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FAR - Farum 2.0

PROJECT Farum 2.0 CLIENT Fures Kommune COLLABORATERS Grontmij Ting & Wain Boris Brorman size 20.000 m2 LOCATION Farum, DK

How do you create a hedonistic sustainable suburban area?

Substantial scientific evidence proves that unspoiled contact to nature increases happiness and improves quality of life. The typical suburban mix of green areas and built space, landscape and architecture is the built condition today which is testament to this human need. The idea of living in the green city with close contact to forests and lakes is preferred by many. Farum has the potential of offering this We propose to create a new building structure with organically shaped streets connecting to the surrounding context. The streetscape creates a series of new plots, all varying in size and shape. A small central plaza defines a new public epicenter with space for informal social activities. Through a specific selection of trees each street is planned with unique green identities one street, one type of tree. The building facades refer, through the selection of corten steel, to the existing modernistic housing area Farum Midtpoint. The south facing pitched roofs are angled at 38 degrees; the optimal sun angle for photovoltaic panels, green roofs rethought.

ROOF-TOPS ANGLED TOWARDS SUN

CONNECTIONS TO CONTEXT

PLAZAS, COURTYARDS & GARDENS

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FAR - Farum 2.0

PROJECT Farum 2.0 CLIENT Fures Kommune COLLABORATERS Grontmij Ting & Wain Boris Brorman size 20.000 m2 LOCATION Farum, DK

How do you create a hedonistic sustainable suburban area?

Substantial scientific evidence proves that unspoiled contact to nature increases happiness and improves quality of life. The typical suburban mix of green areas and built space, landscape and architecture is the built condition today which is testament to this human need. The idea of living in the green city with close contact to forests and lakes is preferred by many. Farum has the potential of offering this We propose to create a new building structure with organically shaped streets connecting to the surrounding context. The streetscape creates a series of new plots, all varying in size and shape. A small central plaza defines a new public epicenter with space for informal social activities. Through a specific selection of trees each street is planned with unique green identities one street, one type of tree. The building facades refer, through the selection of corten steel, to the existing modernistic housing area Farum Midtpoint. The south facing pitched roofs are angled at 38 degrees; the optimal sun angle for photovoltaic panels, green roofs rethought.