Future Copenhagen - Superkilen Park by Bjarke Ingles

Summary

The video highlights an initiative in Copenhagen to transform a crime-prone area into a vibrant public space. Architects Nana Gilt O Mula and artist Rasmus Nielsen designed a diverse park representing over 60 nationalities, turning diversity into a resource. The park includes unique elements like a playground from India, a slide from Chernobyl, and a Moroccan fountain. It is divided into three zones: the Red Square for skaters, the Black Square for local gatherings, and the Green Park for sports. The project fosters community interaction, creating a safe, inclusive environment where people feel at home.

Takeaways

• 🌆 Copenhagen's neighborhood faced high crime rates and felt unsafe to its residents.
• 🏞️ The city hall decided to create a large public park to improve safety and community well-being.
• 👷 Architect Nana Gilt O Mula and artist Rasmus Nielsen led the park project.
• 🌍 The neighborhood was highly diverse, with residents from around 60 different nations.
• 🤝 The diversity was seen as a resource, with elements from various countries incorporated into the park.
• 🎠 Playground elements like the Indian playground and Chernobyl elephant slide symbolize this cultural inclusion.
• 🛋️ Red benches from Switzerland and a Moroccan fountain became gathering points for families and community members.
• 🛹 The park is divided into three areas: the Red Square for skaters, the Black Square for socializing, and the Green Park for sports.
• 🏃‍♂️ The different zones encourage a variety of activities, promoting interaction among diverse groups.
• 🌟 The park aims to create an inclusive public space where people from different backgrounds feel at home.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the park project in Copenhagen?

The main purpose of the park project is to make the neighborhood safer by creating a public space where people from diverse backgrounds can come together.

Who were the main individuals responsible for designing the park?

Architect Nana Gilt O Mula and artist Rasmus Nielsen were responsible for designing the park.

How many different nationalities are living in the neighborhood where the park is located?

The neighborhood has around 60 different nationalities living in it.

How did the project team view the diversity in the neighborhood?

The project team viewed the diversity in the neighborhood as a resource rather than a problem, incorporating elements from many different countries into the park's design.

Can you provide examples of some of the objects from different countries featured in the park?

Examples include a playground from India, an elephant slide from Chernobyl, red benches from Switzerland, and a Moroccan fountain.

What are the three different sections of the park, and what activities are they designed for?

The park is divided into three sections: the Red Square for skaters, the Black Square for locals and children to hang out, and the Green Park for exercise and larger sports activities.

What was one of the main objectives of the park's design?

One of the main objectives was to create a public space where people from diverse backgrounds could feel at home and interact.

What approach did the park designers take towards community input and engagement?

The designers aimed to say 'yes' to ideas and dreams from the community, materializing them into physical elements in the park.

How does the design of the park encourage people to meet and interact?

The park offers various activities, such as sports, skating, and places to relax, which bring people together and encourage interaction.

What has been one of the positive outcomes observed since the park's creation?

One of the positive outcomes is seeing people from different backgrounds meet and connect through the park’s activities and spaces.