The Site:
The compact area of Vågsbunnen was the heart of the city of Bergen in the medieval past, with short walking distances, squares and markets. This is where life happened - supported by the functions as the centre of trade and craftsmanship.
Today, the structure is still possible to read with its narrow streets and organisation of the typologies. The human scale that remains in Vågsbunnen brings us back to the past and makes us understand that cities must be planned for people.
The compact area of Vågsbunnen was the heart of the city of Bergen in the medieval past, with short walking distances, squares and markets. This is where life happened - supported by the functions as the centre of trade and craftsmanship.
Today, the structure is still possible to read with its narrow streets and organisation of the typologies. The human scale that remains in Vågsbunnen brings us back to the past and makes us understand that cities must be planned for people.
Vågsbunnen has many abandoned buildings and spaces with unclear use, like Hans Tanks Videregående Skole. Today the area around the former school offers some activities during different times of the day; mostly related to shopping, bars and eateries. Nevertheless, there are a lot of activities not provided, especially for a more extensive diversity of users.
Location
Walking in Hans Tanks Kvartalet
