Future Copenhagen - Superkilen Park by Bjarke Ingles

Summary

Superkilen Park in Copenhagen, designed by architect Nana Gilt O Mula and artist Rasmus Nielsen, was developed to transform a high-crime area into a vibrant public space celebrating cultural diversity. The park features elements from the 60 different nationalities residing in the neighborhood, such as India's playground and a Moroccan fountain. It consists of the Red Square for skaters, a Black Square for local interactions, and a Green Park for sports activities, promoting inclusivity and unity among residents.

Highlights

• Superkilen Park is designed to boost safety and celebrate cultural diversity in Copenhagen's high-crime area 🎉.
• The park includes global elements like India's playground and a Moroccan fountain 🕌.
• It's divided into three areas for skating, local gatherings, and sports exercises 🚴‍♂️.
• Aimed at making everyone feel at home, the park encourages community bonding and inclusivity 🌈.

Key Takeaways

• Superkilen Park in Copenhagen revitalizes a high-crime area with vibrant, multicultural public space 🌍.
• The design incorporates elements from 60 different nationalities, promoting cultural inclusivity 🎨.
• Divided into Red Square, Black Square, and Green Park, each area fosters unique activities 🛹.
• The park is not just about safety but creating a shared community space where diverse backgrounds meet 👫.

Overview

Superkilen Park, a fascinating blend of culture and architecture, is transforming a previously high-crime area in Copenhagen into a lively hub of community spirit. The initiative, led by architect Nana Gilt O Mula and artist Rasmus Nielsen, reimagines urban space by weaving elements from the neighborhood's 60 diverse nationalities into the design. From a playful Indian playground to a serene Moroccan fountain, each corner of the park tells a unique, international story, celebrating the rich tapestry of its community.

The park is thoughtfully divided into three distinct areas: the Red Square, vibrant and buzzing with skaters and dynamic activities; the Black Square, a classic urban space for community interaction and children's play; and the Green Park, which invites residents to engage in sports and exercise. This strategic layout not only caters to various interests and generations but also subtly encourages physical activity and social engagement, knitting together a stronger neighborhood fabric.

More than just a public space, Superkilen Park serves as a beacon of inclusivity, embracing the area's ethnic diversity by reflecting its myriad cultures. The park's creation symbolizes a shift towards unity and acceptance, inviting residents to participate in a shared experience. By celebrating differences and fostering connections, Superkilen transforms an area once known for its challenges into a vibrant symbol of community cohesion.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 00:30: Introduction and Overview The chapter titled 'Introduction and Overview' begins with ambient music and applause, setting a tone of exploration or presentation. It introduces a specific area in Copenhagen known for having the highest crime rate in the city. The focus may be on understanding or analyzing crime statistics and their implications on the local community. While the excerpt is brief, it suggests a foundation for a deeper discussion on socio-economic factors contributing to crime, strategies for crime prevention, or related urban issues.
• 00:30 - 01:00: Project Motivation and Conception The chapter 'Project Motivation and Conception' explores the initial steps taken to make a neighborhood safer in Copenhagen by creating a public park. The city hall appointed architect Nana Gilt O Mula and artist Rasmus Nielsen to lead the project. During their initial walkthrough, they noticed a significant diversity among the residents, highlighting the community's broad spectrum of inhabitants, which influenced the direction and design of the park.
• 01:00 - 01:30: Cultural Diversity in Design The chapter explores the concept of cultural diversity in design, emphasizing the transformation of diversity from being perceived as a problem to being seen as a valuable resource. It highlights a park that incorporates elements from various countries, reflecting the cultural backgrounds of the people in the community. Notable examples include a playground from India, an elephant slide from Chernobyl, and red benches, showcasing a blend of global influences through objects and stories.
• 01:30 - 02:00: Park Features and Facilities This chapter discusses the unique features and facilities of a particular park. It highlights how the park incorporates elements from different cultures, like a Moroccan fountain, which serves as a social meeting point for parents while children play. The park's design allows dreams to materialize into tangible experiences, showcasing creativity in its use of space. The park is divided into three distinct areas, each serving different purposes, with one area called the 'Red Square' primarily catering to skaters.
• 02:00 - 02:30: Community Impact and Usage The chapter titled 'Community Impact and Usage' describes different areas in a community and their uses. It contrasts a 'black square', which is a traditional gathering spot where locals socialize and children play, with a 'green park' designed for exercise and larger sports activities. The transcript emphasizes how these varied activities bring people together, highlighting the positive communal impact.
• 02:30 - 03:00: Conclusion The chapter focuses on the creation of a public space that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, making them feel at home. Mattias emphasizes the importance of an inclusive environment where ideas and initiatives are welcomed rather than dismissed. The chapter encapsulates the theme of openness and acceptance as a core principle.

Future Copenhagen - Superkilen Park by Bjarke Ingles Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 [Music] [Applause] [Music] this area is one of the areas in Copenhagen with the highest crime rate or maybe even inside their mind it fell
• 00:30 - 01:00 very unsecure [Music] to make the narrow neighborhood safer the city hall of copenhagen decided to create a big public park architect nana gilt o mula and artist Rasmus Nielsen were in charge of the project you know where first walked through the area we could see that there was a big diversity in the people living in the neighborhood we found that it was around sixty
• 01:00 - 01:30 different nations living in the area and rather seeing that diversity is a problem we wanted to see it as a resource so basically that in the park that would be elements from as many countries of the people that are yet through objects and stories the golden one is a playground from India and the elephant slide is from Chernobyl and the red benches over there
• 01:30 - 02:00 kind of a double pinch from Switzerland and also one of our favorites is the the Moroccan fountain where parents I've been sittin meet and talk while the kids are playing the ideas of the park was to make use of dreams that could kind of materialize into things we divided the area in like three parts there are three areas they are very different the Red Square is mainly for skaters there's a
• 02:00 - 02:30 black square is more classical Square where the locals are hanging out and kids are playing and then the green pack is more for exercise and more bigger sports activities it's pretty easy to see today that all these different activities they make people need me that's one of the the greatest thing to see the tea break
• 02:30 - 03:00 we wanted to create public space where people from a very diverse set of backgrounds would sort of feel at home mattias is more it's very much about not saying no to things in yes [Music]
• 03:00 - 03:30 you