The City of Copenhagen’s WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ENCOURAGING MORE WATERFRONT ACTIVITY
WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p1 The Waterfront Design Catalogue was developed as a collaborative effort involving the City of Copenhagen (CPN, CBD, CTR, KFF), PK3 Landskabsarkitekter, TREDJE NATUR and COBE.
The catalogue was prepared by PK3 Landskabsarkitekter and TREDJE NATUR.
The catalogue was prepared in continuation of “Basic Analysis of the Port of Copenhagen, 2011”, commissioned by the City of Copenhagen.
The catalogue can be ordered from the Centre of Urban Thanks to the Interreg IVC-program AQUA ADD for financing of translation Design, City of Copenhagen. Nokken from Danish to English and the print of the english version. Stone Edge
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The purpose of the Waterfront Design Catalogue is to inspire the OVER THE EDGE development of a versatile, varied port. The following should be considered for the development of each urban waterfront: For this reason, the illustrated sections should not be regarded as specific solutions, but as ideas for the design of waterfronts, A. What is the intended use of the waterfront promenade? promenades/esplanades, activities and areas for gathering at and on the water. B. What should the waterfront/transition to the water look like and what function should it serve? The catalogue is intended as a source of inspiration, a catalogue of solutions for local planning, and as a basis for engaging in dialogue C: What should or can take place in the water and possibly on the with consultants, investors, landowners, etc. The catalogue is water surface/underwater/on the seafloor? also intended for project owners to help them develop their own interpretation of the ideas and principles in this catalogue in dialogue D. What is happening on the sea floor? with the City of Copenhagen. Each of these four elements can serve many purposes or solutions. The catalogue describes various waterfronts – from promenades Therefore, the following initiatives could be considered in a specific or public areas on shore, to the transition for land to water and the project: a promenade or waterfront, or whether to make a combination water’s edge along the waterfront. The catalogue features various of solutions for the promenade, waterfront, and on and in the water. cross-section examples within six categories: the classic waterfront; The cross-sections were envisioned as flexible solutions – different access to the water; public waterfront areas; routes and connections; colours illustrate the elements, such as those that can be added to the temporary use; and activities. Each category is illustrated with a waterfront: temporary (brown), or permanent (black). variety of cross-sections and reference photos.
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THE CLASSIC WATERFRONT 1
ACCESS TO THE WATER 2
PUBLIC WATERFRONT AREAS 3
ROUTES AND CONNECTIONS 4
TEMPORARY USE 5
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The existing waterfronts of the Port of Copenhagen are traditionally designed for the purpose for which they were originally intended: landing and mooring areas for large sailing boats and cargo ships. The edge of the quays are primarily made of stone or steel piles capped with granite or, in some places, wood. This helps to show the original function of the port. The rustic, durable design enhances the harbour ambience and functionality for navigation in the port.
The classic waterfront can be varied by increasing the use of wood instead of stone and by taking greater account of smaller boats.
Nordre Toldbod Stone Edge
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Port of Copenhagen 1.1 Nyhavn and Christianshavn Canal 1.F Nyhavn
1.2 Stairs and plateau e.g. Gammel Strand
Port of Copenhagen Port of Copenhagen 1.3 Steel edge/plates 1.A Stone edge 1.B Wooden edge e.g. Havnegade
Port of Copenhagen PortKøbenhavns of Copenhagen Havn Port of Copenhagen 1.4 Wooden edge 1.C Bulwark, Nyhavn 1.D Stone edge 1.E Stone edge e.g. Sluseholmen p10 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · the classic waterfront the classic waterfront · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p11 Access to 2 the water
The port’s most important attraction is the water. The distance from the waterfront to the water surface can be reduced and/or varied and direct access can be facilitated. This can take place by converting the waterfront edges into stairs, ramps or slipways, or by constructing stone piers, floating jetties and walkways along the waterfront/on the water surface.
Lyon Access to the water
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2.B Trappe
Malmö 2.A Wooden stairs
Copenhagen Letten Areal - Zürich 2.1 Promenade stairs 2.B Stairs and deck 2.C Promenade stairs
2.2 Wooden deck and stairs 2.3 Wooden stairs Harbour element connected to promenade and waterfront
Skråninger2.4 Slope 2.5 Slipway, waterfront building, kayak, sailing facilities
Oslo Opera House - Oslo 2.6 Reef and slope 2.7 Waterfront as windbreak 2.D Slope
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Port of Copenhagen Stockholm 2.E Floating docks/jetties 2.F Bathing jetties and stairs for sitting
2.8 Bathing jetty Local points of access to the water
BerlinLyon Berlin 2.9 Green areas with water access 2.10 Step/ramp along the waterfront 2.G Integrated promenade and stairs 2.H Sheltered waterfront areas
2.11 Canals ” 2.12 Lighting Access to different activities side by side Illumination of water access areas
Amsterdam 2.13 Stairs and floating docks/jetties 2.14 Wooden wharfs 2.I Green wharfs Canals
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Sydney Letten Areal - Zürich 2.J Wooden jetty 2.K Different levels
Shanghai 2.15 Close contact with marine flora and fauna 2.L Subterranean access
Stockholm Aarhus 2.16 Access to harbour bath 2.17 Subterranean access 2.M Wooden dock 2.N Wooden deck
SKATES
2.18Pontoner Floating docks/jetties - Særlige funktioner og særlige steder 2.19 Access to activities Special purposes and special sites
Zürich Zürich 2.20 Sluices 2.21 Piles 2.O Slope 2.P Wooden wharf
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Visitors are invited to relax in public waterfront areas with seats on wooden facilities, in recessed “pockets”, as on Gammel Strand, in parks or aquatic spaces on the esplanade or on wooden decks and wharfs on the waterfront. The effect of the wind on the specific locality should be assessed and evaluated in terms of whether sheltered areas need to be established. Orientation/mood lighting or safety lighting should be included in the considerations.
Islands Brygge Public waterfront areas
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Sten - Klipper danner en dramtisk kajkant
3.C Skråninger
Punggol - Singapore 3.1Havneskuret, Waterfront shelter live-tv, kultur formidling 3.2 Esplanade 3.A Canopy Cultural venue and gathering area Clouds of sound
Tessinerplatz - Zürich Sundholm - Copenhagen 3.3 Beach park 3.4 Aquatic playground 3.B Public facility 3.C Waterfront shelter
3.5 Wooden deck and boardwalk 3.6Træbrygge Green promenade and boardwalk
Nokken - Copenhagen Berlin 3.7 Recessed shelters at the water’s edge 3.8 Green walls and sheltered recesses 3.D Waterfront wildlife area 3.E Beach park
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Vinaros - Spain 3.F Seating
3.9 Wooden wharf 3.10 Stairs Public waterfront close to the water’s edge Multi-level public area
Thisted Bornholm 3.11 Boulders and blocks 3.12 Wooden jetty 3.G Aquatic square 3.H Pier for landing catches Stone blocks form a dramatic waterfront Enables angling and nature studies
Soppebasin3.13 Wading pool 3.14 “Floating shelter/waterfront deck” Movable floating island
New York Nordre Toldbod - Copenhagen Strand3.15 Beach island ø 3.16 Embankment for rising sea levels 3.I Taking a break on the esplanade 3.J Gathering area Public area surrounded by water (enlargement/reduction of waterfront profile) p24 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · PUBLIC WATERFRONT AREAS PUBLIC WATERFRONT AREAS · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p25 ROUTES AND 4 CONNECTIONS
Bolstering the interconnectedness of the port enables continuous, rewarding and circular patterns of movement within the port area. Some of the ways to accomplish this are by creating dynamic, varied promenades in continuation of the port’s four upcoming cycling bridges and footbridges; by reworking waterfront to intensify the experience of how water interacts with the shore; or by constructing new links across harbour basins to generate activity and movement across the fairway.
Brygge Bridge Connection
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Beijing Stockholm 4.1 Langebro bridge with water curtain 4.A Willow trees as iconic vegetation 4.B Green promenade
Kastrup Søbad Port of Copenhagen 4.2 Stairs for the bridge 4.3 Bridge link 4.C Open boardwalk 4.D Waterfront boardwalk Stairs as a transition between street and bridge Level-free access across the water
4.4 Wooden wharf 4.5 Separation of traffic Transition between waterfront and open wooden wharf Multilevel separation of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians
4.6 Varied styles 4.7 Wharf A diversity of visual experiences Recessed wharf with promenade close to the water’s edge
Kastellet - Copenhagen 4.8 Willow trees and walls of vegetation 4.9 Vegetation and marine biotopes along the promenade and waterfront 4.E Green and aquatic biotopes Low-lying promenade/green passageway p28 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · ROUTES AND CONNECTIONS ROUTES AND CONNECTIONS · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p29 4 Routes and connections
4.I
4.J Brus
Stockholm 4.10 Sights of interest 4.F Wooden wharf Signposting along the waterfront “Port of Copenhagen’s Marguerite Route”
Amsterdam Amsterdam Ørestaden district, Copenhagen 4.11 Green promenade 4.12 Green boardwalk at the water’s edge 4.G Wharf 4.H Bridge 4.I Multifaceted design Promenade with vegetation
4.13 Rainwater bed 4.14 Green umbrella Filtering runoff water from roofs before discharge into the harbour basin Shade provided by vegetation-covered canopies
BO01 - Malmø High Line Park - New York City 4.15 Encountering the water before you know it! 4.16 Light 4.J Water curtain 4.K Green and aquatic biotopes Drawing in water to biotopes on the promenade Visual route in the evening and at night p30 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · ROUTES AND CONNECTIONS ROUTES AND CONNECTIONS · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p31 4 Routes and connections
Zürich 4.17 Sea spray 4.18 Geyser 4.L Boardwalk along the water’s edge Sea spray allowed to come all the way up on the waterfront Water as an active element within the promenade
Kastrup Søbad Toldboden, Port of Copenhagen Brygge Bridge, Port of Copenhagen 4.19 Illuminating the water surface 4.20 Waterfront as a windbreak 4.M Light in the boardwalk 4.N Underwater lights 4.O Bridge as gathering point Visual experience across the canals
4.21 Underwater light 4.22 Underwater light Underwater elements Underwater sculpture
Slotsholmskanalen - Port of Copenhagen Porthcawl Harbour - UK 4.23 Biotope 4.24 Harbour environment 4.P Underwater sculpture 4.Q Sea spray Green biotope on the water Underwater biotope of interest to divers and yachters p32 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · ROUTES AND CONNECTIONS ROUTES AND CONNECTIONS · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p33 temporary use 5
In areas undergoing development, temporary urban elements can help to encourage people to visit the area and provide access to the water. These elements can be movable, such as rafts and floating docks/jetties, or activities that are easy to relocate.
Zürich Removable bench
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Port of Copenhagen Bergen, Norway 5.1 Permanent facilities switch programmes 5.A Access to water from floating dock 5.B Floating pontoon The setting up of temporary facilities KajakpladserAn alterable waterfront promenade enables experiences and a host of possibilities
5.2 Urban space furnishings 5.3 Groups of furnishings Relaxing on flexible outdoor furniture Permanent or movable furniture
Copenhagen 5.4 Illuminated equipment 5.5 Hammerhead 5.C Urban furnishings Security and experiences in the evening Flexible design and interpretation
5.6 Raised seats 5.7 Stairs 5.K Siddeplads Furniture as a light element along the promenade Informal relaxation at the water’s edge
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Zürich Malmö 5.8 Diving into or views of the harbour 5.9 Bathing in the harbour 5.D Bench 5.E Stairs Harbour baths and vantage points Waterfront park with swimming basins and public areas p36 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · temporary use temporary use · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p37 5 temporary use
Amsterdam 5.10 Floating park 3.F Waterfront building Park with vegetation floating on the water
Amsterdam 5.11 New promenade 5.12 Different stairs and relaxation options 3.H Floating gardens A new promenade is laid out on top of the waterfront
kom & køb
Amsterdam Zürich 5.13 “Floating shelter/deck” 5.14 Waterfront bazaar 3.G Floating playground 3.I Recycled materials Public area in the middle of the water Come and Shop - Shopping on the water…
Café
5.15 Floating playground 5.16 Café boat An aquatic playground at the water’s edge Restaurants and cafés as in Copenhagen’s Nyhavn area
Copenhagen 5.17 Floating island 5.18 Waterfront facility for kayakers 3.J Floating café Green waterfront feature for recreational purposes and accessing the water Floating deck, for taking a break from paddling p38 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · temporary use temporary use · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p39 AKTIVITETER 6
A key element of the Waterfront Design Catalogue is to create possibilities for interacting with the water by creating security and space for a wide variety of aquatic activities and experimental offerings. Activities such as the boosting of swimming and sailing activities; an active museum for the navy; underwater biology classes; a maritime nature space based on a Swedish model; facilities whose use can change with the seasons (like at Blågårds Square); or taking activities associated with an adjacent building and drawing them into the urban space, as we experience on Ofelia Beach.
Port of Copenhagen Activities
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Sluseholmen - Port of Copenhagen Lyon 6.1 Looking at fish 6.A Boat club 6.B Skateboarding park Public waterfront area with play and experiences
“havneskuret/havnedækket” Billund Søerne - Copenhagen Manhasset Bay - Washington 6.2 Waterfront building, information on cultural events and local 6.3 Stage 6.D Looking at fish 6.C Floating park 6.E Kayak dock wildlife (nature space) Public stage for performing Digital playground and information centre various types of art
BRUS
BMX6.4 BMX 6.5 Solar-powered shower, weather station, nature space Sports and games for adults and young people Multifunctional installations
Idræt6.6 Sports på along promenaden the promenade 6.7 Wind park Green alcoves with physical activities like tai-chi and yoga With the wind as an attraction on the promenade Vindpark
Barcelona 6.8 Waterfront deck 6.9 Waterfront building, boat facilities, kayak 6.F Stage Angling The waterfront as a base for aquatic sports p42 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · activities activities · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p43 6 activities
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KOM INDENFOR KOM INDENFOR
Port of Copenhagen 6.10 Enacting naval battles 6.11 8 am – 4 pm 6.12 4–10 pm Recreational activities 6.G Historical ships Historical ships and events Business Everyone is permitted to sail, row or paddle Navigation and yachts in the water
Letten Areal - Zürich 6.13 Fishing net 6.14 Canals 6. Sports on the waterfront Angling Maritime environment with several activities side by side
Bordeaux 6.15Basin Water forsinkelselevel (regnvand) og behandling 6.16 Skating rink 6.I Holding basin Recessedaf havnevand basin (rainwater) - Vandspejland treatment of harbour water Winter activity on the waterfront promenade
restaurant
United Kingdom Burano - Italy 6.17 Parkour 6.18 Aquafarming 6.J Aquafarming 6.K Dock Sports at the water’s edge Hydroponic horticulture restaurant p44 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · activities activities · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p45 6 activities
SKØJTER
6.19 Permanent facilities change their programme The setting up of temporary facilities From summer to winter activity
Amsterdam 6.20 Wharf for boats 6.21 Winter storage 6.L Sailing ships, barges and small boats Gangway Boats are part of the waterfront all year round
Stockholm 6.22 Versatility 6.23 Waterfront beach 6.N Views and tranquillity Activity and relaxation Sunbathing surrounded by water
Rørvig Copenhagen Winnipeg - Canada Scene6.24 Stage - Aktiviteter og kultur events på vandet 6.25 Waterfront deck 6.M Angling 6.O Sports 6.P Shelter and changing cubicle Activities and cultural events on the water Waterfront element
Bryggebadet - Port of Copenhagen Sweden Yokohama - Japan 6.26 Gathering areas 6.27 The wind as an attractive element 6.Q Harbour bath 6.R Waterfront shelter 6.S Sunny park Events on the promenade and the water Use changes depending on wind and weather p46 · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · activities activities · WATERFRONT DESIGN CATALOGUE · p47 6 activities
Port of Copenhagen Zürich Kulturbro6.28 Cultural jetty 6.T Port of Culture 6.U Aquatic sports, canal Festivals and other cultural events
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Port of Copenhagen Monticello Dam - California Børsgraven - Copenhagen 6.29 Hydroponic gardening 6.30 Open-air baths 6.V Aquatic sports 6.X Installation and sound 6.Y Mediterranean atmosphere Public gardening on the water – from aquatic farm to fork Mobile harbour bath equipment
Fis kSoundselyd ??? of fish?
6.31 Pound-net posts 6.32 Sounds of fish and boats Visual elements and docking site
“havneskuret/havnedækket”
Bryggebadet, Port of Copenhagen Lyd-6.33 Sounds Vandhul som visuel og lyttende oplevelse 6.34 Submarine rides 6.Z Open-air bath Aquatic sculpture as visual attraction and audio experience Plays and events
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The following photos were used with the permission of
3A: Frank Pinkers + Look Architects 3F: Nuria Diaz + Guallart Architects 6E: Fred Hsu 6M: Catrine Rudolf 6P: Chrystal P. Lee + Patkau Architects 6R: Michael Pise
All other photos were taken by employees of the City of Copenhagen or by PK3 Landskabsarkitekter/TREDJE NATUR.
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