The Gehry Harbour project is an important showcase for ProjectZero as ZERO+ energy ambitions go hand in hand with world class architect Frank O. Gehry and his masterplan making this a world class showcase with multiple dimensions.
ProjectZero and its energy consultants have also supported the Gehry Harbour Project to achieve its ZERO+ energy goals. The ambition will be achieved in combination of energy efficient construction and renewable energy supply from PV, green district heating and local wind turbines.
Learn more about the Gehry Harbor Project on: http://www.byenshavn.dk/RESIDENTS-345.aspx.
About Sonderborg´s Gehry Harbour Project
The harbor project was started on 10 November 2006 by Sønderborg Municipality and Bitten & Mads Clausens Foundation. The vision is to help the city´s harbour contribute to the vitality of Sonderborg, making it a high-quality and attractive city.
The ambition is to create a sustainable area which is unique in Denmark and Europe. An area characterized by outstanding architecture high-quality buildings and numerous activities. The aim is to make the area attractive to its residents, newcomers and visitors,
In 2007, Frank Gehry was recrouted as an architect, to prepare a masterplan for the transformation of the central Sonderborg harbour area – Sønderborg North Harbour – an area of over 50,000 square metres.
In 2007, the world-famous architect Frank Gehry was hired to design a masterplan to transform the old industrial waterfront of Sonderborg harbor into a vibrant area.
The masterplan was presented on October 31th, 2008. It is a three-dimensional model – a form study – which sets the overall architectural tone and outlines the vision and dimensions for the entire area. The masterplan encompasses buildings with a total floor space of approximately 50,000 square meters. Transformation of the harbour area started in 2011 and will proceed over a number of years involving developers and architects working on the specific buildings and outdoor areas.