Gottsunda's Common Ground

Our proposal establishes Gottsunda as an exemplary “green commons” where architecture, landscape, and community programs seamlessly integrate. Addressing Europan 18’s objectives of innovation, sustainability, and inclusion, the project repositions Gottsunda Centre as an inclusive, sustainable heart for southern Uppsala. By repurposing existing structures, introducing diverse community amenities, and fostering daily cross-cultural interactions, this human-scaled development demonstrates how suburban centers can evolve to meet the socio-economic and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

AUTHORS
Evan Saarinen (US), architect urbanist

COLLABORATORS
Hongyu Huang (CN), 3D designer
Hongjin Li (CN), landscape architect
Zifei Wang (CN), architect
Yi Xu (CN), student in architecture

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