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Living Edge
Peblingesø
The current promenade and water mirror leave no space for birds, while the polluted water harms water quality and aquatic life. 

In response, our design introduces a littoral zone for nesting areas, materials and improve water conditions. The design features a soft edge on the left side to encourage multispecies interaction, and a harsher edge on the right to offer birds a more secluded nesting area. Bird islands are introduced, both as nesting habitats and natural water purifiers.




section of performative ecology
seasonal plan
 The west side of Peblinge Lake faces residential buildings with bike paths and a promenade. The design introduces a terrestrial zone, allowing ecosystems along the lake’s edge to adapt to fluctuating water levels. Since the previous promenade often became muddy, a newly added deck now ensures access for all groups of people. Columns sealed with 3D-printed bioconcrete create hollow spaces that provide nesting opportunities for birds.

The east side of Peblinge Lake borders heavy car lanes. Here, cattail fields act as a natural sound buffer for birds nesting in the lake while also supplying material for nest-building. In addition, cattails perform effective bioremediation, helping to clean the water in Peblinge Lake. As people walk along the promenade, the cattail fields also serve as a protective barrier, preventing disturbance to nesting birds.




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 March 15th 15:00

On a spring day, a child living in a building beside Peblinge Lake goes for a walk with their parents. Near the soft edge of the lake, the child approache a swan nesting at the edge. Feeling threatened, the swan hisses and chases after the child, who runs back to their parent.

October 20th 18:00

After finishing a late shift, a person walks along the lakeside path, heading across Dybbølsbro to meet friends at a restaurant in Nørrebro. Through the mist of rains, they catch a glimpse of the cattail field and the bird island, where birds have settled into their nests.


March 15th 15:00



October 20th 18:00