ENGHAVE BRYGGE: FIT FOR A KING

Since 2007, we have had the honor of preparing the master plan, local plan, and getting the area ready for development. Soon, we will also welcome the new neighborhood street, Nelson Mandela's Allé.

A Destination in Itself

As a central element in Sydhavnen's transformation, Enghave Brygge Metro is not just a transportation hub but also a destination in itself. With a design that combines industrial materials such as black steel and concrete with green elements and prism windows, Enghave Brygge Metro Square is created to be more than just a place you pass through.

"Our ambition is for the metro square not just to function as a transit space, but as Sydhavnen's new anchor, around which a new district will soon grow. We wanted to create a place where people want to get off to experience. When the residences are completed, the Metro Square should function as a natural meeting place where neighbors informally gather," says Line Stybe Vestergaard, partner and head of landscape at Juul Frost Architects and project manager for Enghave Brygge.

A Long-Term Collaboration

The process began back in 2007, when By & Havn and Juul Frost Architects started the collaboration on developing the master plan for Enghave Brygge. Later, Juul Frost won the bid for the establishment of a new metro station, and Metroselskabet became a key player in the fast-paced collaboration, where they have really gotten to know each other.

"Enghave Brygge Metro Square and the work in Sydhavnen are symbols of Copenhagen's ability to transform and renew itself while maintaining respect for its history. This transformation and ability to renew ourselves had to be integrated into our work. Things develop over 17 years, and naturally, new trends, materials, and ways of using the city emerge, which we had to integrate and adjust along the way. This includes an increased focus on biodiversity, which has made us wiser and more sustainable in our approach."

The effective collaboration is due to consistent personnel on the project, who know every square meter of the space.

"We know each other and from the start have not been afraid to think big and toss ideas back and forth. Many of us have been involved in the process from the very beginning and know most of the people on site. This has created a special attachment to the place."

A Clear Story in the Design

The unique character of the place has been the starting point for material choices and planting, which convey the port and industrial history – and the national industrial heritage of the H.C. Ørsted Power Plant. The choice of materials, such as black steel with a rusty appearance and large concrete slabs, reflects the area's industrial heritage and creates a robust yet inviting atmosphere.

"We stand on the shoulders of the area's industrial history in both landscape and urban space design. We have chosen materials that carry forward the industrial base atmosphere. The Metro Square will have a clear identity, where concrete is broken up by industrial nature with a wild character," says Line Stybe Vestergaard.

This project is proof that with the right collaborations and a visionary approach, urban spaces can be created that are not only functional but also inspiring and inviting. We look forward to seeing how Enghave Brygge will serve as a central hub, connecting people, past, and future in the most beautiful way.