The coolest student housing on the planet? Probably. Urban Rigger is a series of reconstructed shipping containers now housing students.

The floating cluster of distinctive blue units in Copenhagen’s vibrant Refshaleøen district is a striking example of Bjarke Ingels Group’s approach to architecture, combining innovative design with life on the waterfront. In this case, the project incorporates existing materials while residents enjoy a unique location directly on the water.

The first students moved into the first units in 2016, and since then new Urban Riggers have been added to the fleet. The dwellings are designed to be replicated in harbor cities where affordable housing is needed, but space is limited.