The proposal suggests creating habitats, opening the deck for light, and adding wave attenuators. A wooden structure with an eco-concrete skin would provide habitat, reduce boat impact, absorb waves, and let sunlight reach the underwater ecosystems.
section of performative ecology
seasonal plan
At Kalvebod Brygge, where annual human activity is lower and boat movement is prohibited, the design seeks to create a quieter habitat for marine species, while in the fall and winter seasons it offers opportunities for mussel picking.
In contrast, Islands Brygge in summertime is buzzing with life, both in the water and on the wooden deck. Our design, attached to the deck, embraces this human activity while simultaneously introducing more marine life, creating moments of multispecies entanglement.
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On a quiet Saturday morning in late November, a kayaker gathers mussels along the quay, while pedestrians stops to explore the design emerging through the water surface. They touch, pause, and peer into crevices where water and small creatures live.
August 5th 15:00
On one of the hottest days in summer, people gather on the deck at Islands Brygge to enjoy the sun. An overcrowded harbor bus filled with tourists passes by along the shimmering waterfront. A boy is jumping on the trampoline while peering down on the marine live that grow on submerged structures.
Kalvebod Brygge, November 27th 9:00
Islands Brygge, August 5th 15:00