Not only in Hamburg, Buenos Aires and Amsterdam but also in many parts of Denmark, old, industrial ports are being redeveloped.
Since 2003 Holbaek’s port has been part of a restructuring project which will establish new commercial and residential buildings as well as leisure facilities on an area of 50,000 square metres. The architects won the competition to design a new building complex for the Danish gymnastics- and sports-federation DGI. The building will include a multifunctional sports hall, as well as a water culture centre, smaller activity rooms for local sports clubs, a health and fitness centre and a sports kindergarten. To complete the range of leisure facilities, a new cinema, hotels, cafés and restaurants will also be developed.
The winning proposal of SHL features a sculptural roof with adjoining gables stretching out towards the water, combining all facilities under one roof. “With our proposal, we wanted to create a concentrated urban atmosphere.“ the architects state. „The buildings are tightly arranged in blocks with narrow alleyways between them. The blocks are clustered around the harbour square – a shared civic space with small shops and offices, cafés and restaurants located around the old shipyard. This is a reinterpretation of an old town with narrow alleyways, which opens up to create a meeting point – a place for passing time.”
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