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Klaksvík’s City Centre in The Faroe Islands by Henning Larsen Architects

Monday, June 11th, 2012

Article source: Henning Larsen Architects

Klaksvík’s new city centre will be established where the two inlets meet. The urban development plan incorporates and strengthens the existing qualities of the city. It creates an adventurous and vibrant city centre with a sheltered city square that will provide the framework for cultural activities and numerous other opportunities. The city square forms a natural connection to the sea and will be the heart of the city.

Klaksvík City Center

Architects: Henning Larsen Architects
Project: Klaksvík’s City Centre
Location: Klaksvík, Faroe Islands
Client: Municipality of Klaksvík
Gross floor area: 150,000 m2
Year of design: 2012 – 2012
Type of assignment: 1st prize in open, international competition

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Klaksvík City Center in Klaksvík, Faroe Island by Kubota & Bachmann Architects_LCC

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Article source: Kubota & Bachmann Architects_LCC

The first step towards future Klasvík is a central situated square referring to the former landscape (the beach) in formations of the ancient building material the stone and the new industrial history – the beginning of Klaksvík – the stone pavements for drying fish – «Fiskastykki». The new Klaksvík will meet in a environment describing the essence of Klaksvík with the new layer of today´s life in an urban space for people to meet, engage and live modern life.

SUMMER VIEW

Architects: Kubota & Bachmann Architects_LCC
Project: Klaksvík City Center
Location: Klaksvík, Faroe Island
Client: Klaksvík Town Municipality
Type of Competition: Open International Competition
Program: Appartement, Commerces, Administration office, Tourist information office, Hotel, Library, Sailing sea museum, culture house, bus terminal, versailles orangerie concept glass house, parking and public square
Software used: Rhino, 3DS max and Photoshop