the other 9 schemes were rather disappointing. But, hey, that's just my opinion. What's yours?
Cheers,
Paul
No one asked for it (my opinion), but I'll give it anyway.
#006
‘300m Furuset’ uses an integrated transport strategy to underpin its main proposal of consolidating development around transport nodes. This tactic might just pay dividends. Their showstopper image, the bird’s-eye-by-night montage, illustrates the main concept of transport nodes as urban hubs clearly and succinctly, without the need for detailed, text-heavy descriptions.
This scheme has managed to successfully present their land use data, both existing and proposed, in a clear and engaging way by using various forms of graphic representation to illustrate their raw, base data (in abstract plan form, in plan, in aerial photos, in graphs, and in text form – ref. to page 16 & 17 of their pdf).#007
‘Origo i Furuset’ also uses a simple (but nonetheless, strong) concept as their main structuring device, which shines through in their plans and perspectives. The bird’s eye perspective detail, especially, manages to adequately illustrate the ‘landscape’ and ‘human’ qualities of their open spaces (something that is quite often lacking in bird’s eye renderings).
The simplicity of their north-south/east-west axis is extremely clear (though, this is also something that shines through in the 'Futurum' scheme). The masterplan manages to successfully amalgamate the proposed built forms and circulation networks with the existing built forms. In doing so, they have transformed the role of these existing buildings; they are no longer remnants, but are integral to the new public realm (streetscapes and open spaces) within the proposed scheme. Very interesting!#012
‘Blodomloppet’ caught my eye for its confident bird’s eye graphic, They have also managed to clearly elucidate the main idea of streets as the ‘blood stream’ (however corny it is!) on page 4 of their submission. I was taken by the image in the top right corner. It clearly illustrates their circulation strategy and its hierarchy within the existing suburban context. There is obviously some local knowledge coming into play here…The curve linear street structure they have chosen to employ is very specific to suburban Norway, determined mainly by the topographic conditions associated with developing pockets within forests at the edges of existing development footprints (sustainability, what?!). They have managed to reinterpret this picturesque (very ‘romantic’ Norwegian), suburban idea of informal, curved lines and disappearing perspectives into an urban (European) image of strong street edges, sidewalks and on-street parking.
Their simple SketchUp diagrammatic model (‘De nya gatorna’) on page 4 also illustrates this idea well.
Unfortunately, as the competition entries are anonymous, and as the jury is still out, I am unable to attribute professional credit here.
Apart from the 'Futurum' scheme and the three others described above, the other 9 schemes were rather disappointing. But, hey, that's just my opinion. What's yours?
Cheers,
Paul
Master Plan for Eilandje(2002)
By the 1980´s, Eilandje had become a rather abandoned and rundown neighborhood. The derelict neighborhood was known for its empty warehouses, low-income housing, some light industry and storage, as well as illegal activities such as prostitution.
Buro 5 Maastricht – Provincial Spatial Structure Plan, was approved in 2002. The plan aimed to connect public authorities with private parties to jointly realize the project and had the general purpose of physical, economic, and social regeneration of a declining urban waterfront neighborhood.
Museum on the River
Project Droogdokken 
Kattendijk Towers
New Haven House
Buro 5 Maastricht – Provincial Spatial Structure Plan, was approved in 2002. The plan aimed to connect public authorities with private parties to jointly realize the project and had the general purpose of physical, economic, and social regeneration of a declining urban waterfront neighborhood.
There are two phases to develop. The first contains three projects: South Eilandje – Oudedokken, West Eilandje – Montevideo, and East Eilandje –Cadixwijk. The second phase contains two potential projects on the north side of the development area: Droogdokkeneiland and Mexico-eiland (Pic 1).
(A-Droogdokkeneiland; B-Mexico-Eiland; C-Montevideo; D-Cadixwijk; E-Oudedokken)
With the preparations for the redevelopment of Cadixwijk, the city today has arrived at the last stages of phase I, which also entailed the Oudedokken (Bonaparte dock and Willem dock) and Montevideo. Phase II comprises of Droogdokkeneiland, Mexico-Eiland.
Museum on the River 
Project Droogdokken 
Kattendijk Towers
New Haven House ...to be continued
Hope that it is useful...
Hope that it is useful...
Muyang
Furuset Sentrum
Competition Entries
As part of the FutureBuilt programme of prototype projects, you can now view the Furuset Sentrum competition entries. The competition entries have been exhibited and the winning scheme will be announced in March, I believe.
The site is located adjacent to the E6 in Groruddalen, where noise and particulate pollution from vehicular traffic is an issue.
Unfortunately, all competition entries are in Norwegian. However, they are worth a look as good and bad graphic precedents, in addition to the design content (or, lack thereof in some cases!).
Interesting things to note are how the schemes deal with the connections between Furuset and Østmarka/Nordmarka, and the role of Alnaelva within each of the schemes.
Comment away - I know I will...
Yours,
Paul Patrick
As part of the FutureBuilt programme of prototype projects, you can now view the Furuset Sentrum competition entries. The competition entries have been exhibited and the winning scheme will be announced in March, I believe.
The site is located adjacent to the E6 in Groruddalen, where noise and particulate pollution from vehicular traffic is an issue.
Unfortunately, all competition entries are in Norwegian. However, they are worth a look as good and bad graphic precedents, in addition to the design content (or, lack thereof in some cases!).
Interesting things to note are how the schemes deal with the connections between Furuset and Østmarka/Nordmarka, and the role of Alnaelva within each of the schemes.
Comment away - I know I will...
Yours,
Paul Patrick
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