THE LOOP
Urban connection, waterfront & public library
Larvik, NO
Europan 17
International Competition
July 2023
THE LOOP is a project of future that shows a hopeful vision of Larvik. The project summarizes in 3 actions the interests presented by the municipality and the
citizens of Larvik:
- Connecting paths
- Providing infrastructure
- Programming adaptability
At the same time, THE LOOP proposes 3 core ideas to achieve each of these objectives:
- Inclusiveness
- Sustainability
- Citizen Participation
The ultimate goal will be to carry out the 3 actions always keeping in mind the 3 core
ideas that guarantee a shared future by all the citizens of Larvik.
By means of simple, light and small constructions, it is sought to solve the existing disconnections, reconfigure the waterfront and reprogram the entire area. THE LOOP aims to function as a booster for Larvik. The method used could resemble the urban acupuncture theory developed by Jaime Lerner in Curitiba, Brazil and already applied in many cities around the world such as Hamar, in Norway. Following this method, small specific actions, such as the insertion of these small and simple structures and vol-
umes, can alter the rhythms of an entire city.
Larvik will be a different city after the insertion of THE LOOP, it will be a more lively, dynamic and interconnected city. The process of change will take into account the opinion
of its citizens, the sustainability of the construction and the inclusion of all inhabitants in a friendly project adapted to all kinds of people.