Cylindrical, transparent bike parking facility at Harburg transport hub in Hamburg

Urban Development & Mobility

Competition proposal for new bicycle parking facility in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany

Gottlieb Paludan Architects developed a competition proposal for a new bicycle parking garage in Harburg in the German state of Hamburg. The parking garage had to fit into a tight space at a local traffic junction and at the same time appear as a transparent and inviting facility for cyclists.

The competition includes the design of a 2,000 m2 bicycle parking garage with space for a total of 1,200 bicycles - 600 bicycles in the first realization phase and another 600 in the second phase. The parking garage will be partially underground near a traffic hub and connected to the Hamburg underground. In addition to parking spaces, the new building will also house other bicycle-related facilities, such as a car wash, workshop, bike shop and office with associated living, toilet and shower facilities.

Client
P + R-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH
Status
Competition
Size
2000 m2
Year
2020
Areas of Expertise
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Gottlieb Paludan Architects

Cylindrical parking garage with focus on light, safety and sustainability

Gottlieb Paludan Architects' solution is based on the area and the narrow contours of the site. The parking garage is constructed in a combination of steel and wood and is designed as a cylindrical building with an open atrium in the middle that provides access to all floors. The open and cornerless construction creates an overview of the building and contributes to greater safety for users. The building is designed with modular, interchangeable fixtures and fittings, allowing the number of parking spaces to be gradually increased to 1,200. The building's transparent facade and the slope of the site allow natural light to be transported all the way down to the underlying floors below ground via the atrium, reducing the need for artificial light. Plants will grow from the lower floors up through the atrium, creating a vibrant atmosphere that enhances the user experience in the parking garage. The competition was organized by P+R-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH, which received a total of 15 competition proposals. Three proposals made it to the second round, where we were awarded 2nd prize.
Constructed in a combination of steel and wood, the parking garage is designed as a cylindrical building with an open atrium in the middle that provides access to all floors.

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Head of Urban Development & Mobility, DGNB ConsultantUrban Planner, Architect MAA