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A recreational oasis in a densely populated area
A very high plot ratio (number of buildings) on Aarhus Ø and by Basin 7 leaves a rather limited area
for recreational activities, apart from the projected bathing area and tower commanding a wide
view.
How can this area best be utilized for a recreational space that can be used throughout the year,
when it is impossible to get an area the size of e.g. football courts?
2. Temporary activities
Two examples of temporary initiatives to create an attractive milieu for young people on Aarhus Ø
are the ‘Beach Bar’, which is very popular during the summer, and the Dome of Visions, which has
been used for, amongst other things, a music venue. However, the Beach Bar is closed during the
winter, and Dome of Visions was just on loan for a while.
How can we create new, temporary spaces for similar social activities and events, which are
attractive and create life and social communities for young people throughout the year, even in
our cold ‘Land of the Vikings’
3. Create a Campus
The four student dormitories on Aarhus Ø are separated by a very narrow space, which is typically
completely deserted and rather functions as a ‘wind tunnel’ than the cozy, social campus area and
natural meeting place for young students that the builders originally had imagined.
How can we create a milieu between the four buildings that actually is an attractive setting for a
real campus life, not only inside, but also outside - between the buildings?
4. A digital ’village hall’
As a social space the new building development on Aarhus Ø has not yet established its own
traditions, so it needs to create – and strengthen – an inner socializing force , a kind of ‘village hall’.
Similarly, the area would also benefit from being marketed to the outside world; narrated as a good
story. But social relations and good stories do not only flourish physically, they can also thrive in
virtual spaces, so:
How can we employ digital media and virtual spaces to…
a) Create and strengthen an inner socializing force on Aarhus Ø - e.g. virtual events,
amusement parks or the like?
b) Narrate a good story about the area, which markets it to the outside world?
This means: How can we create a ’digital village hall’ for the area – internally (a) as well as
externally (b)?
Illustrations:
Densely populated area
with a high plot ratio
Includes a projected tower
and a bath in Basin 7
Student dormitories
surrounding a narrow space
Prepare a product for the jury to evaluate:
In your group you need to pick one way of presenting your final product to the jury, either:
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A PowerPoint presentation (no more than 8 slides)
A film – maximum duration = 4 minutes (format: mpg or avi)
A Pdf – maximum 4 pages
It is very important that your product includes:
1. The problem your group has identified
2. Your solution to this problem
3. Argumentation as to why your solution is realistic and attainable