NYKØBING FALSTER

The Market Hall in the Southern Part of Nykøbing Falster’s Harbor
May 2023 – March 2024

CONTEXT

The southern part of Nykøbing Falster’s old industrial harbor is set to be transformed into a vibrant meeting place with enhanced appeal. This area aims to elevate the city’s cultural and business life to a new level, inviting locals and visitors to gather for activities on land and water. The Market Hall, a large, historic industrial building spanning 1,800 square meters, along with the surrounding outdoor areas on the waterfront, will undergo a physical transformation to support the community’s dreams and needs for a developing city.

the task

As the main consultant, VOLCANO has assisted Guldborgsund Municipality in developing a concept for the building’s content and urban life in the area. This concept will be used by the municipality and local associations to seek funding for the renovation of the old Market Hall.

We have organized and facilitated a citizen and stakeholder engagement process consisting of a series of workshops and activities, resulting in a
new program for the area.

The comprehensive concept for the area is based
on innovative cultural formats and a mixed offer of functions and activities that create life around the clock. It appeals to various target groups and meets needs for new workplaces, types of communities and experiential formats, as well as opportunities
for recreational activities.

results

The final product includes:

A new narrative for the area (including a description of themes, main tracks, activities and functions, and a strategy for renting out spaces and involved actors).
The establishment of a new citizen-driven association connected to the Market Hall.
Development of a visual identity (created in collaboration with the city’s local vocational schools).
A financing plan for the renovation work for both the outdoor areas and the Market Hall.
A business, organizational, and operational model for the area.
Two applications to philanthropic foundations
– one has received full funding, and the other is pending a response.

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