Architecture

You would expect Copenhagen and its surroundings to have something rather special up its sleeve in the art and design department and you will not be disappointed. Copenhagen's architectural richness is one of the first things that strikes new visitors to the city.

From the delightful 17th century Dutch-style town houses that line the quay at Nyhavn to the dynamic modern extensions to venerable old buildings. And the museums house impressive collections of both classic and modern - Danish and international art and design.

Buildings designed by Danish architects can be seen many places worldwide - to mention a few:

• The Sydney Opera (Jørn Utzon),
• La Grande Arche at La Defence in Paris (von Sprechelsen)
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh (Henning Larsen)

But these architects and others have also left their mark on Copenhagen and its surroundings. Recent years have seen the erection of quite a few buildings in which architects from other countries have also participated.

At The Danish Architecture Centre (DAC) you can get detailed information and see special-theme short term exhibitions.

Places of architectural interest:

• The Royal Library, The Black Diamond 
• The Royal Danish Playhouse
• DR Koncerthuset
• Ørestad Gymnasium
• Tietgenkollegiet
• Fields
• Ørestad Bypark
• VM Bjerget, Ørestad 
• VM Husene, Ørestad 
• Siloerne - Gemini Residence
• Islands Brygge Harbour bath 
• Sluseholmen
• Havneholmen
• Amaliehaven
• Copenhagen Airport
• The Opera House
• Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
• The Danish National Gallery
• ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, Ishøj Strandpark
• Unibank at the B&W premises
• Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
• Copenhagen Business School, Dalgas Have
• Paustian
• The wall at the Royal Copenhagen factory (Torsten Thorup)
• Tycho Brahe Planetarium
• Paladsbygningen (Poul Gernes)
• Royal Danish Yacht Club
• Ordrupgaard