Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Ferry Terminal by C. F. Møller

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

Danish architects C. F. Møller have won a competition to design a new ferry terminal in Stockholm, Sweden.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

The terminal will service Stockholm’s ferry connection to Finland and the Baltics.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

The massing of the new building is inspired by traditional maritime architecture and its exterior will be clad in expanded mesh.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

The new terminal will form part of Norra Djurgårdsstaden, a residential and commercial development in the Stockholm city suburb Hjorthagen.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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The terminal will be raised to the same height as the neighbouring development and linked to it via a bridge.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

The roof of the terminal will be landscaped to become a public green space and embedded with solar cells to generate power for the self-sufficient structure.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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Here’s some more from the architects:


New terminal for Stockholm’s permanent ferry connections to Finland and the Baltics

The new terminal for Stockholm’s permanent ferry connections to Finland and the Baltics will be a landmark for the new urban development Norra Djursgårdsstaden – both architecturally and environmentally.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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The terminal, which will have a facade covered with expanded mesh, recalls the shape of a moving vessel and the architecture – with large cranes and warehouses – that previously characterized the ports.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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At the same time, the terminal has an ambitious sustainable profile, characteristic of the entire development.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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The main idea has been to create natural links between central Stockholm and the new urban area in connection with the terminal, so that city life will naturally flow into the area.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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Therefore the terminal is raised to be at level with the urban zone, so it is easy for both pedestrians and traffic to access.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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At the same time the roof of the terminal building is designed as a varied green landscape with stairs, ramps, niches, and cosy corners, inviting both Stockholmers and passengers for a stroll or relaxing moments, while enjoying the view of the ferries, the archipelago, and the city skyline.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

The aim is that the ferry terminal will be predominantly self-sufficient in energy and thus stand as an environmental model for public construction.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

Therefore the architecture of the terminal will integrate i.e. solar and wind power, for example the terraced landscape on the roof will integrate beds of solar cells along with the planting.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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The plan is to communicate the sustainable efforts to the people in the building by using i.e. centrally placed television screens, helping to raise awareness of the potential of sustainable construction.

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

Ferry Terminal Stockholm by CF Moller

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