Kolbottnen

Improvements to an underused park in a working-class neighborhood.

Situated in a small valley between two forested slopes and housing areas, the long, narrow park contains a playground, grassy areas, a basketball court and a gravel football pitch. A bicycle/pedestrian path through the park connects to an exercise route ‘hälsans stig’ (health walk), informing the conceptual idea ‘stigens lek’ (the playful trail). The design focusses on enhancing the natural qualities of the site while upgrading the recreation area (artificial turf, new asphalt, fencing and lighting). A series of natural elements such as stumps and posts will be placed along the existing path and a long trampoline will supplement the new playing field/court. Seating and gathering spaces further complement the activity area and a new grill/picnic space is framed by classic 1950s style granite walls.

Shira Jacobs with Anders Brandestedt et. al.
Company: Tengbom
Client: City of Stockholm

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