Saving from the Highway
Where: Copenhagen (DK)
When: 2024
What: Social Housing
Who: We Architecture
When: 2024
What: Social Housing
Who: We Architecture
The villas on Viemosevej, constructed in the 1950s, encompass 91 m² and include four rooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. This area, renowned for its distinctive and high-quality architecture, is currently in need of substantial renovation. It is bordered by the Harrestrup River to the north and Motorway 3 to the east, the latter contributing to noise pollution. The locality falls under local plan I48 and is designated as an open, low-density residential area. To the east of the motorway, higher-density apartment buildings act as noise barriers, shielding the villa area behind them.
This study investigates six scenarios and two mixed scenarios for renovation and densification. Some scenarios advocate for densification through the addition of villas and townhouses, while others propose increasing density along the motorway to serve as a noise buffer. These scenarios are considered both within and outside the framework of the local plan.
