Challenge(s)
How to redesign the waterfront to reduce the port’s expansion into the city and increase permeability?
Good practice
Mix of urban and port functions
The blend can take the form of a horizontal mix, involving a side-by-side arrangement of functions, or a vertical mix, incorporating both port and urban activities within a single location. Although the latter approach, which is still relatively uncommon, is especially suitable for passenger terminals, it also has the benefit of needing less physical space. The well-visited Amsterdam Passenger Terminal built in 2000 has combined multi-use horizontality in a unique way, blending innovative design with a nod to the city's shipbuilding heritage, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution. This multipurpose terminal not only serves as a gateway for cruise passengers but also as a versatile event venue, setting a trend for ports worldwide. It stands as a compelling fusion of modern architecture on a historic waterfront, embodying a unique and dynamic purpose.
Cas d'étude
Vertical mix: « Terrasses du Port », which offers passenger reception facilities, a shopping centre, and scenic views of the port, was inaugurated in late May 2014. On the 23,000 m² ground floor, the entrance to the shopping mall coexists with various port functions (passenger boarding areas, vehicle storage, etc.). Underground, there are 3,000 parking places in 6 levels. A total area of 61,000 m² is occupied by 190 shops located mainly on Levels 1 and 2. In level 2, there is also a 260m exterior promenade overlooking the Marseilles roadstead and port activities. There are offices on the 3rd floor of the mall. A terrace of 1200 m² which can be rented for holding events completes the installations. Hammerson, which operates the shopping mall, has a long-term occupancy agreement with the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM). The port of Marseilles continues to become integrated with the city and to offer a number of urban functions, without sacrificing its own ground-level activities. It also generates revenue from renting spaces for ground-level activities.
More information: Les Terrasses du Port
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