E14 Winning Teams Portraits/Interviews

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Halmstad (SE) – Winner

Team Representatives: Théau Langlois (FR) – architect 
Maja Dylin (SE) – architect 
Humda Malik (UK) – architect 

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Maja Dylin, Humda Malik, Théau Langlois

"For us, the core question was how to overcome barriers, both physical and social that hinder the great potentials of the city.The proposals primary development strategy is to increase mobility and create places for people to meet. Using the site’s proximity to the city, the cultural trail and Halmstad university gives the site great potential to become a hub for movement, activity and life. Densification of the area with housing and programme specific structures and designed public spaces will increase activity and attractiveness to the district. The strategy aims to create physical and social connections that stitch both sides of the city. By bridging barriers and giving easy access to all parts of the city, the proposal looks to provide a sustainable development plan that will encourage and facilitate further growth of the city with high levels of social integration."