Trans-Misssion
"a mechanism for transmitting power"
Location: Gävle-Sweden
Year: 2023
Category: Investigation Project
Stage: Concept
Type: Urban Design
Role: Concept development
Model building
Research
In the midst of Gävle's urban rhythm, beneath the hum of powerlines, "transmission" emerges as a canvas of untapped potential – an architectural narrative reshaping overlooked spaces.
"A mechanism for transmitting power."
Gävle, a city navigating the verses of energy demand and ecological balance, finds inspiration in the forgotten lands beneath the powerlines. "transmission" is more than a project; it's an exploration, a design story where these lands become the building blocks of Gävle's sustainable evolution.
Imagine a scenario where Solar Harvesting takes center stage. Could we fill these vacant spaces with solar panels, creating a dance of decentralized energy beneath the powerlines? "transmission" explores this possibility, where practicality meets the elegance of sustainability.
Our design narrative extends beyond functionality. Picture a scenario of ecological foresight, a transformation of these lands into Wetlands. As climate uncertainties linger, our design story envisions crafting these spaces as both bulwarks against rising waters and thriving ecosystems – a dialogue with nature.
This is more than urban infrastructure; it's a conversation with the community. "transmission" invites residents to engage with these spaces as communal canvases – community gardens, recreational areas etched beneath powerlines – a call to forge connections.
Why should this matter to you? Because "transmission" is a design symphony. It's about shaping Environmental Harmony – crafting landscapes that resonate with sustainability. It's a note of Economic Opportunity, creating employment and fostering harmonious growth. It's Gävle embracing Resilience, a city poised for adaptation in the face of climatic challenges.
Join "transmission." Let’s shape Gävle's future together. It's not just about powerlines; it's about the narrative of lifelines. "transmission" – where design becomes Gävle's silent architect, orchestrating growth and well-being in a harmonious and sustainable tale of the future.
