#LANDSCAPING AND URBAN PLANNING PROJECTS
Circular concept city by Kaleidoscope Nordic utilizes land's natural resources in Norway
A SMART CITY THAT LEVERAGES LOCAL NATURAL ENERGY
Architecture office Kaleidoscope Nordic introduces ‘powered by ulsteinvik’, a concept city proposal in Norway that utilizes local natural resources to generate a pleasing environment for people to live and work in. The future-oriented project takes shape as a ‘smart hub’ with urban functions and various multifunctional facilities right next to the sea. The proposal establishes a network of public institutions and private organizations, housing a city hall, a business hub, a public café, and a 24-hour innovation lab at the same time. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the existing infrastructure by combining smart grids, green buildings, shared cultivation spaces, and electric self-driving buses.
A SYSTEM OF ‘CIRCULAR NEIGHBORHOODS’ AND ‘GENERATION GARDENS’
‘Powered by ulsteinvik’ by Kaleidoscope Nordic aims to create a fascinating place of life and work, while leveraging land’s natural energy. The proposal integrates ‘circular neighborhoods’, a new residential typology equipped with circulation systems and shared cultivation facilities that collect rainwater from the roof and use it throughout the apartments. Reclaimed water provides nutrient-rich water for flowers and vegetables planted on balconies as well as in the shared greenhouse — the ‘grow house’. This ‘grow house’ is equipped with a large kitchen where residents can gather, cook and eat together.
‘Generation gardens’ are also included within the city, providing a facility shared by kindergartens, youth clubs, nursing care facilities, and medical offices. There is also an outdoor area with a courtyard where children can play safely, while bringing further vitality to the environment. Kaleidoscope Nordic brings the heart of a car-reliant city to life with only minor improvements, such as creating new gatherings, better sea connections, and improved pedestrian accessibility.
Project info:
Name: powered by ulsteinvik
Architects: Kaleidoscope Nordic
Location: Norway
Illustrations: KVANT-01
