Seam | Guovdageaidnu, Norway

Author: G. Convertino

Location: Guovdageaidnu, Norway

Dimension: Territorial

Year: 2019

«Joi lea buoret go oru» Guovdageaidnu finds its identity in the road. The name itself Guovda-geaidnu means “half-way”. Halfway between two traditional migrating routes. The project reads the territory on three scale levels: the urban landscape, the community economy and the road system. The project focuses on revitalizing 4,4 Km long of the E45 route, by creating a framework for future developments. Through soft programmatic injections the “Seam” is a space in the making. The spots can host multiple functions and can be implemented with time. It is possible to create endless possibilities to make the most of the city identity. The Seam becomes stronger with time, by following the population growth. The vision for Guovdageaidnu can unfold in a number of ways responding to resident needs. A vision for all age people, where the locals are involved: everyone will be a potential player in action (associations, common citizens, organizations, institutions). The result is a city that provides residents with a diverse selection of cultural activities and recreational experiences with an efficient land use. The strength of the project is to suggest new venues and new activities for new businesses for the entire community. The private plots are part of the project, since they integrate housing with workplaces for production, services and commerce. The strength of the project is the idea of giving to the citizens a guideline with n-spaces and n-possibilities. it is a responsability of the entire community of proposing the best development that is in charge to discuss and decide.