Aabenraa City Centre

Aabenraa City Centre
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AABENRAA CITY CENTRE

ADEPT, Topotek 1

ARCHITECTS
ADEPT, Topotek 1

LOCATION
Aabenraa, Denmark

CATEGORY
Public Space

ARCHITECTURE AND PROJECT LEAD
Adept

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Topotek 1

MANUFACTURERS
Steffen Sten

AREA
17758 m²

YEAR
2018

PHOTOGRAPHS
Hanns Joosten

Text description provided by architect.

Competing usage patterns had resulted in a counterintuitive spatial structure in the Danish small town of Aabenraa.

Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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In the course of the comprehensive redesign, Topotek 1 together with ADEPT developed a vibrant new topology in which the diverse dimensions of contemporary urban life can interact in a dynamic way, respecting the heterogeneous character of public space and activity.

Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Referencing the existing materials and colour palette, each central public plaza of Aabenraa was redesigned on a single ground plane and characterised with a clear geometric and modern design. 

Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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This creates a shared space for cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. The main plaza now offers several oversized umbrellas and flexible furniture, making it usable for any kind of event.

Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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A circular wooden bench that was specially designed for this space invites visitors to linger and rest.

Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Overall, the concept for the redesign of Aabenraa Midtby encompasses a consequent yet unconventional approach towards current site conditions, especially regarding the used materials and elements that establish a legible and accessible topology.


Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
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Aabenraa City Centre
© Hanns Joosten
Aabenraa City Centre
© Hanns Joosten
Aabenraa City Centre
© Hanns Joosten


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