HELSINKI SOUTH HARBOR COMPETITION
FACTS & INFO
Location: Helsinki Harbour, Finland
Year: 2011
Plot Area: 21536.50 m2 / 5.13 FD
Project Summary
The south harbor is in a very rich context with history, culture, and nature. The significance of the surroundings had to be fully understood to meet the urban requirements and add something new while having full respect towards the cultural heritage. The “lifelines” harbor is considered to be a dynamic output via two different approaches. The natural heritage & the cultural heritage it is based on full functionality by all means; starting from business and trade to lifestyle and entertainment. The concept introduces an architectural form, that is not native to the area, but it is very well integrated with it, so as not to affect and enrich.
Concept
Introducing the techno/sustainable south harbor of Helsinki ranked within the top 10 global harbors all over the world
Introducing the New Helsinki South Harbor within two combined approaches;
Green Techno-Cultural Axis, Human Heritage
Sustainable Eco-Natural Axis, Natural Heritage
Introducing five main interrelated parameters, fulfilling Helsinki’s new bi-approach:
The New Harbor Matrix
Energy Parameter [Blue Theme]
Verdure Parameter [Green Theme]
Construction Parameter [Yellow Theme]
Finishing Parameter [Pink Theme]
Communicative Technology Parameter [Orange Theme]
Concluding the Matrix Key Findings.
Strategic targets
Reaching a Duality of the Historical Neo-Classical city of the harbor with a bumming
Green Technological city of modernity.
Renewable Energy Resources and Sustainable grids function efficiently and reliably meeting the developing market demands an expanding emissions trading system promotes the fulfillment of climate targets.
Grids work reliably making possible reasonably priced grid services and access to the market.
A functioning and cost-effective production entity.
Values
Initiating an Internal and External National Security Outlet to the Finnish civilians.
Active influence to enrich the whole harbor area into cultural, entertainment, and services facilities.
International Goal orientated to global Harbor ranking.
Will to co-operate with the whole city of Helsinki by reviving the Old Harbor.