BIG has unveiled plans for Bassin 7 (BSN7), a new civic-minded, mixed-use neighborhood in Denmark’s second largest city. The phased development will “breathe life into the harbor front,” placing importance on the public realm by organizing the site’s seven residential buildings with a series of recreational and cultural activities, including a beach zone, swimming pools, theater and cafe, along a public promenade.
Each of the seven buildings will be unique, ranging from low- to high-rise structures, and will include a private courtyard for residents. Pockets of new public spaces will intertwine the structures throughout the plot as they meander towards the waterfront promenade, which will connect residents to an existing boat harbor, nearby town square (Nikoline Kochs Plads) and the city center.
“By designing the public space as the first step, the masterplan carefully mixes public programs with private residences, creating a new dynamic urban area where public and private realms converge,” stated BIG.
Architects
Location
Store Torv 3, 8000 Aarhus C, DenmarkPartners in Charge
Bjarke Ingels, Finn Nørkjær, Andreas Klok PedersenProject Leader
Søren MartinussenTeam
Agne Rapkeviciute, Alberte Danvig, Ariel Norback Wallner, Jesefa Templo, Katerina Joannides, Nicolas Millot, Raphael Ciriani, Ryohei Koike, Spencer Hayden, Teodor Javanaud Emdén, Tore BankeClient
Aarhus Kommune, Anpartsselskabet Kilden & MortensenCollaborators
GEHL Architects, Anpartsselskabet Kilden & Mortensen, CASA, MOEArea
100000.0 sqmProject Year
2017Photographs
Courtesy of BIGLocation
Store Torv 3, 8000 Aarhus C, DenmarkProject Year
2017Photographs
Courtesy of BIGArea
100000.0 m2
