Space Metamorphosis
PROGRAM
Even though this thesis’ main characteristic is its experimental nature, the underlying aim is to implement it into an existing context in order to test its feasibility in a given environment. Having this in mind, the local plan was examined and restructured according to our site analysis and their requirements (fig 46). The project proposed will include a new mixed-use development following the guidelines of the local plan with mainly housing as well as other different functions. The exact nature of the program as well as its quantities and proportions will mainly be devised during the early sketching phases in which a more precise idea of the balanced proportions of function will be determined. By overlapping functions, the aim is to develop a program with around 50% more usable surfaces than a traditional one would with the same built floor area ratio. Taking this approach in relation to the local plan is resulting in building less square meters, which allows us to devote more space for outdoor public spaces or increase density by around 1,5 times. To sum up, the Space Metamorphosis concept would allow us to build less while satisfying the usable space need of the local plan. Housing being the predominant function, shops and services will have to be implemented in order to meet Nørrebrogade needs in terms of social activity and interaction, and office spaces will be the third main component of the program. Green spaces and possibly cultivated gardens are also an important part of the project and will occupy a significant place in the design process.
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