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Ecobay is a masterplan for a sustainable urban area located in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The project area is | |||
481,000 m² site area and 318,000 m² floor area. The site consists of raised sea-bed and landfill. Not far from there is Natura 2000 nature reserve on the Paljassaare Peninsula on the Baltic Sea. | |||
In year 2008, Schmidt Sammer Lassen Lrchitects won a 1st prize in invited competition. The masterplan will be realised in 15–20 years’ time. | |||
The masterplan will provide a range of different building typologies, creating a new district with housing, local shops, nursery schools, primary and secondary schools, commercial development and green recreation areas. | |||
=== Cultural/social/political context=== | === Cultural/social/political context=== | ||
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| Name | ECOBAY: New Sustainable City for Estonia | |
| Location | Tallin | |
| Country | Estonia | |
| Office | Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, Landscape architects: Møller & Grønborg | |
| Client | Ecobay OÜ | |
| Completion | Not mentioned. Project submitted for outline planning approval | |
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Core Question 1: In how far does this project reveal your concept of future landscapes?
Cities are groving more rapidly, people are producing more waste, nature suffers. That is why architects, landscape architects, developers, engineers, scientists have to think about future benefits not only for people but also for nature. Future landscape is is sustainable, energy saving, comfortable, nature friendly and "green" in all aspects.
Landscape and/or urban context
- Biogeography, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics
Ecobay is a masterplan for a sustainable urban area located in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The project area is 481,000 m² site area and 318,000 m² floor area. The site consists of raised sea-bed and landfill. Not far from there is Natura 2000 nature reserve on the Paljassaare Peninsula on the Baltic Sea. In year 2008, Schmidt Sammer Lassen Lrchitects won a 1st prize in invited competition. The masterplan will be realised in 15–20 years’ time. The masterplan will provide a range of different building typologies, creating a new district with housing, local shops, nursery schools, primary and secondary schools, commercial development and green recreation areas.
Cultural/social/political context
- Brief explanation of culture, political economy, legal framework
Illustration: Bullet points, image, background notes
Spatial analysis of area/project/plan
- What are the main structural features?
- How has it been shaped? Were there any critical decisions?
Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes
Analysis of program/function
- What are the main functional characteristics?
- How have they been expressed or incorporated?
Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes
Analysis of design/planning process
- How was the area/project/plan formulated and implemented?
- Were there any important consultations/collaborations?
Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes
Analysis of use/users
- How is the area/project/plan used and by whom?
- Is the use changing? Are there any issues?
Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes
Core Question 2: What is the role of landscape architecture in this project?
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References
http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/07/17/schmidt-hammer-lass-architects-ecobay/
http://shl.dk/eng/#/home/urbanisme/ecobay-masterplan
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