Altona Infill

 In spite of Altona’s central location, these sites feel disconnected from the context due to a lack of character and purpose. To transform our site from a space to pass by to a place to visit, we have elaborated the existing urban context.

The North site responds to Juridicum and the need for more student space. In turn, we have proposed a café with a large terrace, and student accommodation occupying the levels above. The Café functions as an extension for both the workspace inside of Juridicum as well as the social area outside of the building. Furthermore, this brightens and opens up the corner of an otherwise dark and tight space on the pavement.

The South site responds to the character of the small shops along Stora Gråbrödersgatan with a proposal of retail space on the street level and apartments above. The apartments accommodate a wide variety of household formations by offering a range in the size of the dwellings. At the rear, we have designated a private space for the residents to occupy in a sunken courtyard. This is connected to a series of passages that facilitate circulation throughout the site.