The redesign of the 30,000 m2 Esbjerg Bypark is a creative and artistic approach based on the site-specific qualities of the existing historic park including the topographical conditions, existing mature vegetation, and proximity to the harbor. As such, the design aims to respect the significant characteristics of the existing park while generating a fresh vision for the future of the park and the heart of Esbjerg.

A central design element was the intensive utilization of the dramatic topographic situation. Highlighting the exaggerated slope and curvilinear topography, carved into the landscape is a stepped amphitheater for 2,500 park visitors. The terrain steps out to an extensive and uninterrupted view of the harbor. At the base of the amphitheater is a sunken building whose roof acts as the central stage. The building is to be used for event equipment and is accessed by the main road to the south. The stage is multipurpose and offers diverse opportunities for meetings and performances.

In a second construction phase, the playground at the east edge will be redesigned. An elevated ring element will act as an informal boundary. During the warm months, it will be filled with water to create a canal-like play feature. This water element will serve as a welcoming feature for the park and the opera, which sits in its core. Additionally, the newly added programmatic opportunities of the repurposed bunkers include various uses such as a café, bicycle repair shop, and a museum.