futureproof: østfold airport region masterplan

airport extension at rygge in norway by futureproof image by MIR

norwegian firm futureproof have been commissioned by østfold fylkeskommune to develop a masterplan for the areas surrounding moss airport rygge in norway.

the plan incorporates both a regional strategy for the region of østfold including a design for the physical development of the airport’s surroundings. the proposal strengthens the role of the airport, making it an important piece of infrastructure in the region without contributing to further urban sprawl. this is done through the concept’s dense development with only the most necessary functions being consolidated.

regional terminal

in a region dominated by car transport, the strategy promotes the use of highly efficient rail based mass transportation methods. this is done through the integration of transport infrastructure and compact building and zone placement. in this way, the airport also becomes a hub for land-based public transportation so that all modes are integrated in one terminal. the plan proposes to have the airport stand as the region’s interchange point between high speed rail and regular inter-city trains, connecting to all city centers. by doing so it would set the standard for sustainable infrastructure development in the rest of the region. 

rygee airport image by MIR

the masterplan proposal consists of a few individual elements that will be phased in over time. the main elements are a terminal bridge across the highway connecting to a new train station, bus terminal and a hotel/conference complex.

the local section

a long, main building divides the site in two areas: a regional and a local side. the regional side consists of a rational transportation hub, while the local side is a park development that will host public activities.

interior

the main building has multiple attributes; – it functions as a noise screen and increases the site’s value and environment on the local side – it optimizes sun conditions on the local side by creating terraces and public spaces – programmatically, it creates synergies between local and regional activities  – the façade facing towards the airport would function as a media and information screen for the airport users – the two façades of the building would complement each other by having solar panels on the local side powering the media façade on the regional side

the structure will accommodate a hotel, conference areas and offices in the upper level. the volume is split by an open lobby which consolidates the various public programs. a station and market hall will be located on the ground floor, together with logistics and storage facilities.

the façade

site plan

the terminal bridge has the primary function of connecting the complex to the currently vacant site across the highway from the airport. by doing so, it raises the value of future development significantly. furthermore it connects to a proposed train station and bus terminal, which decreases the current need of arriving at the airport by car. it also has added programs such as information services and cafés with views to the air strip.

site plan

a continuous public layer is established to ensure an efficient connectivity as well as orientation comfort. in addition to circulation zones the layer consists of diverse activities and topologies, such as a plaza, auditorium, and amphitheater.

axonemetric diagrams

axonometric local diagram

further development of the project towards south will include a park consisting of smaller volumes of offices and housing.

axonometric regional diagram

plan

the sustainable building

site plan

the information hub

metro

project info: project title: østfold airport region masterplan architects: futureproof partner in charge: floire nathanael daub team: johanne borthne, vilhelm christensen, floire nathanael daub, thomas smedsrud client: østfold fylkeskommune location: rygge, norway type: masterplan, commission status: ongoing program: airport extension (conference hotel, offices, train station, retail, logistics, public space, market, culture, infrastructure) site: given site ca. 1.000.000m2, developed area ca. 100.000m2 project year: 2010 images: futureproof, unless otherwise stated