The island master plan consists of three pavilions with a landscaped area in between, linking and connecting the space and experiences as a whole. Central to the heart of the scheme is a restaurant. Embracing local and seasonal products, here the neighbourhood can come together to cook, eat and enjoy this shared space for everyone. In the surrounding landscape there are hubs for innovation and education and more pavilions dedicated to neighbourhood initiatives. With the vision and brief from the municipality on the table Apto Architects, together with the project team, developed the concept collaboratively over a number of workshops and inspiring ideation sessions. To fully realise the concept Apto Architects have partnered with Dynamo; a social partner in the area who brings connectivity for the team with local residents. With their human centered approach, Dynamo’s expertise will lead the team through engagement and collaborative initiatives with various community groups, harnessing the momentum of great ideas, business’ and relationships that already exist in the neighbourhood today.

The concept aims to connect people and bring them together in a fun, innovative and sustainable way. Underpinned by a diverse programming of the space and by working together with the various partners, the goal is to ensure there is not only something to do in summer, but all year round; a truly activated environment. In order to build sustainable and ongoing relationships with people, Apto Architects believes it is essential to involve people. The programme will therefore always include and embrace initiatives from the local neighbourhood. By organising recurring activities and events, people are invited to experience the adventure together; something new every time. An annual festival opening of the ‘Harvest Garden,’ a vintage flea market and fresh food and produce markets will be open to different cultures from the neighbourhood. The island will be a place where people can share their own ‘home kitchen’ with the community, a place to celebrate the diversity of our city and the villages within it.