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Kungsängstorg
Swedish University of Agricultural Science. Course: The Urban Space and Plantknowledge 2. First year, individual project
At the new Kungsängstorg in Uppsala, Sweden, six circular spaces are linked with softly curved paths that pave the way through an ocean of exuberant perennials. Free-growing hedges frame the park, the crowns of the trees form a shadowing ceiling, and together with the perennials, the trees and the hedges offer a green oasis in the vivid city. Here you can sit in sunlight or shadow, enjoying lunch or Swedish ”Fika”. Both separate benches for reflection and rest in solitude and larger size seating furniture for more prominent groups are offered. The square has a history of trading, and because of people woke up to the scream of swines on Tuesdays, its historical name is ”The Swine Square”. Therefore the existing fountain with the swine statues is preserved. The swines also get company from other animal statues in the middle of the square, where they, together with the waterjets that spout from the ground, invite spontaneous play.
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The three main entrances to the park are highlited by small ornamental trees and framed by two old linden trees that stand on the site today.
Planting palette
”Off stage seeting” where people can find a calm space and rest.
Section A-a, showing the variation of the vegetation as well as the auction houses role for the space.
