AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Life On Land
KEYWORDS
public space, play, Urban
COUNTRY
Denmark
DESIGNED BY
COBE Team: Dan Stubbergaard, Caroline Nagel, Morten Emil Engel, Therese Wallstrøm, Jens Wagner, Tobias Mürsch, Christian Sander
Collaborators: Sweco Architect, Niras, Professor Morten Stræde
WEBSITE
http://www.cobe.dk/project/israel_s-square
Israels Square Copenhagen
Israels Square is a large public square in central Copenhagen, Denmark
The new Israel's Square consists of a folded surface floating above the ground - like a flying carpet. The square, or surface, hovers between two worlds: the city and the neighboring Ørsted Park. The park wanders into the square as a series of cut-outs on this surface, and folds are placed towards east and west to create sitting areas. Different features and facilities are created on the surface, inviting visitors to stay. For example, niches with bench formations under the tree crowns, a lowered green playground area close to N. Zahle's School, areas for ball games and play and a trickling waterfall.