
DRAMMEN BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH
The underground relocation of the Vestfold railroad, between Drammen and Skoger, opens for reprograming the liberated ground with new public uses. In collaboration with Drammen municipality we propose a system of outdoor spaces interlinked by a new pedestrian and bicycle path which is to replace the existing tracks.
This project aims at transforming an infrastructural obstacle into opportunity, by repairing the city fabric, strengthening preexisting recreational areas and stablishing new urban connections. Its identity is defined by a design manual, with flexible rules to accommodate local functions and to fit onto the existing topography.
Status:
Completed 2017
Client:
Drammen Municipality
Project group:
Ghilardi+Hellsten Arkitekter
Location:
Drammen, Norway
Plan/size:
7,5 km
Consultants:
Asplan Viak, Multiconsult
Typology:
Masterplan, Public space
Team:
Franco Ghilardi, Henrik Poulsson
Martin Brandsdal


The 5,5-meter-wide foundation for the existing tracks will be transformed into two bike lanes of 1,5m each, and a 2,5m walking path. This standard width could increase where the path runs through wider areas, or where tangential programs require it.
The total lengt of the path is 7,5km long, devided in a 3,2 km urban part, and a 4,3km long natural part. Throughout the seasons, functions will also change, from bike path in the summer to skiing tracks in the winter.
The path act as a linking element between 6 areas in the city. The relationships and interactions are described in the chapters under.
Focus area 01: Smithestrøm park


The urban park at Smithestrøm is the startingpoint of the tracks, and the link to the city center.
Focus area 02: Danvik


New connection in Bekkegata

Extention of playground at Danvik school
Focus area 03: Marienlyst


Marienlyst program and connections
Focus area 04: Bikkjestykket park


Increased accessibility at Andedammen

Path intersects with existing terrain in Bikkjestykket park
Focus area 05: Frydenhaug


Public space by Frydenhaug Special School

Detail of path under bridge
Focus area 06: Teglverkstomta


The path floats at Tegger'n to allow for sliding to happen under

Resting area along the path at Ørka
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