1:1 Landskab has designed a new and large park in Copenhagen based on Grønttorvet’s special history and identity.

Grønttorvsparken

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A green park for people of all ages

For more than half a century, Grønttorvet was a market square where people bought and sold fruit, vegetables and flowers. Today, the site is being transformed into a modern urban district centred around a large green park the size of 3-4 football pitches. 1:1 Landskab has designed a lush and green park filled with sensory impressions for the locals to enjoy, preserving constructions from the old halls and repurposing them to define new spaces.

An edible park

The park is built up around three elements: the orchard, lawn and promenade. The orchard contains a wealth of fruit trees that locals and visitors can pluck fresh fruits from, including apples, pears and plums. The orchard is located right by the area’s daycare centre, meaning the children only have to walk a few steps to pluck an apple for themselves.

Lawn and promenade

The lawn offers lots of space for having fun in the open, where children can play tag and ball games while their parents enjoy a picnic. At the centre of the lawn, a large reflecting pool provides experiences and sensory impressions that add something a little extraordinary to an ordinary day. The orchard and lawn are linked by the promenade, which serves as an urban corridor connecting the park with the surrounding properties and urban spaces. Adjacent to the promenade is also Orangeriet, the local café and communal dining area. Orangeriet also makes for a great spot for locals to sip on a cup of coffee while enjoying the view of the green landscape.

1:1 landscape has been very quick to understand our thoughts and ideas for Grønttorvet. Their main approach with the orchard, lawn and promenade has held up throughout and adds a lot of value to the area. it has become what we dreamed of

Hans Bo Hyldig, CEO FB Gruppen

A park that is for everyone in the old-fashioned way, precisely because it is not crammed full of wild “activity areas”, but really just provides a varied, opportunity-filled area for free use

Architecture critic Holger Dahl, Berlingske Newspaper, august 12th 2023

More than 250 trees have been planted in the orchard.
The brick paving here is of high quality. The material communicates with the city's buildings, so to speak, bringing them across the street and into the park, and most importantly, they are laid in sections that introduce a human scale to the otherwise very long stretch. It is both well-conceived and well-executed."

Architecture critic Karsten Ifversen, Politiken Newspaper 29th July 2023

We have designed a green break where residents of all ages can enjoy nature, cultivate local communities and enrich their days with sensual experiences.

Trine Trydeman, partner 1:1 Landskab

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