On Civic Grounds

Name
Daniel Rea Kragskov
Education degree
Kandidat
Institute
Architecture, Urbanism and Landscape
Program
Urbanism & Societal Change
Year
2021
Awards
Duravit

The project proposes a method to consider social capital as a bearing parameter for urban development by mobilizing civil society actors in the creation of hybrid public spaces. Through the transformation of an asphalt plant into such a space, this prototype acts as a cornerstone in the sustainable development of Mileparken in Herlev.

Mapping of the social bonding and bridging spaces of Herlev.
Landscape of Association
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The different civil society actors, can inhabit the structure by putting up platforms with varying degrees of conditioning underneath the wide spans of the heavy asphalt plant structures. This allows for constant change and flexibility according to the needs of the civil society. Some common functions allow for graduated uses of the space.
A Prototype Hybrid Public Space
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The covered platforms and walkways and the outdoor booths make up the spaces of opportunity for the civil society actors.
The Civic Spaces
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Strategic principles for the development of Mileparken from social capital principles.
Urban Strategy
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Guiding principles for the transformation of the Asphalt Plant.
Architectural Principles
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An Open Invitation

The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s)
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Duravit

I juryens motivering stod: "Taking the challenges of the periphery of Copenhagen as an exemplar, the project imagines an alternative way to develop suburban areas that puts social capital at the core. The transformation of an asphalt plant into civic space explores how existing industrial infrastructures might be opportunistically converted rather than demolished. Drawing on existing civic networks, the transformation creates a public space and catalyst for new relationships to develop. Through evocative imagery and deft spatial crafting, this prototype imagines a captivating alternative future for suburbia."  


CV
Education & Relevant Courses
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Master, The Royal Danish Academy, Urbanism & Societal Change

Strategic Planning, Hybrid Architecture, Sociology, Geography

Bachelor exchange, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH), Arhitecture of Territory

Regional Planning, Research, Communication, History
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Bachelor, The Royal Danish Academy, Institut for Bygningskunst, By & Landskab

Organization of space, landscapes and cities.

Folk High School, Silkeborg Højskole

Music & Outdoor
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Instructor, Frivilligt Drenge- og Pige Forbund (FDF)

Self-development, Play, Music, Non-formal education & Outdoor activities for kids and young people.
Professional Work Experience
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Tegnestuen Vandkunsten, Student Assistant

Master Planning, Municipal Planning, Competitions
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Knud Aarup Kappel, Student Assistant

Master Planning, Municipal Planning, Competitions
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Tegnestuen Vandkunsten, Arkitekt BA

Competitions, Almen Housing, Co-living, Master Planning, Landscape
Language skills
English
German