Krøgenes Peninsula

Team Point of View

Our vision is to tear down the asphalt and restore the natural habitat in and around Krøgenes for people and nature to thrive together.
We propose to re-establish the old lake, creating a lush lake meadow as an entry point to Krøgenes. The recreation of the lake together with the existing shoreline will define Krøgenes in a new way, as a peninsula. A peninsula where nature and inhabitants coexist with beautiful vistas of coastline and landscape. The existing plateaus are reused to create new dwellings while the different elevations create diverse neighbourhoods which are all interconnected via the new Green Loop. The neighbourhoods are given gathering points to create a strong sense of belonging to a strong local community. Our approach is holistic, defined by 8 strategies to transform Krøgenes to a green-blue Peninsula where inhabitants and nature thrive.

Jury Point of View

The project offers a comprehensive plan which does not just propose a more feasible step by step process, well developed architecture and detailed social infrastructure, but also takes the call for regenerative and climate resilient solutions seriously. One of the key features of Krøgenes Peninsula’s vision is re-establishing the old lake. This redefines Krøgenes as a peninsula, which lays a striking new basis for the urban structure. The project proposes eight strategic tools from a blue-green perspective, taking nature, buildings, the community, and mobility into account. The proposed housing exhibits numerous qualities, striking a good balance between the built and the natural landscape.