These Floating Islands Will Form a ‘Parkipelago’ in Copenhagen’s Harbor

The Scandinavian countries are famous for their bays, and the port of Copenhagen in Denmark’s capital is a perfect example of that beauty in a metropolitan setting.

Now a new architecture project floating in the waters of the harbor celebrates this heritage while allowing residents to relax away from the boom of urban development along the coast.

A series of floating islands, made with traditional building materials, are being planned, such as the country’s first “parkipelago”.

Complete with discreet features that will allow residents to enjoy the islands through kayaking, picnicking and swimming, Danish design company Studio Fokstrot describes as a celebration of traditional Danish port life and a way to strengthen the cohesion of marine port ecosystems.

Each island is built from thin strips of wood, steel, and recycled boat stock, and the first is 215 square feet, with a single mature lime tree for shade.

The presentation website dreams big, stating that once the islands are completed (three new islands are scheduled to float in spring 2021), the entire parkipelago will host floating gardens, floating saunas, floating mussel farms, and a floating coffee with candles —All of which can be explored for free.

Beneath the helmets of the islands, special attention is paid to create a surface to which algae and other marine plants can adhere, attracting small fish and crustaceans, thereby attracting more marine life.

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“During the summer, the islands can be distributed to unused parts of the port, which serves as an adventurous escape for the increasing number of kayaks, sailors and general users of the coast of the port,” reads the website. “During the winter and for special events or festivals, the islands can be united as a supercontinent, creating a group that is more easily accessible from the port side.”

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If one thinks of the prevalence of coastal megacities that don’t have as much space for green space, an especially good example being those in Africa, floating islands instantly seem like a great idea for those looking to increase the number of parks. available to its citizens in other countries as well.

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