An urban space experiment demonstrating how small, precise interventions can transform overlooked urban pockets into inclusive, evolving community spaces with people at the center.

Reclaimed wood from a disassembled låve (Norwegian for barn), painted in traditional red, over discarded granite blocks, and the overlapping assembling technique itself anchor the design in local tradition - lending permanence and authenticity, not temporary decoration.

The space is intentionally flexible: users define its use, shaping it over time to reflect their needs and identities.

More than physical design, it’s a framework for collective ownership and a model for urban renewal that fosters belonging, not displacement.

Designed and built in collaboration with Architects Without Borders Norway.

Photography: Quique Bayarri