Copenhagen, Denmark 10.04.07

Central Station. Transit in Kobenhavn is excellent, with regional trains, S-trains (local), and expanding Metro (subway), and bus network.

We were in luck, not only blessed with nice weather, but there was an city-wide architecture 'campaign' exhibiting the new architecture and revitalization of the Copenhagen, going on until the 21st of October: www.copenhagenx.dk



Rundetarn (Round Tower). 7 floors, dizzying.


Radisson SAS Hotel, Arne Jacobsen


Opera House, Henning Larsen.



Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Vilhem Wohlert.
Exhibitions of Cecil Balmonds of ARUP and Richard Avedon (portrait photographer) were particularly intriguing.


Statens Kunst Museum Extension


The space in between: "Black Diamond" Library; Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Extension; Old Torpedo Hall converted to Housing; IT University Business School.



A forum by IFHP Ranko Radovic, at AkitektSkole, in Holmen area, held an international student competition titled "Futures of Cities": http://www.ifhp2007copenhagen.dk/, image of 1st prize's model on the right.



Orestad Highschool, 3XN. The concept was to break away from traditional classrooms and lounges towards a more flexible and open way of learning. Four "study zones" with a central staircase and foyer provide physical and visual connections, facilitating an interdisciplinary approach. Conceptually this was similar to my Thesis project, only more cohesive...and built. Ka-ching, ex-pensive!



Gemini Towers, MVRDV. Units are added to the exterior of old soybean factory silos. Really cool interior!




Various projects in Orestad Neighborhood.



Ouch... VM Housing.



Student Housing, ITU, Lundgaard and Tranberg. Idea is based on a traditional type of chinese village. Clad in copper, the rooms are on the outer ring, w/ common spaces facing the green courtyard. Not super efficient, but super interesting.




Ahh, tired. Relaxing in Amelienborg in between a long day.