Existing plan of the area (above) and a draft proposal for a new public landscape (below). Click to enlarge!
The proposal includes five new public boathouses that can be rented out or used for events, as part of the Folkets Hus.A new route leads the ambler from the church, through the cemetery, over the granite rock (stopping briefly at two benches to take in the framed views, or at the lookout on the top), through the walled garden of the Folkets Hus, down a granite staircase and out to a floating platform, to be used as a stage, sunbathing platform, seating area or dock for larger boats. During cold winters, this route can continue over the ice to the island of Kråkholmen, where a lookout marks the highest point.
New workshops replace the old herring factory and keep with the industrial character of the dock, potentially being used by the coastguard, fishermen, postal service and other marine industries. A mediating open space can be shared by tourists and locals, workers and visitors - the presence of the marine industries guarantees life and movement year-round.
The old sewage treatment plant can become inhabited by the local fishermen and house showers and a sauna, to be shared with sailing tourists in the summer.
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteHow big is the "hole" created by the removal of the sewage plant?. Could it house a full bloodied spa, i.e. not only showers and saunas, but a complete offer of swimming pool, jacuzzis etc?
ReplyDeleteIt could present a nice complement to all the water activities proposed for the new waterfront, as well as a bonus for the hotel activities, to be eventually included in their convention programs etc. I suppose the municipality would also be sympathetic to such a project, to recoup part of the expensive removal of the sewage plant.