“The Innovation District” will establish Laksevåg’s as a critical node in Bergens urban fabric, creating a autonomous neighbourhood designed as an incubator for future industry, new ways of living & public spaces for the local citizens. “The Fjord Re-imagines Laksevåg as a micro district bringing together start-ups, local artists, tourism and new demographics whilst extending the architectural heritage from Bergens much loved cultural identity and strengthening the city’s relationship to it’s powerful natural environment. The existing industrial buildings are celebrated becoming incorporated as an art gallery, co-working spaces and food markets.
“The Fjord” is a nature oriented sustainable development celebrating the connection from Bergens city centre to Melkeplassen and the surrounding neighbourhoods, by carving a public realm from the flows of the local stream. Connecting directly to this new urban centre is the bridge which sits upon newly establish garden islands, creating new green spaces for citizens to connect with the waterfront in novel ways. By establishing the bridge to this new node, public/private investment is encouraged, with commercial plots benefiting with the increased public flows.