Superkilen: Frictional fitting in

Superkilen Park, located in Copenhagen, Denmark has a unique approach towards inclusivity and participation. Made up of an assemblage of objects from over 60 countries, representing the local array of immigrant populations in the Norrebro neighborhood, this park addresses integration and unity in both a literal and symbolic way. These cultural objects, however, implemented to represent a diverse local population, currently offer only a passive form of inclusivity. The need for active forms of inclusivity at Superkilen Park presents an opportunity to implement culturally-specific programming to better engage the community of Norrebro, initiating a shift from static objects to active, time-based experiences. This thesis analyzes the sensory experience of the park through observational methods to propose how Superkilen can be transformed. Constructing responsive frameworks to support the programmatic interventions will help create a more inclusive space for the locals, especially immigrant diasporas, and aid in the effort of place-making.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.L.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Landscape Architecture

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2022

Author dc:creator

• Ohannessian, Sareen

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dharwadker, Aneesha
• Rhee, Pollyanna
• Thomas, Jennifer L.

• Superkilen
• Inclusive Design
• Copenhagen
• Denmark
• Landscape Architecture

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2022 Sareen Ohannessian

Language dc:language

en, eng

Handle dc:identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/115595

OAI record oai:identifier

https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/oai-pmh?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=etdms&identifier=oai%3Awww.ideals.illinois.edu%3A2142%2F115595