b'Construction briefingThe assignment comessun or obstruct sight lines.Green elements should with many challenges. TheCloudbursts must be effectivelybe included, but should not squares architectural frame,dealt with, even though there isdominate the plan . a very with four significant, recentlyno possibility for creating largepark-like design of the square constructed buildings, calls foroverflow areas for flooding oris not compatible with the a strong connecting elementdrainage. expectations concerning the that acts as a shared mainsquares functionality.entrance and opens up viewsThe need for bicycle parking is of the buildings. The squaremassive . The large numberGround floor access to all should create attractive, usableof parked bicycles is both abuildings around the square areas, while at the same timesignifier of campus activity,must be maintained.guiding the universitys andan aesthetic challenge, and a part of restads bicycle trafficlogistical problem in relation toAlong the buildings facades across the square and creating athe flow of traffic and the wishthere should be an unobstructed considerable number of parkingto the use of the square for otherservice area 3.6 metres wide. places for bicycles. The layout ofpurposes as well. This calls forThis requirement must be taken the square must be flexible andinnovative and preferably non- into account when placing robust enough to accommodatetraditional solutions. fixtures, bicycle racks, lighting future changes in use. A total of at least 2,070fittings, etc.The square must work well inbicycle parking spaces mustTables and seating furniture both everyday usage and forbe established within themust be fixed/unmoveable in parties, in daylight as well ascompetition area. order to maintain order and when it is dark. A wind tunnelto prevent theft. It should, effect between the buildingsHalf of the spaces musthowever, be possible to must be avoided, but the chosenbe covered, preferably asdismantle the furniture using solutions shouldnt block themultifunctional solutions, wherespecial tools in order to the roof of the cover can also beaccommodate special events.used as a place to linger, to set 5 up a stage, etc.Selection of requirements.Source: A.P. Mller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Mllers Fond til Almene Formaal (2014), Competition brief for the university square at Copenhagen University. 2 753 Photo: Rasmus HjortshjCOAST, courtesy of Cobi'