ARCHITECTUR AL AWA RD S S H ORT LIS T

SETTING THE STANDARD FOR HIGH-DENSITY LIVING

In Copenhagen, Denmark, the Frederikskaj Housing project makes the most of its harbour-side location with 152 light and spacious apartments overlooking the regenerated canal district. Apartment layouts are flexible, extending outside onto generous balconies, with full-height glazing maximising daylight and views. Social living is concentrated around a new canal and well-designed landscaping, creating a link to the harbour: the building literally has its feet in the water.

Dissing+Weitling arkitektfirmas cool design uses quality materials reflecting nautical references textured and flat copper, hardwood windows and glass but in a thoroughly modern way. The understated but beautifully detailed copper skin gives the building a solidity in dialogue with its concrete frame that is entirely appropriate in this commercial area. The architects see the building as like a luxury liner, docked in the harbour a slickly designed, unified entity.

This project was also discussed in the last issue of Copper Forum (26/09, page 10)

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