Urban Mediaspace Aarhus (pdf)

8 Urban MediaSpace AarhusThe Master PlanThe Junction is the expression whichbest describes the vision of theoverall master plan. With Dokk1 as asignificant centre of rotation, the city’smany directions are conveyed. Thedynamic, hovering shape of the roofplate is inspired by the rotation of thisdirectionless urban space.The connection between city centreand harbour is essential. It is createdby letting the promenade along theriver continue around Dokk1 and intothe waterfront spaces. By the mouthof the river, large steps are created byopen space levels all the way down tothe water, producing a new and vibranturban pulse on this spot.– the Urban Floor – forming a visuallycohesive pavement from urban frontacross the road and light rail tracks andall the way to the waterfront.The new waterfront spaces create anopportunity for new activities and theurban front, the row of buildings alongKystvejen, will have a direct connectionto the water.aAarhus River ValleyUrbanMediaspaceAarhusRisskovBGreen connectionto RisskovAarhus CathedralThe Master PlanUrban MediaspaceAarhusGreen connection to theMarselisborg WoodsA The comprehensive master plan forthe new urban waterfront and Dokk1is based on the city’s scenic location:the terrain that stretches from thelakes in the west along the river to thebay in the east and with the woods tothe north and south.B The master plan with waterfrontspaces and Dokk1 connects theriver and bay.The master plan’s consistent formationof space across the coast road stretchwill be constructed as a vast surfaceMarselisborgWoods