Dialogue is an integrated part of SLA’s work, as we primarily deal with public spaces. The users are local experts. It is essential that this expert knowledge is incorporated when we define the programme, i.e. which functions and dreams that need to be fulfilled in a given place.
In our urban development projects we work very closely with consumers, municipal officers and politicians, which offers qualifications and ownership for the development to all parties.
In 2004 SLA lead a development project, with the aim of uncovering an often overheard group in the urban development process: performers of sports outside of the traditional clubs and societies. This is an expanding group, and the project was a qualitative investigation of their needs in urban spaces. The knowledge we gained during this project is being incorporated in our projects, while SLA continuously develop new methods for making dialogue with different users of the city.
When cultural heritage generates new life in villages and country towns
2009
Children create space for movement
The project focuses on the participation of children in the planning of the environments they make use of everyday.
Installation at the Danish Architecture Centre focusing on SLA's design of the elephant's area in Copenhagen Zoo.
2008
Video: Let's Not Talk About Aesthetics
SLA on SLA. The contribution to DAC's exhibition Building Sustainably Communities.
2007
Workshop for the inhabitants of the area in june 2007 in collaboration with 2+1.
This controversial suggestion to move Tivoli to the new part of Copenhagen, Ørestad, proposes a new green oasis in the heart of Copenhagen.
2005
As part of this urban space project SLA suggests using a city-space mixer as a tool for the residents to prioritise the different interventions.
Resident hearings and debate meetings has bean an important part of the developmentprocess for the landscape of Langagergård.
Workshop in October 2005 where residents had the opportunity to influence the nature ande uses of the landscape.
'Wunderstadt'
Exibition on SLA's projects and workmethods at Galerie Aedes in Berlin 21.12.2005-02.02.2006.
2004
Research project and publication on sport in urban spaces. The project was sponsored by the Danish Foundation for Culture and Sport Facilities.
Through a comprehensive community participation process the residents have had the opportunity influence the urban space in the form of basket ball courts, seating areas, walks and small peaceful gardens.
2003
To give the area new life and relevance for the residents, SLA developed the masterplan i cooperation with 100 residents in 11 workgroups.
1995-2002
In partnership with the residents, SLA have revitalised the uniform outdoor
space in the residential area, Ladegårdsparken, and created 35 new, varied garden spaces.
