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20 architectural masterpieces in Copenhagen

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Danish architecture is going through a new golden with world-class contemporary architecture all over the city. These are some of Copenhagen's architectural must-sees that are part of Copenhagen's cityscape alongside historic buildings and palaces.

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01

The architectural masterpiece 8House

8TALLET follows the pattern of architectural master pieces in Ørestad in Copenhagen and is designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). 8TALLET (i.e. the number 8) follows in the footsteps of the VM Mount...

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The Tietgen Residence Hall

The source of inspiration for the new Students' Residence in Copenhagen were the traditional Tulou houses in Southeastern China - village communities with individual dwellings and communal facilities....

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M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

Experience award-winning architecture and sensuous exhibitions. The M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark is designed by world renowned BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, and the museum is situated in beautiful mari...

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04

Royal Danish Library - The Black Diamond

The Black Diamond in Copenhagen was finished in 1999 and is an extension to the Royal Library. The building is shiny, black facets mirror the sea and the sky at the harbour front. A large incision ...

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05

Krøyers Plads

Krøyers Plads is a new square located at a great location in the Copenhagen neighbourhood Christianshavn. The square was designed together with the surrounding buildings, which continue the histor...

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06

The Silo

From grain silo to dramatic steel tower In the old industrial harbour area Nordhavn, or North Harbour, an upcoming neighbourhood is taking form. Modern architecture is growing out of former indust...

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The Royal Danish Playhouse

The Playhouse in Copenhagen is the national centre of dramatic art, tailored in every detail for top-level theatre productions. The centre has three stages: Store Scene, Portscene, and Lille Scene w...

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08

Superkilen park

Superkilen is a urban open space in Nørrebro located in the Quarter of Mimersgade. The park is divided into three main areas: The Red Square, The Black Market and The Green Park. While The Red Squa...

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09

CopenHill

Futuristic, unparalleled ski slope and recreational hill on top of a new resource handling centre. Spectacular and innovative in the true sense of the words. That’s CopenHill – the artificial ski ...

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10

Portland Towers

One of the many architectural attractions at Nordhavn Portland Towers was the first building to be finished in the new neighbourhood Århusgadekvarteret in Nordhavn. With their 52 meters’ height, ...

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11

VM MOUNTAIN

The prestigious VM MOUNTAIN in Ørestad City is designed by architects Bjarke Ingels (BIG), JDS and Plot. It contains 80 residential units all with terrace decks and luxuriant roof gardens protruding f...

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12

DR Koncerthuset

The concert hall DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen is designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The acoustics are amazing, and in 2012 the venue was named one of the 10 greatest concert halls of the new m...

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13

Axel Towers

Axel Towers is designed by the talented Lene Tranberg from the award winning Danish architect firm Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter. The architect firm is also known for the Tietgen Dormitory, SEB ...

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14

Maersk Tower

Discover University of Copenhagen’s award-wining tower. The Mærsk Tower is a part of University of Copenhagen, and it houses parts of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The tower is built...

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15

Ørestad Street Hall

Ørestad Streethal is an architectural gem with lots of potential There is almost no limits on sport activities to throw yourself into in this 1,700 square metre sports centre placed in Ørestaden ...

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16

Dortheavej

Modern, beautiful and functionalistic social housing by world-renowned architect, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). In Copenhagen, residential housing for low-income residents does not have to compromise...

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The Royal Danish Opera House

The Copenhagen Opera House is a donation from the A.P. Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller Foundation to the Danish people. It totals 41,000 square metres. Five of the fourteen storeys are subter...

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The Circle Bridge

Cirkelbroen (The Circle Bridge) connects the areas around Copenhagen Harbour In august 2015, the pedestrian bridge Cirkelbroen opened for public use. Here, it makes everyday life easier for Copenh...

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19

Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen

The Radisson Collection Royal Hotel was designed by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen for the airline SAS in 1960 and underwent a complete renovation in late 2017. The hotel succeeded w...

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BLOX

Besides being a distinctive building on Copenhagen’s harbour front, BLOX with its public squares, urban living and bike bridges is a great example of the city’s development and sustainable urban plann...

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