Dokk1 and the Urban Waterfront

DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT URBAN MEDIASPACE AARHUS 4 DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT Dokk1 and the waterfront are much more than just a building and an open outdoor area – it is a new urban space. DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT 5 DOKK1 AND THE NEW URBAN WATERFRONT Dokk1 and the new urban waterfront are The Urban Mediaspace Aarhus project part of the Urban Mediaspace Aarhus includes Dokk1, the main library and the PROJECT PLAYERS project, the largest construction project municipal Citizens’ Services department, schmidt hammer lassen architects ever undertaken by the City of Aarhus. a fully automated parking system with are the architects and coordinating The purpose of the project is to trans- space for 1,000 cars, three new urban contractor for the project, and are working with Arkitekt Kristine Jen- form the Aarhus Inner Harbour from waterfront areas, new infrastructure, sens Tegnestue and Alectia A/S as an industrial and ferry port to an urban preparations for a new light railway, the sub-consultants. Rambøll Denmark space. Through closer integration bet- opening-up of the last stretch of the river is the client consultant on the project. ween the city and the water, the project Aarhus Å and climate protection of the will come to greatly influence both the city centre. Through the creation of a PROJECT CONCLUSION port areas and life in the city of Aarhus. number of new squares and recreational Dokk1 and the car park opened in The area is close to Aarhus city centre, areas, Dokk1 and traffic re-routeing, the June 2015, while the urban waterfront the cathedral, the pedestrian shopping area is destined to become a diverse and will be completed in 2016. The final streets and the river milieu. active multi-functional urban space. paving along the light railway will be laid in 2017. The project is being carried out in part- nership with Realdania and Realdania Byg, which are involved in establishing the open spaces along the waterfront and the automated car park. Nørreport City floor, standard: 8,750 sq.m. The Harbour Square: 11,000 sq.m. Recreational levels: 6,050 sq.m. Seating: 970 sq.m. City floor, special: 58,000 sq.m. The Harbour Square Urban Context, including bridges: 9,210 sq.m. Aarhus Cathedral » Building gross floor area: 28,000 sq.m. » Library and Citizens’ Services: approx. Aarhus Harbour basin 17,500 sq.m. » Area to let: 10,500 sq.m. Toldboden » Arrivals centre: 500 sq.m. » Technical installations, depots etc.: Hack Kampmanns Plads 4,000 sq.m. Pakhus 13 » Basement: Capacious with space for Aarhus River automated parking system for 1,000 cars » Covered outdoor area under the Europa Plads Europahuset building: 10,500 sq.m. » No. of expected visitors per day: 3,500 Dokk1 » No. of parking spaces: 1,000 » No. of bicycle parking spaces: 500 » Total construction sum: Approx. DKK 2 billion River mouth DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT 7 MASTER PLAN A junction is the term which best de- The sense of coherence envisaged in the Risskov Green link to scribes the vision of the overall master master plan is created by an extensive Risskov plan, with Dokk1 as a distinctive hub paved area – the city floor – stretching Urban around which life in the city revolves and from the urban front across Kystvejen Mediaspace Aarhus moves in many different directions. The and the light rail tracks and all the way to Aarhus river valley dynamic, hovering shape of the roof is the water’s edge. Aarhus Cathedral inspired by the revolving movement of this non-directional urban space. The new open spaces along the wa- Master plan terfront lend themselves to a variety Marselisborg Urban Mediaspace Woods Aarhus Integrating the city centre and the of completely new activities, while the harbour is essential. This is achieved by promenade of buildings along Kystvejen Green link to continuing the promenade along the river which mark the edge of the city become Marselisborg Woods around Dokk1 to the open spaces along directly connected to the water. The master plan for Aarhus’ new urban waterfront and The master plan with the waterfront and Dokk1 synthe- the waterfront. At the mouth of the river, Dokk1 is based on the city’s scenic location: the terrain sises the connection between the river and the bay. stretches from the lakes to the west along the river to large flights of steps are created all the Consisting of three spacious and versatile the bay in the east, and with the woodlands to the north way down to the water, producing a new urban spaces, the new waterfront is struc- and south. and vibrant urban pulse on this spot. tured around the idea of three squares distinguished by their respective qualities and their suitability for different usages. 8 DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT 9 WHAT IS DOKK1 Dokk1 houses the main library and the Dokk1 provides access to differentiated “It conjures up associations of the Citizens’ Services department in Aarhus. knowledge as well as the latest media harbour and life there. At the same time, Dokk1 is designed as the library of the solutions,and accommodates in-depth the name refers to a place where we can future; the relocation of the existing main study as well as a variety of activities and be recharged [it is pronounced ’dock it’ in library at Mølleparken will thus involve forms of expression. Danish] and connect to the world at large. both expansion and development. NAME OF BUILDING Moreover, the name is simple, idiomatic Dokk1 has numerous facilities for social In autumn 2012, we initiated a process to and clever at the same time.” activities, association activities and find a name for the building. networking. With its project rooms, study The various ways of pronouncing the cells, media, café, teaching rooms, halls, Suggestions were submitted by hundreds name may be slightly confusing: [dok- activity and multi-functional spaces and of citizens, partners and employees. Based ken], [dok én], [dok ét]. However, in true not least its many informal open areas, on 1,250 suggestions, the panel of judges democratic spirit, all the pronounciations the building is a flexible and dynamic chose the name Dokk1. Among other are considered to be correct. On the sanctuary for everyone in search of things, the panel emphasised the fact that other hand, there is only one correct way knowledge, inspiration, and personal Dokk1 says something about the location of spelling the name: Dokk1. development, i.e. an open and acces- of the building in the context of the city, sible learning environment promoting while also providing food for thought. democracy and a sense of community. 10 DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT DOKK1 – ARCHITECTURE Dokk1 is not just a building. It is a place The square Europaplads extends all the for exchanging knowledge and a place of way under the building, producing a opportunity, a cultural meeting place which covered outdoor arrivals and transit area fundamentally changes people’s percepti- with a completely unique character. Here, on not only of the square Europaplads and travellers meet in a large dynamic space the harbour, but of the entire city. with uninterrupted views of the river, the water, the city and the new waterfront. Openness and 360-degree contact with the city are the words that best describe Large sculptural stairs connect the level the Dokk1 design. Dokk1’s entirely open above with the promenade along the river façade intentionally connects the interior and the waterfront, inextricably linking the with the exterior, ensuring close inte- building and the city. At the same time, gration with its surroundings – modern ascending to the outdoor area at level 01, city life, the historical city centre, the visitors can enjoy the truly magnificent industrial port, the great expanse of the views of the vast urban waterfront areas bay, and the horizon. and the horizon beyond. DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT 11 1 1 2 3 DOKK1 – 4 5 5 6 ARCHITECTURE 7 CROSS-SECTION 1. Area to let Dokk1 is an open and democratic space in 2. Administration the city – a place for everyone. 3. Families and children 4. Citizen’s Services 5. Media area 6. City floor and parking lifts 7. Automatic Car Park 12 DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT LEVEL 0 1. Automatic Car Park 2. Magic Mushrooms 3. Goods-in 4. Lift and escelator 1 5. Light Rail 5 2 4 1 3 DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT 13 LEVEL 01 1. Reading Room 2. Non-fiction 3. Study Rooms 4. Small Hall 5. Large Hall 6. The Living Room 13 7. Café 1 8. Meeting Room 2 9. Teaching Room 10. Citizens’ Services 14 3 11. Main Entrance 12 12. Fiction 13. The Playground 4 14. The Ramp 5 11 10 6 9 8 8 7 A selection of building materials ▶ 14 DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT LEVEL 02 1. The Alley 2. The Gong 3. Eating Areas 4. Nursing Room 5. The Stage 6. The Family Lounge 7. Children’s Lab 8. The Box 9. 0-3 years 13 10. Gaming Street 2 11. Tweens Lab 12. Makerspace 1 13. Administration 3 12 11 4 10 5 8 13 9 7 6 Some of the building’s many angles ▶ DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT 15 LEVEL 03 1. Area to let 2. Staff canteen 1 2 1 The multifaceted roof plate is a distinctive architectural element of Dokk1. The roof plate is clad in expanded metal and contrasts with the building’s large window sections. ▶ 16 DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT DOKK1 AND THE URBAN WATERFRONT 17 PLAYGROUND The Playground is Dokk1’s first-class A round-the-world expedition is marked playground at first-floor level.

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