A Rich History
The former stadium area in Helsingør is far from just an abandoned football pitch to be developed. It is a place with a rich history that is expressed both in material traces on the site and in the surroundings, and in the consciousness of the citizens in the local area. With the proposal "New life in Sommariva", we have based our proposal on both the cultural-historical and landscape context to find the shape of a settlement as a breeding ground for new narratives.
A Rich History
The former stadium area in Helsingør is far from just an abandoned football pitch to be developed. It is a place with a rich history that is expressed both in material traces on the site and in the surroundings, and in the consciousness of the citizens in the local area. With the proposal "New life in Sommariva", we have based our proposal on both the cultural-historical and landscape context to find the shape of a settlement as a breeding ground for new narratives.
Wooden Clusters
Comprising eight clusters of wooden residences, the project encompasses 200-250 homes. Each cluster offers residents a picturesque view, allowing them to appreciate both the intimate courtyard within the cluster and the more expansive public park space. In revitalizing Sommariva, the new residents not only infuse new life but also have the opportunity to relish the park’s elegance, much like the esteemed former inhabitants of Villa Sommariva.
Wooden Clusters
Comprising eight clusters of wooden residences, the project encompasses 200-250 homes. Each cluster offers residents a picturesque view, allowing them to appreciate both the intimate courtyard within the cluster and the more expansive public park space. In revitalizing Sommariva, the new residents not only infuse new life but also have the opportunity to relish the park’s elegance, much like the esteemed former inhabitants of Villa Sommariva.
The Wooden Pavilion
The area’s defunct dance pavilion is resurrected in a new framework. This time as an open communal house for the residents in the immediate area and for visitors from the rest of Elsinore. Inspired by the chanterelles of the forest, the pavilion gives a 360° overview of the life of the park and makes visitors become one with nature while drinking coffee or simply enjoying the view. In the evening, the pavilion lights up like a lantern and communicates life in the pavilion to the park. From above, the floating roof becomes a water mirror, which after rain mirrors the treetops of the coastal slope.
The Wooden Pavilion
The area’s defunct dance pavilion is resurrected in a new framework. This time as an open communal house for the residents in the immediate area and for visitors from the rest of Elsinore. Inspired by the chanterelles of the forest, the pavilion gives a 360° overview of the life of the park and makes visitors become one with nature while drinking coffee or simply enjoying the view. In the evening, the pavilion lights up like a lantern and communicates life in the pavilion to the park. From above, the floating roof becomes a water mirror, which after rain mirrors the treetops of the coastal slope.
