Shared Grounds
A landscape of intergenerational learning and exchange.
S.R. Habde (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
Antonio Cantero – Mentor (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
G.Y. Warries – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / AE+T)
Sang Lee – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
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Abstract
A safe and vibrant neighborhood thrives when its community members interact, form connections, and feel a sense of belonging within their surroundings. While buildings are often designed with specific functions in mind, they should also actively engage with their urban context, creating diverse contact zones that invite interaction. These spaces can serve as catalysts for learning, leisure, rest, and activity, ultimately enhancing the safety, health, and cohesion of the city.
This thesis explores adaptive reuse strategies for an existing building in the Haraldsgade neighborhood of Copenhagen, reimagining Figaro as a dynamic, intergenerational space that integrates seamlessly with its urban and landscape surroundings. The proposed design introduces a large public park, peripheral cycling and pedestrian paths, and interconnected movement networks to attract and engage a diverse range of users. Through a fluid spatial transition from open public landscapes to semi-private programs, private student housing, and a public library at the top the project encourages vertical exploration and redefines how people interact with buildings.
By viewing vacant buildings not as obsolete remnants, but as opportunities to reconnect with the past and spark community engagement, this project offers valuable insights into how adaptive reuse can foster deeper social connections and a more inclusive urban fabric.