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20 architectural masterpieces in Copenhagen

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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The architectural masterpiece 8House
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The architectural masterpiece 8House

8TALLET follows the pattern of architectural master pieces in Ørestad in Copenhagen and is designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).
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The Tietgen Residence Hall
Photo: Ursula Bach

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
Photo: Thijs Wolzak

M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

Experience award-winning architecture and interactive exhibitions in the maritime surroundings of Kulturhavn Kronborg in Helsingør.
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The Black Diamond - Royal Danish Library
Photo: Malthe Ivarsson

The Black Diamond - Royal Danish Library

The stunning modern addition and its historic older counterpart hold books, exhibitions, a cafe and much more.
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Krøyers Plads
Photo: Rasmus Hjortshøj | COAST© Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects and Cobe

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 historic warehouse structure along the harbor and reinvent the industrial warehouse tradition of the area.
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The Silo
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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 industry buildings, and one of these new attractions is The Silo.
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Skuespilhuset
Photo: David Borland

The Royal Danish Playhouse

The Playhouse in Copenhagen is the national centre of dramatic art, tailored in every detail for top-level theatre productions.
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Superkilen park
Photo: Martin Heiberg© Wonderful Copenhagen

Superkilen park

Public recreational space in Nørrebro with diversity at its heart.
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CopenHill
Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

CopenHill

Futuristic, unparalleled ski slope and recreational hill on top of a new resource handling centre.
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Portland Towers
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Portland Towers

One of the many architectural attractions at Nordhavn
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VM MOUNTAIN
Photo: Kim Wyon

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 from the building's base.
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DR Koncerthuset
Photo: Ulrich Jakobsson

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 millennium by the renowned British magazine Gramophone.
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Axel Towers
Photo: Martin Heiberg© Wonderful Copenhagen

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 Headquarters, The Royal Playhouse and Ofelia Plads.
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Maersk Tower
Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Maersk Tower

Discover the University of Copenhagen's innovative and sustainable-designed 75 meter tall tower, that's also one of the best views of the city.
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Ørestad Streethal Copenhagen
Photo: Adam Mørk© Ørestad Streethal

Ørestad Street Hall

Ørestad Streethal is an architectural gem with a lot of potential.
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Residential housing by architects Bjarke Ingels Group
Photo: Martin Heiberg© Wonderful Copenhagen

Dortheavej

Modern, beautiful and functionalistic social housing by world-renowned architect, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).
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Operaen
Photo: Københavns Kommune

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.
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The Circle Bridge
Photo: Kim Wyon

The Circle Bridge

Bridge and architectural landmark on the harbourfront.
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BLOX including the bike bridge Lille Langebro.
Photo: Rasmus Hjortshøj© BLOX

BLOX

A modern harbourfront area with public squares, exhibition spaces and much more.
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A taste of Copenhagen's architecture