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ARCHITECTURE POLICY FOR
COPENHAGEN 2017–2025
ARCHITECTURE FOR PEOPLE
Front page:
Krøyers Plads (Krøyer’s Square)
Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects, COBE and
GHB Landscape Architects / Completed 2016
ARCHITECTURE POLICY FOR
COPENHAGEN 2017–2025
ARCHITECTURE FOR PEOPLE
05 FOREWORD
06 INTRODUCTION
06 Putting people first
08 The outline of Copenhagen
10 The unique districts
12 Value-creating architecture
14 Copenhagen together
18 Three themes
22 ARCHITECTURE THAT TELLS A STORY

24 01 Create new architecture based on the distinctive character of Copenhagen
28 02 Build on local character to reinforce diversity and unique neighbourhoods
32 03 Respect cultural historical value in the built environment and local area
38 BUILDING FOR COPENHAGEN LIFE

40 04 Design buildings and public spaces that put people first
46 05 Prioritise a mixed city with architectural variety
50 06 Design buildings and public spaces with room for co-creation and private initiatives
56 RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
58 07 Enhance the quality of the city with climate change adaptation and energy optimisation
62 08 Create physical settings that contribute to energy optimisation
66 09 Design durable buildings and public spaces that deliver long-term value
70 APPENDIX
70 Plans, policies and strategies
72 Photos and renderings
FOREWORD
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The word ‘architecture’ comes from Latin and means the ‘art of building’. However, the concept covers
more than buildings. It also includes urban planning, landscaping and gardens on the large scale and the
design of everyday articles and rooms on the small scale. Architecture is referred to as a mechanical art,
because it is the answer to a task. Architecture is created to meet a practical need – such as the need for a
place to live or work. At the same time, architecture also has an artistic purpose. Architecture is a way of
handling space, volume, materials, colours, light and sound to achieve a particular aesthetic expression.
Danish Architecture Centre
Kalvebod Bølge
Urban Agency and JDS Architects /
Completed 2012
Winter mood on Kalvebod Bygge (Kalvebod Wharf).
The shape of the promenade maximises the number
of sunshine hours all year round. The multiple levels
provide a unique public space on the waterfront
with facilities for recreation and water sports.
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FOREWORD
FOREWORD
Copenhagen has attracted global attenti- efforts to make Copenhagen CO 2 -neutral the urban environment, but especially for
on in many areas. As one of the greenest by 2025 make their mark on the city’s in- the everyday life and activities that the
cities, the world’s best city for cycling and frastructure. architecture should accommodate.
a city with an extremely high quality of
life for residents and visitors alike. We need to see these challenges as op- Based on Copenhagen’s aim to be a live-
portunities for creating good architec- able, responsible city with an edge, the
But Copenhagen is also an interesting tural solutions that enhance the quality of new architecture policy identifies three
city. A hotchpotch of neoclassical and mo- the city’s buildings, green areas and other themes for architecture in the city: re-
dern buildings, shopping streets, green public spaces and improve the quality of sponsibly designed architecture, archite-
spaces and old fortifications. Copenha- life for everyone. cture built for Copenhagen life and archi-
gen is a compact and diverse city, where tecture that tells a story. In other words,
every neighbourhood has its own special That is also why we call our new policy engaging and interesting architecture that
character and pulse. All in all, a complex ‘Architecture for people’. The name re- takes responsibility for its role in the city.
architecture for a complex city. And that flects the intention of this architecture
is what this architecture policy aims to policy to create a city with buildings and With this architecture policy, I now invite
support and promote. Not just because public spaces that put people first and are developers, residents and all those involved
it makes for an interesting city, but also designed to accommodate human senses in the city to help to create buildings and
because it makes for a city that adapts to and needs. public spaces that put people first and so
the life of individual residents. contribute to the quality of life in our city.
Creating good architecture does not have The good city is a city we build together.
Copenhagen faces several big challenges to be expensive. On the contrary, we can
over the coming years. The population is achieve great benefits if we make the Morten Kabell
growing, as more and more people want right choices – both in the municipal ad- Mayor of Technical
to enjoy the city and use its limited area. ministration and in the architectural offi- and Environmental Affairs
We also need to adapt the city to deal ces and consulting firms. We need to build
with more and more cloudbursts, and our with consideration for the climate and for
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PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST
Architecture for people The rational and the emotional Urban life before urban space, urban
Architecture is created by and for people People are both rational and irrational, space before buildings
and provides the physical setting for our and architecture has to allow for this. Ra- The architecture policy insists on consi-
collective and individual lives. The archite- tional qualities are concerned with what dering urban life before designing urban
cture of the city – including landscaping, we can understand and measure. Emoti- spaces and considering urban space be-
neighbourhoods, buildings, public spa- onal qualities revolve around aesthetics, fore designing buildings in order to create
ces and street furniture and equipment – sensuality and the unexpected – things a setting for collective as well as indivi-
should therefore be designed around the we did not know we were thinking about, dual needs. Urban spaces are the space
people who are the source of city life. Un- but which affect our quality of life. Archi- between the buildings, bounded by the
derstanding people is thus a fundamental tectural quality means uniting the func- facades that form the walls of the space.
requirement for creating a good city. tional and the rational with the aesthetic Urban spaces are all spaces, whether they
and the emotional while considering both are parks, roads, squares, courtyards, gar-
The collective and the individual specific details and the larger whole. That dens or the harbour, and whether they are
We all have the same senses, and we involves challenging our rational under- private or public.
have a number of basic needs, whoever standing of the world around us to find
we are, wherever we are, and however we new ways of understanding and experi- The coherent city
live and work. We need to sleep and eat, encing it. The architecture policy focuses on a ho-
we need light, and we need to be alone listic perspective – the whole neigh-
and to be together. But we also differ in Human scale bourhood and the whole public space –
our individual needs. We have different The architecture policy focuses on en- whether the task at hand is to construct
lifestyles, we use the public space diffe- couraging eye contact between the people new buildings, modify facades, make new
rently, and we like to decide for ourselves inside the buildings and the people outsi- cycle paths, plant trees or introduce cli-
how and where to meet others. The archi- de. It takes account of the human scale, mate change adaptation measures. It is
tecture policy should therefore focus on expresses the way in which architectu- crucial to ensure a development that pro-
providing a setting for the community we re underpins our quality of life and invites motes Copenhagen as a coherent, sustai-
are all part of as well as making room for people to come together. nable city, enhances the city’s unique pla-
diversity and individual needs – now and ces, makes the city greener and supports
in the future. That is why the architecture its physical and human diversity.
policy of the City puts people first.
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INTRODUCTION
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People experience the city at eye level. We use our senses: our ears and noses and
especially our eyes. That is why we need cities that stimulate our senses with a
wide variety of sensory impressions, a rich stock of tactile experiences from diffe-
rent materials and a human scale where we can hear and, most importantly, see
each other.
Gehl -Making Cities for People
Eye contact
The design and openness of the ground floor make a
big difference to the interaction between inside and
outside. People inside can feel that they are part
of the urban life, while the active facades provide a
rich experience and a greater sense of security for
people in the street.
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COPENHAGEN’S DEFINING
CHARACTERISTICS
The city The city on the water Approaches to the city

Copenhagen is a charming city. It is justly Copenhagen’s contact with the water gi- The older and more recent approaches to
famous around the world for its architec- ves rise to special features which vary the city describe a radial pattern cutting
ture and as a highly liveable city. Copenha- in history and character where the east across the city’s belts, forming a distinct
gen is attractive and well preserved with a coast of Amager, Kalveboderne, the North structure. The intersection between arcs
strong character rooted in our shared and Harbour (Nordhavn), the Outer Harbour and roads creates nodes that are impor-
continuing history, which we identify with (Yderhavnen), the Inner Harbour (Inder- tant to understanding and wayfinding in
and will continue to identify with, each in havnen) and the South Harbour (Sydhavn) the city.
our own way. Copenhagen’s defining chara- meet the city.
cteristics are defined by the landscape, the Public spaces and buildings
water, the old city core, the green and blue The heart of the city The city’s public spaces and buildings
belts, public spaces, buildings and railways. Søerne (The Lakes) and the former moat comprise the dense old town at its heart.
by the Christianshavn rampart enclose Next, the grid-patterned city, followed
Copenhagen’s architecture policy aims to the heart of the city and define an almost by the parkland city and then, farthest
build on the city’s defining characteristics circular urban area. This is divided in two out, the ring of suburbs, where the great
in such a way that the development and by the harbour and includes Voldkvarterer- expansion of Copenhagen took place after
transformation of new urban areas and ne, the mediaeval town, Frederiksstaden the incorporation of the former rural di-
the transformation and expansion of the and Christianshavn, which ring the city’s stricts. In more recent times, the city has
existing city are expressed in a contempo- historic centre on Slotsholmen. seen the addition of buildings on a larger
rary idiom with an eye for both specific de- scale, beginning with Kalvebod Wharf
tails and the larger whole. Transformation The city’s green and blue belts and the development of Ørestad and con-
is when an urban environment, a building, The Lakes form a blue belt around the he- tinuing with the transformation of the
a public space or a bridge or railway line, for art of the city. The four green belts form former commercial and industrial neigh-
example, undergoes a major change but the city’s overall green structure, with bourhoods into mixed neighbourhoods on
retains its essential character. That makes Fæstningsringen encircling the heart of Amager, in Valby and in the North Har-
it possible to build on the existing archite- the city. After the Lakes, the line exten- bour district. On the whole, Copenhagen
ctural expression and adapt it to new fun- ding from Jagtvej into the parkland, from is a low-lying city, open, green and lowest
ctions and uses, so it can be part of an im- Vigerslev Park (Vigerslevparken) to Ry- in the outer areas and more built-up and
portant continuing narrative. vangen and the Western Rampart (Vest- higher in the inner parts.
volden), and the marsh areas form the
The landscape of the city other more or less green belts that spread The city’s railways
The city has expanded in a relatively flat out from the heart of the city like ripples The railway areas cut distinct paths across
landscape, where the original natural en- in the water, echoing the belts formed by belts and radial streets. Some are visible
vironment has given way to the city, and the ramparts and the Lakes.Amager Fæl- either on the ground, in cuttings or on em-
the city’s current parks and wild areas are led (Amager Common) reaches from the bankments, while others are under the
mostly in the lowest-lying areas. The to- south along the harbour right into the ground, and others still have been trans-
pography is most prominent in places like centre of the city. formed in use and appearance. For examp-
Valby Bakke, Bispebjerg Bakke and Bellahøj, le, the former railway line into Copenha-
where unique building complexes serve as gen’s Central Station can now be traced in
landmarks that are visible across the city. the gentle curve of Sønder Boulevard.
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INTRODUCTION
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02
01 02
Copenhagen’s defining characteristics View of Copenhagen towards the northeast
The characteristics defining Copenhagen are the The port areas, the belts formed by the lakes and
ring-shaped structure around with the heart of the the ramparts and Amager Fælled draw clear lines
city, the radial roads, the water and the distinctive and frame the heart of the city. The towers and
green elements of Amager Fælled and the east spires of the inner city rise above the old town and
coast of the island of Amager. create a distinct outline, which defines the whole
of Copenhagen. In the background to the left we
glimpse the city’s third, green parkland belt. In the
foreground are the southern port areas, which are
currently being turned into new residential districts.
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THE UNIQUE
DISTRICTS
01 04
The city’s defining characteristics
and local diversity
The landscape, water, belts, roads, public
spaces, buildings and railways are Copen-
hagen’s key features and create a cohe- Frederiksstaden
rent city with a continuing history and a
strong and recognisable character.
Characteristically, however, there is consi-

derable variation in the manifestation of
Middelalderbyen
these characteristics in the individual di- Christianshavn
stricts and neighbourhoods. This diversi-
ty is important for Copenhagen and is the
02 05
source of the distinctly local character of
the various parts of the city.
This local identity is what makes Copen-

hagen architecture so special and defines
the architectural character of the individu-
al neighbourhoods. It is this sense of being
at home, the feeling that this is ‘my’ part
of town, that ultimately shapes an inclusi-
ve city with room for everyone.
The illustrations on this spread show a

few examples of the diversity that is such
a key source of the local character of the 03 06
individual areas.
01 Inner city 04 Vanløse

The dense, organic street layout of the media- Green low-rise suburbs, taller buildings along
eval town. major roads and the distinct line of the railway
with the town centre as a focal point.
02 Inner city (illustration)
The medieval town, Frederiksstaden and 05 Valby
Christianshavn – three different urban areas. The Many low-rise developments, with railways and
Gothersgade street forms the connecting axis. roads dividing the district.
03 Østerbro 06 Valby
The grid pattern of this district meets and Different patterns, many contrasts, the new
contrasts with low-rise housing developments. and the old.
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INTRODUCTION
Karrébyen, Vesterbro
Banebyen
Havnebyen
Karrébyen, Kgs.Enghave
07 10 13
08 11 14
09 12 15
07 Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave (illustration) 10 Bispebjerg 13 Nørrebro

Clear division into two different grids, railway The planned and green part of the district with Former railway transformed into a unique green
town and port city. Grundtvig’s Church on top of the hill. space winding through the district.
08 Kongens Enghave 11 Brønshøj/Husum/Tingbjerg 14 Amager East and Amager West

Planned residential district with distinct green Unique radial structure in the layout of Husum. Varied street layout both tied together and divided
spaces and boundaries. lengthwise by the main street Amagerbrogade.
12 Husum (illustration)
09 Vesterbro Husum’s former village centre and characteri- 15 Amager West
Dense planned city with green courtyards and stic radial pattern. Amager West – Ørestad is a new urban develop-
‘oases’. ment between Amager Common and the old part
of Amager.
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VALUE-CREATING ARCHITECTURE
Smart construction
Quality-conscious development of the ar- for residents and passers-by. We know
chitecture in Copenhagen does not mean that respectful conservation and develop-
expensive projects but intelligent projects. ment of the architectural character help
It means that we should make a dedica- to make areas more attractive and bring
ted effort. We should do so because the in investments.
built environment has a major influence on
everyday life, and because we know that We know that areas with a high degree of
good architecture makes a difference. diversity are the foundation of urban life.
And we know that investments in ener-
We know that homes that have a comfor- gy renovation, climate change adaptation
table indoor climate, good access to day- and durable materials are worth it in the
light and effective noise reduction impro- long run. We can create better homes and
ve the residents’ health and well-being. more recreational green spaces and use
We know that passages and crossings the world’s scarce resources more effi-
with light and life between homes and ciently. In short, we know that architectu-
public spaces provide a sense of security re is an investment that pays off.
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The built heritage is an economic asset for homeowners all over the
country. Among other points, the built heritage means 30% higher
selling prices for single-family houses that are worthy of preserva-
tion, and 13% higher prices for homes in areas where more than 15%
of the buildings are worthy of preservation. Homeowners are not the
only ones who benefit from our built heritage. As a carrier of cultural
history and architecture, the built heritage attracts tourists and new
residents to an area. That rubs off on business and creates jobs, with
a positive effect on the municipal economy.
Realdania
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INTRODUCTION
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An attractive commercial life with many different shops can increase
the value of homes by up to 30%. A nearby park can boost the value of
homes by a further 10%. These are some of the conclusions from the
research project ‘Byliv der betaler sig’ (Value-Creating Urban Life).
Danish Nature Agency 2013
AlmenBolig+ North-West
ONV Architects / Completed 2012
Passages and crossings with light and life between
homes and public spaces create a sense of security
for residents and passers-by in the non-profit
housing development AlmenBolig+ on Jordbærvej
in Copenhagen’s North-West district. The costs of
building AlmenBolig+ were reduced by the use of
standard modules that can be adapted to fit the
location.
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COPENHAGEN TOGETHER
Community for early dialogue, so we can arrive at a Learning from temporary use can often be
The city is created by all of us, whether shared perception and understanding and used in new contexts or bring quality and
we are politicians, businesspeople, buil- make sense of things together, before we new ideas to the permanent development
ding clients, architects, innovators, entre- launch projects in earnest. It is also im- of an area. In collaboration with landow-
preneurs, developers, engineers, contrac- portant that we rethink, experiment, le- ners, entrepreneurs and local innovators,
tors or ordinary Copenhageners. Thus, the arn and share knowledge with each other. the City therefore promotes the tempora-
themes, principles and priorities of the ar- And we need to identify solutions for ry use of areas where the original use has
chitecture policy should guide our joint ef- each project in a way that uncovers diffe- partly or entirely ceased, for example in
fort to ensure quality architecture for all. rent possibilities so that we can arrive at port or industrial areas and in areas with
In accordance with the relevant regulati- holistic solutions that go beyond our pre- vacant premises where a more permanent
ons, the Municipal Plan and other political conceived ideas and expectations. use has not yet been determined.
objectives, of course.
In this joint effort, which goes across ad-
Direction ministrative and organizational bounda-
The architecture policy defines how the ries, the City of Copenhagen strives to
City of Copenhagen, together with all maintain a special focus on learning, early
the people building and contributing to dialogue and innovation.
the city’s development, can help to make
Copenhagen even better by creating qua- Learning
lity architecture. In the development of Copenhagen we aim
to learn from experience – from both suc-
Architects and other professionals should cessful and less successful projects. The
engage in dialogue with everybody else to City of Copenhagen is constantly evalua-
broaden the debate, release energy and ting completed projects and conducting
turn goals and aspirations into unexpec- surveys and censuses, for example to re-
ted solutions. cord the number of cyclists or activities in
the city. Results, good experiences and suc-
We have differing and sometimes confli- cessful solutions are then incorporated into
cting desires and expectations. This calls future projects.
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I think at the moment if you think about making society better you have to count
mostly on this [convivial] level of human integration. … You architects and urbanists
should not consider yourself as managers of humans, you should see yourself as libe-
rators, animators, inspirers who inspire people to do interesting things (themselves)
and who help develop their potential which otherwise would be stifled.
Zygmunt Bauman, sociologist
Enghave Minipark
Kenneth Balfelt Team and Spektrum Arkitekter /
Completed 2012
This inclusive temporary public space provides a
kind of rehousing of a group of socially marginalised
people who used to hang out in the square Enghave
Plads during the construction of the Copenhagen
Metro. The project is an example of how socially
marginalised citizens, the local council, architects
and artists have worked together to design a public
space, from idea to implementation.
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INTRODUCTION
Copenhagen together
Early dialogue
The City of Copenhagen has long-stan- Often, it is just as important to ask ques- at proposed solutions that nobody fore-
ding experience with involving Copen- tions as to provide answers. The City saw when the assignment was defined.
hageners and other stakeholders in the takes responsibility for ensuring that
development of the city and in running Copenhagen offers quality to all, and that The City of Copenhagen wants to promo-
actual projects. Whether we are devel- there is quality throughout the city – but te the testing and development of ideas,
oping an area, a complex, a building or a quality has to be defined together with methods and solutions in order to create
public space, the City considers from the the actual users. Early dialogue provides sustainable solutions, develop new ways
outset how the dialogue can best be or- valuable insight into the many different of living and promote a circular economy
ganised in the specific situation. needs – the needs of users, developers in the construction industry. The City
and the city itself. makes specific areas available for pilot
It is important to draw up a programme projects, as has happened, for example,
for each assignment, focusing on efficient Innovation in the climate resilient neighbourhood of
use of resources and on involving specia- For all architectural projects in Copenha- Østerbro, EnergyLab Nordhavn and the
lists with the right skills. In the vast ma- gen, the aim is to come up with the right Copenhagen Solutions Lab.
jority of assignments, it makes sense to idea or concept for the specific place whe-
involve Copenhageners in the planning re the project is to be implemented. Inno- The City of Copenhagen also engages
process. In the City’s experience, early vation can be achieved in many ways, in- in closer collaboration in the form of
dialogue stimulates the creative proces- cluding architecture competitions, parallel partnerships for new ways of living, for
ses and generates local buy-in. Early dia- commissions, partnerships and other bid- example, both to develop ideas for speci-
logue has been formalised in many areas, ding procedures. These are processes that fic projects and to generate learning for
including advance dialogue ahead of buil- produce both high architectural quality future projects. Copenhagen is already
ding permit applications, engagement in and great variety in the city, so the City of involved in many partnerships and net-
non-profit housing projects and local in- Copenhagen encourages the use of archi- works – both in Denmark and internatio-
volvement in the development of detail tecture competitions for all major proje- nally – which provide inspiration and new
plans, where local committees play a key cts. Competitions invite ideas from a wide ideas. Partnerships and networks help to
role. The City of Copenhagen should pro- range of architects, established as well develop creative processes and tools.
vide the framework and direction for the as up-and-coming. The aim is to identify
development of the city, but should not multiple scenarios, explore the assign-
define the solutions on its own. ment from every possible angle and arrive
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Copenhagen together
01 04 07
02 05 08
BYGNINGS-
PRÆMIERING
2016
03 06 09
Copenhagen together 03 Dome of Visions 06 Public involvement

Dialogue, learning and innovation can be achieved Søren Kierkegaards Plads (Søren Kierkegaard’s Area renewal in Nørrebro / 2017
through a wide variety of processes, involving the Square) / 2014
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public as well as the experts on the planning panel, 07 Urban design in Copenhagen
district evaluations, award procedures, prototyping 04 Bypanelet (Urban Panel) Findings from Sluseholmen / 2013
and temporary solutions. Visit to Skolen i Sydhavnen (a school in the
South Harbour district) / 2016 08 Ideas competition
01 Adopt a flower bed Papirøen (Paper Island) / 2015
Vesterbro / 2016 05 Temporary local recycling station
Herman Bangs Plads (Herman Bang’s Square) 09 Publication
02 Prototypes / 2016 Building awards 2017
Climate resilient neighbourhood / 2016
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THREE THEMES
Principles and actions ARCHITECTURE THAT TELLS A STORY We will do this by ...
The architecture policy is based on three This theme focuses on building on the Each of the nine principles of the ar-
themes, all of which put people first. Each distinctive character of Copenhagen and chitecture policy is accompanied by
theme includes three principles and a our shared cultural heritage and on trans- concrete actions to support our ef-
number of actions that set the course and forming and developing the city in a con- forts. However, these actions are not
undergird the theme. The principles and temporary architectural idiom. It also aims in the hands of the City of Copen-
actions govern the development of the ci- to reinforce uniqueness, the defining cha- hagen alone. The shape of the city’s
ty’s architecture and the dialogue with all racter of a place, based on local needs, development is ultimately a result
of the stakeholders in the city. narratives and architectural features. It is of the joint efforts of citizens, de-
about place-making in the city, based on velopers and authorities and all the
Among other things, the principles should human and physical diversity. other actors in the city.
provide direction for detail plans and con-
struction projects, both for the City’s own BUILDING FOR COPENHAGEN LIFE When the actions are headed by We
projects and for private developments and This theme focuses on building a liveable will do this by ..., ‘we’ means all of us.
urban spaces, all within the framework of city based on sensory qualities, the scale of
the Municipal Plan. The principles aim to the human body and life in the public spa- All the city’s buildings, public spaces
ensure that the municipality and the sta- ce. It focuses especially on everyday life in and landscapes are part of the lar-
keholders in the city incorporate all the re- Copenhagen, on creating a mixed city with ger whole that is Copenhagen. The
levant aspects into the specific project. room for everyone and on making Copen- architecture policy therefore inclu-
hagen greener. The theme also focuses on des considerations to ensure that
Co-Create Copenhagen the interplay between buildings and public each project contributes to the larger
The three themes in the architecture po- spaces, on variation and on community. whole and, hence, that the values of
licy reflect the vision ‘Co-Create Copen- the city and the district are preser-
hagen’. The vision was adopted by the RESPONSIBLE DESIGN ved and developed.
City Council in 2015 and aims to build A This theme focuses on how Copenhagen
Liveable City, A City with an Edge, A Re- can continue to take responsibility for en-
sponsible City. vironmental and climate-related challen-
ges and on how we can design architec-
tural solutions that provide quality of life,
flexibility and resilience to change. It also
aims at creating resource-efficient physi-
cal settings and adapting the city to the
climate of the future.
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Co-Create Copenhagen Architecture policy 2017–2025 Principles
A LIVEABLE CITY ARCHITECTURE THAT TELLS A STORY 0 1 Create new architecture based on the distinctive character of Copenhagen
02 Build on local traditions to reinforce diversity and uniqueness
03 Respect existing cultural values in the built environment, buildings and public spaces
A CITY WITH AN EDGE BUILDING FOR COPENHAGEN LIFE 04 Design buildings and public spaces that put people first
05 Prioritise a mixed city with architectural variety
06 Design buildings and public spaces with room for co-creation and private initiatives
A RESPONSIBLE CITY RESPONSIBLE DESIGN 07 Enhance the quality of the city with climate adaptation and resource optimisation
08 Create physical settings that contribute to resource optimisation
09 Design durable buildings and public spaces that deliver long-term value
Skibbroen
Holscher Nordberg / Completed 2016
Transformation from a port area in Sydhavn (the
South Harbour) district to a mixed urban area with
room for all, close to the water and the existing city.
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The researchers’ apartments in the Carlsberg
district are architecture that tells a story about
the special character of the city and the existing
cultural values in J. C. Jacobsens Have, while rein-
forcing the unique character of the area through
a restrained and contemporary idiom.
RESEARCHERS’ APARTMENTS
IN THE CARLSBERG DISTRICT
Praksis Architects / Completed 2017
ARCHITECTURE THAT TELLS A STORY
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0 1 Create new architecture based on the distinctive character of Copenhagen
02 Build on local character to reinforce diversity and unique neighbourhoods
03 Respect cultural historical value in the built environment and local area
Unique neighbourhoods in context furniture and equipment. ‘Copenhagen how the city’s architecture has shaped
The vision is to enhance Copenhagen as design’ is design that combines functio- the ambitions, concerns and aesthetic
a city of unique neighbourhoods within nality and aesthetics, and which manages ideals of every era.
a cohesive context. The architectural co- both to create a unified whole and to hig-
hesion is strengthened by understanding hlight the particular. Over time, we have built on and added new
and building on the cultural history that is layers to the city, continually converting
the foundation of Copenhagen and by al- Unique character is the city’s ‘edge’ the city’s buildings and spaces to match
ways considering landscape and building ‘Architecture that tells a story’ is concer- new functions and uses with respect for
together. The unique neighbourhoods and ned with distinct architectural charac- their history. Today, Copenhagen thus re-
locations can be enhanced by considering ter. Architectural character comes from mains largely well-preserved and recog-
the local conditions that have their own the site-specific features that the history nisable, with great diversity among the in-
stories to tell. of the city has created and continues to dividual districts and neighbourhoods.
create. It is linked in different ways to the
We continually supplement, transform city as whole, a district, a neighbourhood The unique character of the city contains
and add new architecture which inter- or a specific place. This is what makes important architectural values. A continu-
prets and renews what is already there, Copenhagen’s architecture unique and ing narrative based on these values ensu-
both in regard to the wider context and in defines the architectural character of the res that we can all identify with the city in
dealing with specific locations. city and its individual neighbourhoods. our own unique way. Thus, we can conti-
nue to feel at home in Copenhagen, how-
Copenhagen design The Copenhagen narrative ever long and how often we spend time in
Copenhagen is a city that is known for its Copenhagen’s unique character tells a sto- the city.
design at every level, from city planning ry of how the city developed from a for-
to buildings, from public spaces to street tified city into a modern metropolis, and
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The Kvæsthus project View from Kvæsthusmolen (the Kvæsthus Pier)

Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects/ and the Royal Danish Playhouse
Completed 2016 Krøyers Plads with the tower of the Church of Our
Saviour can be seen as a landmark in the back-
Krøyers Plads (Krøyer’s Square) ground. The transformation of Kvæsthus Molen has
Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects and COBE / created a new maritime and cultural meeting place
Completed 2016 in front of the Playhouse. The new buildings on
Krøyers Plads reinterpret the warehouse character
and scale of the port, for example in their treatment
of roof shapes, facades and materials.
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Create new architecture based on the distinctive character of Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s defining characteristics We will do this by ...

Copenhagen should retain its feel of a 01.1 using Copenhagen’s defining
well-preserved city that adds new lay- characteristics and existing
ers and narratives to the city’s character architectural values as a basis for
by means of new construction and green contemporary architecture.
spaces that reinterpret and transform the
existing environment. Copenhagen’s de- 01.2 reshaping buildings with respect
fining characteristics should therefore be for the retention of essential
retained and reinforced as the foundation architectural values, both in the
of the city’s development. urban environment and in the
individual building, so that new
Increased density and climate change additions and changes represent
adaptation contemporary interpretations of
Accelerating population growth and the existing architectural qualities.
need for climate change adaptation in the
urban space require the city to accom- 01.3 designing and placing high-rises
modate completely new needs. New pub- and large corporate buildings or
lic spaces and buildings, new urban are- residential developments in a
as and urban renewal should add to the way that matches the character
existing city. That requires careful consi- of the city and the particular area
derations of design, size and placement. – taking into account the existing
topography, profile, density,
New, larger developments and high- scale, views and sight lines.
rise buildings that break with the city’s
general scale, profile and landscape call 01.4 generally designing and placing
for particular attention and forethought. high-rises as slender tower buil-
They need to bring added architectural dings that serve as landmarks that
value to the city and to the specific site – support wayfinding in the city.
not least on a human scale.
01.5 using architecture competitions
or parallel commissions in conne-
ction with high-rise projects and
defining conditions for the archi-
tectural expression of high-rise
buildings and their facades in de-
tail plans that allow for high-rise
developments.
...
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01 03
01
Valencia
Dorte Mandrup / Completed 2015
This dance hall from 1861 has been home to many
different functions over the years and has been
gradually enclosed by surrounding buildings. The
renovation therefore aimed to open up the space
to make the unique qualities of the building visible
again.
02 04
02 03 04
Ny Vestergade 3 Axel Towers and Axel Torv (rendering) Mærsk Tower (Maersk Tower)
Tegnestuen B19 / Completed 2013 Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects / Completed 2017 C.F. Møller / Completed 2017
Ny Vestergade 3 is an apartment building from 1848 The redesign of Axel Torv (Axel Square) reinter- The impression of the tower changes with one’s
that has been renovated and rebuilt. The original buil- prets Copenhagen’s former city walls, heavily distance to it. The building acts as a landmark for
ding has been preserved, and a new penthouse floor inspired by the verdant character of the old ram- the Nørrebro district and assists wayfinding in the
has been added. The new elements interface directly parts. The altered landscaping of the square thus city. It is open and welcoming with a transparent
with the old as a contemporary interpretation of the makes it part of the belt of green public spaces ground floor, and the public is invited right up to the
existing architectural character. that runs from Tivoli via Axel Torv to Pumpehus top with a café and viewing area.
(the Pump House) site behind the Palads cinema.
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01 Create new architecture based on the distinctive character of Copenhagen
We will do this by ...

01.6 making Copenhagen greener with
more and better green spaces in
order to enhance the character of
the city and ensure that climate
change adaptation is an integral
part of the architectural solution.
01.7 maintaining and developing the

universal Copenhagen identity in
01 urban furnishings and exteriors
to preserve a sense of recognition
and coherence in public spaces
designed for free movement
(traffic flow as well as recreation)
while consciously developing and
supporting local identities in city
squares and parks.
01.8 aiming at architectural consi-

stency by creating a combination
of general and effect lighting
that brings out the character
of the city and the unique local
areas, public spaces, buildings
and contexts and allows people
to experience the night sky, the
changing seasons and the Nordic
light and darkness.
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01 02
Lighting Dantes Plads (Dante’s Square)
Subtle suspended general lighting in Strædet (the GHB Landscape Architects and COBE /
Strait) and subdued café lighting along the sides. Completed 2011
The light in the clock in the City Hall tower creates The unusual convex paving on Dantes Plads differs
an effect and shows the way. The evening sky above from the classical Copenhagen paving. The tiles
the city frames the City Hall tower. emphasise the local character and context of the
square, while the tree beds are planted with a
variety of flowers to provide a sensory experience.
The city’s classical Copenhagen benches and waste
bins are also present, producing a recognisable
Copenhagen identity.
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Public space by SEB Bank Panum Institute (rendering) The Copenhagen identity
SLA / Completed 2010 C.F. Møller Architects and SLA / Completed 2017 The Copenhagen identity is characterised by several
The head office of SEB Bank and Pension is next to The Maersk Tårnet adds a new landmark to the city universal and recognisable items of street furniture
the large and busy road system around Kalvebod and the Panum Institute, and the overall plan for and paving types that tie the city together and
Brygge (Kalvebod Wharf). The buildings mark the the project makes the city greener. A large open let you know that you are in Copenhagen. The
corner and frame the landscaping, where urban forecourt integrates the building into the street Copenhagen bench and the Copenhagen pavement
nature and climate adaptation are integral design -scape and invites people in. A new public park are just two of the city’s identifying design ele-
elements. replaces a former car park, and a stretch of gardens ments. This Copenhagen identity should be retained
with cycle tracks and footpaths curves through the on all thoroughfares, while squares may apply a
site, connecting the building to the city. Green roofs different design if the local character calls for it.
collect rainwater.
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Build on local character to reinforce diversity and unique neighbourhoods
Unique neighbourhoods We will do this by ...

Copenhagen’s districts, neighbourhoods 02.1 planning urban development
and sites all have their own unique chara- around a basic concept that
cter and stories, which gives them their considers buildings and lands-
unique local feel. Bispebjerg is different cape together and enhances the
from Brønshøj and Nørrebro, and Vanløse character of the city and its local
is different from Vesterbro and Ørestad. narrative.
Within the individual districts too, there
are special features and local narratives, 02.2 promoting cohesion between
which mean that any given district will areas of urban development and
contain several different areas and locati- the surrounding neighbourhoods,
ons. This gives the districts and the city a providing closeness and access to
distinct architectural character, which all public spaces, amenities etc.
development should aim to strengthen.
02.3 promoting architectural quality
Any given project is initiated to fulfil a spe- in the individual projects, so
cific function, which could be housing, of- their contemporary idiom relates
fices, a cycle path or a recreational area. It aesthetically and functionally to
is important for the city that the individual the cultural heritage, landscape
project not only fulfils its function but also features and knowledge of the
considers the site-specific architectural users’ needs and well-being.
character, including green areas, building
types, heights, exteriors and connections
and transitions between public spaces.
Give something back to the city

We should also focus on how new featu-
res create value and give something back
to the place and the surroundings. Thus,
new buildings and facilities should support
local life and help to meet people’s wishes
and needs in the local environment.
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01
Faste Batteri (Fixed Battery) (rendering)
Arkitema Architects, THIRD NATURE, Entasis and
POLYFORM
The new neighbourhood at the edge of Iceland
Wharf (Islands Brygge) encompasses a stretch of
parkland and picks up the height, structure and ma-
terials of the surrounding city, thus tying the areas
together. The central strip of parkland will contain
green areas with open spaces for the benefit of both
residents and users in the area, planted facades, cy-
cle and footpaths and storm water protection. The
ancient monument is restored and laid out as a park.
01
02
Grønttorvet (The Vegetable Market) (rendering)
WERK, POLYFORM and SANGBERG
Grønttorvet (The Vegerable Market) has been
planned as a high-density residential area with a
green profile, which will help to create a strong local
narrative. At the heart of the area, the 23,000-m²
produce and vegetable market will be turned into
an attractive park, which will also benefit people
living outside the Vegetable Market, and so help to
establish the new residential area in the city.
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03 04
03 04
Grønttorvsparken (Vegetable Market Park) Renovation of Bellahøj (rendering)
(rendering) Henning Larsen Architects, Erik Møller Arkitekter
1:1 Landskab and GHB Landscape Architects
Past and present are elegantly linked by retai- The renovation of the iconic Bellahøj development
ning some of the existing structures from the ranges from individual building elements to the area
old vegetable market hall and allowing trees and as a whole. Buildings and landscape will be renewed
bushes with edible fruits, nuts and berries to grow with respect for the cultural heritage, users’
up among them. Visitors can literally take a bite of needs and new knowledge. At the same time, the
the park while leaning against elements from the development will be opened up and linked with the
former marketplace for fruit and vegetables. surrounding city.
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01
01 02
Sankt Annæ Projects The Kvæsthus and Sankt Annæ Projects
Kvæsthusprojektet
Schønherr A/S / Completed 2016 Developed and coordinated as one, these projects
Renewal and storm-water protection for Sankt have relied on simple concepts and ongoing dialogue
Annæ Plads (Sankt Annæ Square) reinterprets the with stakeholders to create a new setting between
baroque public space in Frederiksstaden to produce a the city and the water. The functions of the individual
Sankt Annæ Projektet
contemporary solution. The sunken garden, the two public spaces complement each other, and the local
long rows of trees and the wide pavements preserve values of the area have been enhanced.
the architectural values of the area and a peaceful
everyday life in the city. The square changes when
there is a rain storm, as the water from large parts of
Frederiksstaden will collect in the sunken garden to be
diverted out into the harbour.
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03
Kvæsthus project, Lundgaard & Tranberg
Architects
Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects / Completed 2016
The project encompasses three main elements,
which support each other: 1) Kvæsthuspladsen
(Kvæsthus Square) on the quay facing the harbour;
2) Kvæsthus Basin with a new set of steps leading
down to the water; and 3) the underground car park
Kvæsthusmolen (Kvæsthus Pier). Materials, lighting,
furniture and size combine to create a new maritime
space, which is functional and attractive round the
year and relates to its surroundings.
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04
Kvæsthusgade
A row of new trees has been planted along the
Kvæsthusgade street, and the surface has been pa-
ved with classic granite slabs, which harmonise with
the rest of the area. Rainwater is handled by storm
gutters, which form part of an overall paving solution
under the trees. The solution also includes bicycle
parking, so all the functions are gathered under the
crowns of the trees.
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Respect cultural historical value in the built environment and local area
The narrative of the place We will do this by ...

The development of Copenhagen should 03.1 considering and supporting the
respect existing cultural values. Thus, we valuable cultural environments
should not only consider whether a buil- and historical values associated
ding or other physical structure is worth with the area when we plan urban
preserving in itself but also address what development.
may hold particular cultural or social va-
lue for the city’s residents and users. Our 03.2 respecting existing buildings
aim is to preserve, add to and transform and green spaces of particular
the city. architectural or cultural value by
identifying them as worthy of
preservation in detail plans and
only demolish or remove ele-
“
ments for good reason.
03.3 transforming existing districts,

Copenhagen’s cultural history exists both in larger entities – cultural
public spaces and buildings so
environments – and in individual identifying elements. A cultural they preserve the essential
environment is a recognisable context that links to and tells a shared historical values while adding new
layers to the narrative of the city.
history. Identifying valuable cultural environments helps to incorpo-
rate important historical settings into urban development. However,
important traces of an otherwise vanished historical context can also
provide continuity and identity to the city of today and tomorrow.
City of Copenhagen Municipal Plan 2015
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01 (then) & 02 (now)

Silos in Nordhavn (the North Harbour district)
then and now
COBE and Praksis Architects / Completed 2017
The conversion of the two iconic silos into residen-
tial units adds a new layer to the historical narrative
of Nordhavn. Combined with the general renewal of
the area the transformation takes Nordhavn into 01
the future.
02
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Respect existing cultural values in the built environment, buildings and public spaces
01
Den Frie Udstillingsbygning (Centre of
Contemporary Art)
Bente Lange Arkitekter, Tuxen Design and
Schønherr / Completed 2015
The renovation and expansion of Den Frie Centre
of Contemporary Art recreated the original exterior
of the building. An extension was removed and
a new basement floor added. Den Frie Centre of
Contemporary Art now stands on a clear and open
site, as it did after Willumsen’s expansion in 1934,
and it has regained its prominent position opposite
Østerport Station. The landscape around it has
been developed to enhance the line of the city wall
01 from Kastellet (the Citadel fortress) to Østre Anlæg
(Parc), one of the city’s defining green belts.
02 03
02 & 03
Vigerslev Allé Skole (School)
Nøhr & Sigsgaard and 1:1 Landskab / Completed 2015
The run-down but historic 100-year-old school has
been renovated to produce a new and modern school
that encourages physical activity throughout. The
school has added new classrooms for the creative
arts in a former, outdated swimming pool building.
The renovation was carried out with respect for the
essential historical values and added new layers to
the story of the place.
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Respect existing cultural values in the built environment, buildings and public spaces
04 05
06
04 & 05 06
Dansekapellet (The Dance Chapel) Forfatterhuset (The Authors’ House)
DOMUS Architects / Completed 2012 childcare centre
As part of the restoration and conversion of the COBE / Completed 2014
historic chapel and crematorium on Bispebjerg Torv Five small buildings in the partially converted
(Bispebjerg Square), the building has been turned into assisted living facility De Gamles By (the Old-Age
a dance and exercise centre. The labyrinthine room Pensioners’ Town) in Nørrebro contribute to the sur-
layout has been preserved, the changes to the outside roundings with a reinterpretation of facades, green
have been kept to a minimum, and the North-West roofs and roof terraces. The old tree on the site has
district has acquired a unique attraction. taken on an important role as an important part of
the green quality in the street and as inspiration for
the children’s play under the spreading branches.
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Guldberg City Square (Guldberg Byplads) was
built for Copenhagen life and is an attractive
public space that serves as a city square for
all and as a playground and schoolyard for the
children.
Guldberg Plads
NORD Architects / Completed 2011
BUILDING FOR COPENHAGEN LIFE
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04 Design buildings and public spaces that put people first
Putting people first – human-centred Sammenhængskraft

planning The architecture in Copenhagen should
The vision is that Copenhagen should support everyday life and people’s sen-
continue to be a city where urban devel- se of belonging. The physical conditions
opment is driven and defined by living. should be set up to make it easy and safe
Copenhagen’s architecture is the physical to move from A to B, so buildings and
setting for life in the city. The city’s de- public spaces make room for life to unfold
velopments, landscapes, buildings, public at different times of day and during all
spaces and street furniture and equip- four seasons.
ment should invite people to come to-
gether and serve as a welcoming venue Architecture should also support Copen-
for locals and visitors. Building a city for hageners’ health and well-being, for
Copenhagen living calls for architecture example by prioritising and expanding
that puts people first. both green and blue spaces. The architec-
ture should help to reinforce the cohesi-
A good city is one that provides a setting veness which is one of Copenhagen’s de-
for people with different needs and at- fining qualities. A city that continues to
titudes. It is a city that is accessible and make room for everybody.
makes room for people’s self-expression
and activities, including those we do not
yet know about.
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Cirkelbroen (Circle Bridge)

Olafur Eliasson / Completed 2015
Five staggered circular platforms of different sizes,
each with a mast in the middle, sparking associati-
ons to sailing ships and the cultural history of the
Christianshavn district that surrounds the canal. In
contrast to the long straight quay, the bridge invites
us to slow down and take in the view.
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City on a human scale We will do this by ...

There should be a focus on the way pe- 04.1 supporting life and lingering
ople experience the city when they use it. around the edges of buildings
The design of buildings and public spaces through the layout and physical
should reflect a human scale and our abili- design of private, semi-private
ty to pick up and process impressions from and public zones in the transition
our surroundings. That means designing between buildings and outdoor
developments, buildings and public spaces spaces. This will give the city
to provide quality of life for the individual. living edge zones and active
ground-floor levels with visible
The architecture in Copenhagen should signs of life.
be varied, so it stimulates the senses and
enriches everyday life. When we create 04.2 incorporating and designing
physical settings which put people first, solutions for accessibility as an
more people will want to live and stay integral part of the architecture
here and use the city. to provide equal access and a
good experience for all of the
city’s users.
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02 05 08
03 06
Edge zones 01 The A House (A-huset), Islands Brygge 05 Emaljehaven (Enamel Park), North-West
The edge zone is the area where the building meets Holgaard Architects / Completed 2010 entasis and Creo Arkitekter / Completed 2007
the city. A good edge zone is where the architectural
treatment of the transition between building and 02 Nordhavn (North Harbour) 06 Sheltered homes, Grøndalsvænge
public space contributes to a living city and a city for Mangor & Nagel / Completed 2017 BOGL, ONV architects and Algren and Bruun /
people. It is where the edge zone supports experien- Completed 2012
ces at eye level, security, activity and community. 03 Hall C, Holmen (the Islet)
Christensen & Co and 1:1 landskab / 07 Town houses, Islands Brygge
Completed 2013 Vandkunsten / Completed 2015-2016
04 Pakhusene (The Warehouses), Njalsgade 08 Pavement garden

Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects / Tagtomat
Completed 2014
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04.3 promoting architectural solutions
that take inspiration from the
site to create variation in the
exterior of buildings, for example
with divisions, alcoves, bays,
detailing and the choice of mate-
rials, and by allowing for entrance
areas with a personal touch.
04.4 designing exterior walls, balconies

and terraces to allow visual contact
between the life in and around
buildings and life in the city.
04.5 using daylight wherever possible to
02 design well-lit buildings and homes

with a view of their surroundings
and the sky.
01 02
Sundholm Syd, AlmenBolig+ Town houses on Islands Brygge (Iceland Wharf) ...
AI and BOGL / Completed 2015 Vandkunsten / Completed 2015-2016
The exterior of this residential building is construc- The town houses are a modern take on the classical
ted using a variety of materials and features balco- urban terraced house. The offset floors and open
nies, patios and careful detailing. The small patios staircase make for a transparent home with lots of
and mini-gardens in front of the building encourage daylight. The facade, roof terrace, garden and cour-
community spirit and lend a personal touch. tyard look out on the surroundings and provide visual
contact between life indoors and outdoors.
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03 04
03 & 04
Østerbrogade 105
C.F. Møller / Completed 2006
The bay motif reflects the shapes of the facades
of neighbouring buildings. The bays provide draw
daylight into the homes and establish openness and
visual contact between inside and outside.
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05
Frederiksborgvej 73 (rendering)
BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group
The future flats along Dortheavej are of varying si-
zes and on different levels to maximise the influx of
daylight. All the flats also have a balcony or terrace.
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01
Israels Plads (Israel´s Square)
COBE and SWECO Architects / Completed 2014
Urban spaces can meet people’s need for phy-
sical exercise and form a public playground for
Copenhageners of all ages. Sites or fixtures in the
urban space that we encounter by chance as we
move around the city create a sense of play and life
for all, both children and adults.

04.6 planning and designing architec-
ture that provides opportunities
for physical exercise.
04.7 planning and designing access to

recreational green and blue spa-
ces close to where people live and
work and preserving and devel-
01
oping new calm spaces in the city.
04.8 developing, planning and maintai-

ning green areas to offer pleasant
and well-arranged public spaces
inspired by the site, using varia-
tion in colour, light and mood to
bring a sensory dimension to the
city all year round.
04.9 illuminating urban spaces to

promote comfort, accessibility
and a sense of security and to set
a mood that encourage people to
linger, even after dark.
02
02
Lighting i the North West Park
SLA / Completed 2010
The North West Park provides opportunities for
playing and lingering and for physical exercise.
The lighting in the park comes in different colors
and shapes and allows for many different light
experiences and contributes to a sensory dimension
throughout the year. The lighting promotes ambien-
ce and sense of security, allowing you to stay longer
even after dark.
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04 05
03 04 05
Sønder Boulevard Courtyard Garden, Hothers Plads ‘The 5 Islands’
SLA / Completed 2006 Niels Lützen Landskabsarkitekter / Completed 2014 Open Research Team (ORT) / Completed 2012
The former traffic artery has been turned into a Courtyards make up a significant part of The 5 Islands are located in the canal between
diverse park zone that offers sensory dimensions, Copenhageners’ outdoor spaces close to home, with Sivegaden and Ørestad Boulevard on the section
room for calm reflection and opportunities for phy- meeting places, spaces for playing and lingering from Arne Jacobsens Allé to C.F. Møllers Allé. They
sical activity. The flexible arrangement of the public and facilities for local communities. The courtyards introduce the human scale, a new idiom and a new
space can change and adapt to changing local needs. also offer a potential for managing climate-related type of materials to Ørestad and provide a space for
The choice of planting provides a varied experience challenges in private areas. quiet moments.
of colour, light and shade throughout the year.
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Prioritise a mixed city with architectural variety
The diverse city We will do this by ...

Copenhagen has a diverse and attractive 05.1 promoting the design of mix-
city life and a broad demographic make- ed-use districts, including varied
up encompassing people of all age groups, shopping facilities, and allow for
from many different income groups and areas in new district plans to be
with widely differing cultural backgrounds sold as small plots to create vari-
and interests. This diversity is a great as- ation and room for small initiati-
set for the city. ves and building associations.
Population growth puts increased pres- 05.2 promoting the development and
sure on the city. It is important to preser- design of residential buildings to
ve and develop the diversity of the existing encourage mixed housing models
housing stock. That is why both new and with variation in dwelling sizes
existing residential areas should provide and types and forms of owners-
variety in dwelling sizes, types, ownership hip, in both new and existing
models and functional range. This is also residential areas.
an occasion to rethink and facilitate new
and different ways of living. 05.3 promoting the development of
new housing models for different
target groups, including new types
of dwellings and ownership models
and communal housing.
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01
Papirøen (Paper Island) (rendering)
COBE
The buildings are laid out with active, open
ground-floor levels that will accommodate a
mixture of public attractions and local functions,
such as a food market, a swimming pool, shops,
workshops and exhibitions. The mixed functions
and varied facades with arcades, niches, edge zones
and entrances to flats contribute to an exciting built 01
environment and a vibrant city life.
02
02
Papirøen (Paper Island) (rendering)
COBE
To reinforce Papirøens new status as a cultural and
urban meeting place, the existing halls are being
replaced with new halls with flats on the upper
floors, which form a coherent block around a large
green courtyard. The development is encircled by a
public promenade.
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02
02
Kollektivhuset (Collective Building) flats
DOMUS Architects / Completed 2016
The former office floors at the top of the building
have been turned into new communal living units.
Each shared unit is made up of three flats, each
with its own bathroom and kitchen and a large
double-height common room. The common room
provides a place for the residents to socialise, while
the rooms on the upper floors allow for privacy.
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01
Carl Jacobsens Vej
Vandkunsten / Completed 2016
The mix of different functions and dwelling types
promotes population and architectural diversity.
Along with a preschool and nursing home, the project
features several types of public housing: two-storey
‘terraced houses’, single-storey flats, penthouses and
artist’s homes with studios.
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03
Sundbyøster Hall II
Dorte Mandrup / Completed 2015
A soundproof sports hall with a supermarket on the
ground floor and flats on the top floor. This mixture
of functions in a three-in-one solution is a good
approach to future development in big cities where
space is at a premium. It is one of the first examples
of a public-private partnership in Copenhagen. The
City makes the site available to a private developer
and buys back half for itself while the rest remains 03
on private hands.
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04
Sølund (rendering)
C.F. Møller and THIRD NATURE
The Sølund nursing home is being turned into an am-
bitious example of the integrated urban care centre
of tomorrow. It mixes assisted-living units, student
flats and senior flats with shops and a childcare
facility on the ground floor. The shared facilities and
outdoor areas will provide a setting for communal
life and give the Nørrebro district an active building
with a diverse group of residents and users.
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Design buildings and public spaces with room for co-creation and private initiatives
More people to stay longer in the city We will do this by:

A good city is one in which we can be out- 06.1 designing durable public spaces
side at all times of day all year round, and which invite versatile use and can
where the public spaces are a natural exten- provide a setting for both spon-
sion of our homes. Architectural develop- taneous and planned activities all
ment in Copenhagen should invite people to year round.
come together and provide a setting for pri-
vate initiatives. The city’s squares and stre- 06.2 supporting a sense of community
ets are used for many different purposes in the city by designing public
over the course of a year, including markets, spaces that invite many different
festivals and sporting events. The public users to stay and meet regardless
space is complemented by the city’s more of culture, age and gender, includ-
private spaces, particularly its courtyard ing communal cultural, sports and
gardens which provide a secure setting for childcare facilities.
neighbourliness and social activities.
06.3 planning cultural and leisure
Community and multiple functions functions or other attractions
There should still be room for Copenha- in deprived urban areas, and
geners and users of the city to shape the planning urban development
life and activities in the public space. A measures that promote city life
successful public space allows us to meet and interaction across the city
others, take responsibility and feel a sen- and residential areas
se of ownership. More and more peop-
...
le want to use the city’s spaces, and we
need to be better at considering the big
picture and supporting multiple functi-
ons in the physical layout of the city. The
architecture should provide a setting for
communities, so we can support contact
between people and cohesion in the city
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01
Square in front of Nordvest Bibliotek and
Kulturhus (North-West Library and Cultural
Centre)
Schønherr COBE and Transform / Completed 2014
The square faces Ring 2, where there used to be a
Shell garage. The square is the result of close public
involvement focusing on accessibility, diversity,
security and visibility. The landscape elements
01 create a human scale, screen off the traffic and
lend the area a green lushness and multi-functional
practicality.
02
Garden at the SMK, the National Gallery of
Denmark
WERK, Sangberg Architects and karres+brands /
Completed 2014
The new museum garden at SMK, the National
Gallery of Denmark, invites visitors and passers-by
in. The garden is open all day, and the movable fur-
niture provides flexible opportunities for lingering
and socialising. The large pool invites people to sit
down and enjoy the reflections of the sky and the
city’s towers in the water, but it can also be emptied
and used for art installations and concerts or turned
into a skating rink in the winter.
02
03 04 05
03 04 05
Gammeltorv (Old Square) and Nytorv (New Square) Overall plan for Mjølnerparken (rendering) Tingbjerg Kulturhus (Tingbjerg Cultural Centre)
City Architect’s Office / Completed 1992 KHS Arkitekter (rendering)
The square is an example of a public space with a The overall plan is an ambitious transformation COBE
high quality of materials and simple layout that has of the Mjølnerparken residential development in The Cultural Centre will provide Tingbjerg with a
created a durable setting for many different everyd- Nørrebro. The plan aims to support the sense of meeting place for a whole series of social and cul-
ay and ceremonial activities over the last 25 years, community in the neighbourhood and across the tural activities. The building is an extension of the
at all times of year. The design of the square is based city. It includes measures such as improved trans- existing school, so the facilities can be used by both
on the distinct slope of the terrain and an interpreta- port connections through the area, conversion of pupils and visitors.
tion of the historical references in the paving. ground-floor flats for more public functions and the
establishment of a new community centre.
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06.4 creating settings for physical
experiments, user-driven com-
munities, initiatives and creative
entrepreneurs.
06.5 experimenting with shared space

and facilities, where the design of
buildings and public spaces contri-
butes to city life across the boun-
dary between public and private.
06.6 promoting a sharing culture by

planning, designing and esta-
blishing more shared facilities
and functions in the district and
buildings, for example satel-
lite rooms, kitchens, outdoor
kitchens, function rooms, bicycle
workshops, commercial premises
and so on.
01
02 03
01 & 02 03
Hauser Plads (Hauser Square) Tove Ditlevsens Plads (Tove Ditlevsen’s Square)
WERK, Sangberg Architects and karres+brand / Bascon / Completed 2015
Completed 2012 The schoolyard and street area have merged and
A former underground car park has been turned can now be used as a place to linger, meet others
into a service building for the city’s street cleaners, and engage in temporary activities. A few elements
with a new playground above. The atrium provides around the edges of the square extend over the ro-
contact between the two places and draws light into adway and dissolve the boundaries between school
the workspace, enabling dual use of the location. and street, creating a shared space.
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04
05 06
04 05 06
ØsterGRO Amager Fælled Skole (Schoolyard at Amager Linjen (The Line)
Completed 2014 Common School) Bureau Detours / Completed 2015
In an experimental citizen-driven initiative, NORD Architects / Completed 2015 On a long, narrow site along the railway line by
Denmark’s first rooftop farm has been established Pulling down the walls and fence around the school Nørrebro Station, a group of entrepreneurs have
on top of a car showroom in the Østerbro district. has dissolved the sharp division between schoolyard created a container town with open workshops
The 600-square-metre area is used to grow organic and street. The now open area with a recreational aimed at promoting cooperation, innovation and
vegetables and keep bees and chickens. The com- urban wood and activity zone offers many different sustainability. The Line has become a meeting place
mitted instigators and volunteers share the work on experiences for both pupils and local residents. for local residents and visitors.
the urban farm.
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Ørestad School (Ørestad Skole) and Ørestad
Library (Ørestad Bibliotek) are responsibly desig-
ned with solar cells and heat storage, and the
building, with its hanging gardens, is an inviting
setting for both pupils and visitors.
Ørestad School & Ørestad Library
KHR Architecture / Completed 2012
RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
#
07 Enhance the quality of the city with climate change adaptation and resource optimisation
09 Design resilient buildings and public spaces that deliver long-term value
A responsible city now and in the long In Copenhagen, we have adopted a number Quality of life
term of ambitious targets for the climate and When we climate-adapt public spaces to
The ambition is for Copenhagen to remain the environment. Copenhagen also aims cope with cloudbursts, flash floods and ri-
one of the world’s most eco- and clima- to take the lead in implementing a circular sing sea levels, we have to do it in a way
te-friendly cities. That means that the economy. Architecture plays an important that preserves the character of the city
city will continue to take responsibility for role in a sustainable transformation and in and local areas and improves recreational
its citizens and for the world that we are meeting the targets we have set. The way facilities for everyday life. When we ener-
a part of. Both here and now and in the in which we change and lay out the city gy-optimise buildings, we can provide new
long term. must be able to handle increased quantiti- spaces, a better indoor climate and more
es of rainwater and support resource-con- daylight. Architecture should contribute
Responsible design strategies scious behaviour and more modest con- to the overall quality of the city; it should
The architecture should make it attracti- sumption of materials. At the same time, be durable and consider what each project
ve to live in a sustainable way in the city. resource optimisations should help to re- does for our society.
That is why we invest in long-term climate duce the city’s CO2 emissions.
protection and reduce our consumption of
energy and resources. At the same time, Synergy effects
we are working on new solutions for the The investments that we make in the city
sustainable city of the future, so we can to make it more sustainable should also
help to drive a development that benefits help to enhance architectural quality in the
the city and promotes the international city and quality of life for individuals. That
competitiveness of the Danish constructi- is why we strive to maximise synergy.
on sector. That is responsible design.
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RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
Nørreport Station
COBE and Gottlieb Paludan Architects /
Completed 2015
Efficiency, accessibility and convenience come
together at Denmark’s busiest station thanks to a
holistic approach and an eye for detail. The design of
the new station was informed in part by studies of
the movements of pedestrians and cyclists across the
square. The organically shaped areas and buildings
create a unified traffic hub. That is responsible design.
57
RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
07
#
Enhance the quality of the city with climate change adaptation and resource optimisation
Combining needs and initiatives Climate change initiatives with added We will do this by ...
To enhance the quality of the city, we value 07.1 ensuring that climate change
combine needs and initiatives when we That means that climate change adapta- adaptations create added value
develop our city. By incorporating climate tions should be carried out in a way that in the form of new recreational
change adaptation and resource optimi- adds quality to the city, supports the ci- facilities and more and better
sation measures into the physical design ty’s spaces and landscapes and creates green spaces.
and layout of the city, we can ensure that green recreational areas. That could mean
...
the projects add value in many ways. At anything from major climate change adap-
the same time, we need to ensure that tation projects across districts, which could
these measures respect the unique chara- also improve the infrastructure and crea-
cter of the location where the projects are te new green spaces, to establishing more
implemented. green roof terraces to benefit residents
and promote biodiversity in the city.
There is a particular potential for adding
value when we climate-adapt the city, It also means that energy renovation
energy-renovate the existing building should lead to better buildings, for examp-
stock and construct new energy-efficient le by adding penthouse apartments or bal-
buildings. conies, increasing the influx of daylight and
sunshine with bigger windows or impro-
ving the indoor climate.
58
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01 06
02 04 07
03 05 08
Climate change adaptation 01 Public space with climate change adaptation, 05 Storm-water dike, Enghave Park (rendering)
In addition to handling increasing quantities Tåsinge Plads (Square) THIRD NATURE
of rainwater, climate change adaptation of the GHB Landscape Architects / Completed 2014absa
public space can also open the way for completely rtekter / Færdig 2 06 Courtyard with climate change adaptation,
new functions and experiences. That could mean 02 Temporary pavement garden, Bryggervangen Hothers Plads (Hother’s Square)
anything from small rainwater beds in courtyard TagTomat / Completed 2013 Niels Lützen Landskabsarkitekter / Completed 2013
gardens to large green or blue recreational areas,
which together enhance the quality of the city. In 03 Storm-water reservoir, Enghave Park 07 Traffic island and rainwater bed, Æbeløgade
this way, climate change adaptations can contribute (rendering) / THIRD NATURE City of Copenhagen / Completed 2015
to a more comfortable urban climate, more greenery
and more sensory experiences. 04 Public space with climate change adaptation, Skt. 08 Rainwater bed, Bryggervangen 56
Kjelds Plads (St. Kjeld’s Square) (rendering) / SLA Niels Lützen Landskabsarkitekter / Completed 2014
59
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07 Enhance the quality of the city with climate adaptation and resource optimisation

07.2 undertaking an overall assessment
of energy consumption, daylight
and indoor climate in relation to
the rooms, windows, insulation
and equipment in the building.
07.3 adding architectural and practical

value to the existing buildings in
connection with energy renovati-
on, such as balconies and/or new
exterior walls that let in more
natural light.
07.4 promoting architectural soluti-

ons that ensure a good and effe-
ctive use of daylight and natural
01 ventilation.
02 03 04
01 02, 03 and 04
Turbinehuset (Turbine Hall) Climate Resilient Block Østerbro
Danielsen Architecture / Completed 2016 (illustration and prototype)
In the DGNB-certified office complex on Adelgade, Henning Larsen
the atrium and different windows contribute to low The Climate Resilient Block demonstrates how ener-
energy consumption and a good indoor climate while gy renovation can lead to better homes in a typical
also bringing an alternating rhythm to the outside. residential building block. The external insulation
transforms the courtyard walls while leaving the
historic street-facing facade unchanged. Insulation
allows for more daylight and more space, includ-
ing balconies or bays, which residents can choose
among on-site prototypes.
60
RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
07 Enhance the quality of the city with climate adaptation and resource optimisation
05 & 06
Ryesgade 30 A-C
Krydsrum arkitekter and Rönby.dk / Færdig 2012
The total renovation of this property from 1896
has delivered improved quality housing, a better
indoor climate, new penthouse apartments and
significantly lower energy consumption while also
enhancing the historic architecture.
05 06
07
07 (then) and 08 (now)

Konstabelskolen (Naval College) then and now
Vandkunsten / Completed 2015
The renovation of the former naval college, including
external insulation, has created new and attractive
flats for young people with great respect for the tra-
dition and architecture of this historic building. 08
61
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08
#
Create physical settings that contribute to resource optimisation
No waste of resources Designed for shared responsibility We will do this by ...

In Copenhagen, the city’s buildings and The design and layout of developments, 08.1 planlægge tætte funktions-
public spaces should be designed a way buildings and public spaces should minimi- blandede bebyggelser, så trans-
that optimises resource efficiency. se the consumption of resources needed to portbehovet mindskes, fordi de
run them and make it natural and attracti- funktioner, et dagligliv er orga-
To save resources as our numbers grow, ve for residents and visitors to share in the niseret omkring, så som bolig,
we need to rethink ways of living and responsibility. arbejdsplads, institutioner, indkøb
being close together. We can do this osv., er inden for gå- eller cykel-
by using the space more efficiently, for Thus, the architecture should make it easy afstand eller tæt på en station.
example by introducing multi-functional to sort waste at source, for example, and
solutions that meet many needs at the choose environmentally friendly transporta- 08.2 promoting architectural solutions
same time or at different times throug- tion. Among other things, this means that that enable people to live and
hout the day. waste management solutions and cycle work closer to each other, for
parking should be integrated into the archi- example by enabling sharing or
tecture of buildings and public spaces. dual use of space and functions.
It also means that we must be willing to 08.3 exploiting the potential in con-
experiment with new ways of doing things, verting existing roof spaces to
so we can get even better at creating a sus- dwellings.
tainable and resource-conscious city.
that integrate the ability to use
rainwater in buildings and public
spaces, including developing and
designing green facades and
roofs or roof gardens.
...
62
RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
01
HAVNEHOLMEN
RAVEN
MERG
TØM
BELVEDERE-
ENGHAVE BRYGGE
KANALEN
GRØNNINGEN FLYDEDOKKEN
FRED
ERIKS
HOLM
SLØB
KANALTORVET ET
.
SYDHAVNEN
SYDHAVNS
PLADS
DEN GRØNNE KILE
TEGLHOLMEN
TEGLVÆRKSHAVNEN NOKKEN
02 03
SLUSEHOLMEN
01 02 03
Birkegade Rooftop Penthouses Masterplan, Sydhavn (South Harbour) Car park Lüders
JDS Architects / Completed 2011 This part of the South Harbour has been planned JAJA Architects / Completed 2016
In one of the most densely built-up areas of Nørrebro, as a canal-side community focusing on creating Integrated plant boxes break up the scale of the
a leaky roof has been replaced with penthouse a coherent area with bridges, closeness to public multi-storey car park and bring green life to the
apartments. The project uses the roof area for homes transport stations and good connections for cyclists facade.
and has also created a large garden on the roof with a and pedestrians. The plan is for a mixed residential
grassy slope, a wooded terrace and an activity area. and commercial area with a number of functions,
including retail, day care and recreational facilities.
The circles on the map show the walking distance (5
and 10 minutes) from the new Metro stations, which
are expected to open in 2023.
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08.5 ensuring that local energy
production is integrated, for
example with solar cells on roofs
or outside walls, with respect for
efficiency and overall architec-
tural quality.
08.6 promoting innovative architectural

solutions that integrate design,
technology and knowledge of
human behaviour into a whole, for
example in establishing cycle par-
king or waste disposal facilities.
08.7 designing coherent connections

with short cuts and easy access
to walking, cycling or using public
transport.
01
02 03
01 02 03
Andreas Bjørns Gade / Brobergsgade Belvederebroen (Belvedere Bridge) Cykelslangen (The Bicycle Snake)
Krydsrum arkitekter and Rönby.dk / Completed 2013 SLA / Completed 2016 DISSING+WEITLING Architecture / Completed 2014
The integrated solar cells on the roof safeguard the The temporary bridge between Frederiksbrygge The new bridge connecting Vesterbro and Islands
historical value of the building and supply green (Frederik’s Wharf) and Enghave Brygge (Enghave Brygge (Iceland Wharf) provides a useful shortcut
energy to the residents. Wharf) in Sydhavn (the South Harbour) completes for cyclists. The characteristic winding route over
Havneringen (the Harbour Ring) for cyclists and the bridge makes crossing it an experience in itself.
pedestrians. Inspired by Japanese paper folding, ori-
gami, the bridge provides a light and poetic crossing
until the future bridge over the Frederiksholm Canal
is finished in 2018.
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RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
04
05
04 & 05
Nørreport Station
COBE and Gottlieb Paludan Architects /
Completed 2015
The needs of cyclists and pedestrians were a key
concern in the design of the new Nørreport Station.
The sunken bicycle bays allow an unobstructed view
across the square and clearly demarcate the bicycle
parking from circulation areas.
65
RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
09
#
Design durable buildings and public spaces that deliver long-term value
Long-term value We will do this by ...

The total housing stock in Copenhagen re- developments, buildings and public spa- 09.1 creating flexible architectural
presents a tremendously valuable asset. ces so they are fundamentally healthy solutions in which buildings and
It is crucial to the future of the city that and attractive and easy to maintain and public spaces are designed so
this asset be maintained and expanded upgrade. We will also design buildings and they can be adapted to new func-
with a view to future needs. We need to public spaces that support varying uses tions and needs over time.
safeguard the future value of Copenha- over the years and which are durable and
gen when we renovate and construct new made from materials that can be recycled. 09.2 promoting lifecycle assessments
buildings and public spaces. It also means that buildings with short of building elements to qualify
service lives should be assembled from the choice of designs with a mini-
Resilient buildings components that can be incorporated into mal environmental impact.
The use of and requirements for both new buildings.
indoor and outdoor spaces change over 09.3 undertaking a total cost analysis
time. Buildings and public spaces should Circular economy of the initial investment and
therefore be good to use now, but also By incorporating the circulation of resour- operating and maintenance costs
flexible enough to be developed and res- ces into the architecture, we can promo- over the lifetime of buildings and
haped to match new uses in the future. te the development of methods aimed at public spaces.
We will do this by creating durable archi- establishing a circular economy in the con-
...
tectural solutions. That means designing struction industry.
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RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
01
Hal C
Christensen & Co and 1:1 landskab / Completed 2013
In this multi-purpose sports centre, inside and
outside are directly linked, for example by directing
daylight in through large skylights and low windows.
This brings an even distribution of light into the
indoor areas. The internal stands virtually grow
through the front of the building and down to the
water, where they form a communal space along
the canal.
01 02
03 04
02 03 & 04
Upcycle Studios (rendering) KMC Nordhavn
Lendager Group Christensen & Co / Completed 2013
The future terraced houses in Ørestad will be The City’s environmental office runs this facility for
flexibly arranged to maximise the usefulness of the contaminated soil in Nordhavn (the North Harbour)
homes throughout the day and across the residents’ district, which is located between a new urban
lifespan. The houses can be used as combined homes development and a nature reserve. The DGNB-
and workshops, as two smaller homes or as one certified zero-energy building is flexibly laid out so
home. Large parts of the building are made from it can take on a new function when the soil depot
recycled materials, and collected rainwater is used to closes, perhaps for public and cultural purposes
flush the toilets, for example. to benefit the new district in the North Harbour
district.
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for public spaces and buildings
that allow materials to be separa-
ted out for recycling or reuse.
09.5 choosing materials of high

aesthetic and functional quality,
which are also free of unde-
sirable substances, to ensure
sustainability.
09.6 examining the possibility of using

existing building materials on site
when we build something new.
01
01
Royal Arena
3XN / Completed 2017
The round body of this multi-purpose arena reduces
energy consumption and the use of building ma-
terials. The light wooden slats on the outside are
impregnated with natural acid without any harmful
substances, making the exterior resilient for the
coming decades. Reusable materials with long ser-
vice lives are a top priority in the building.
02 03
02 03
IMPACT FARM Den Grønne Friskole (The Green Independent
Copenhagen Human Habitat / Completed 2016 School)
A used sea container provides the setting for a por- EEN TIL EEN Arkitektur / Completed 2015
table pop-up farm for local cultivation of vegetables A former paint factory has been turned into a sus-
all year round. The prefabricated, recycled materials tainable school building, in which certified materials
used in the structure are delivered as an assembly and technical solutions contribute to a healthy
kit in the container, which can be separated out and indoor climate and long-term sustainability. As
reused. part of their lessons, the children in the school were
involved in the construction process.
68
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04 05
“
The circular economy is a unique opportunity for architecture
and construction. We need to rethink the way in which we build
and design towards a scalable, value-based resource economy
Kasper Guldager Jensen, director of GXN
Kasper Guldager Jensen,

director of GXN
06
04 05 06
Katrinedals Skole (Katrinedal School) Upcycled concrete (prototype) Pelican Self Storage (rendering)
JJW ARCHITECTS / Completed 2016 Lendager Group Lendager Group
The school has been renovated and extended with The concrete for the Pelican Self Storage facility Crushed concrete from the original buildings on the
recycled bricks from Bispebjerg Hospital, among contains over 60% recycled material. Moss will grow site will be used in concrete for the new warehouse
other places. Cradle-to-cradle-certified cement-free in the gaps in the facade, combining to make an building. This brings significant environmental and
lime mortar binds the structure together, so the organic pattern. financial benefits. The open workshops will be retai-
bricks can be reused in the future. Lime mortar is also ned on the ground floor facing Prags Boulevard.
breathable and contributes to a good indoor climate.
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APPENDIX
PLANS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
Along with the Municipal Plan, which de- City of Copenhagen Municipal Plan 2015 Copenhagen Traffic Safety Plan 2013–
fines the framework for the development The Coherent City 2020
of the city, the architecture policy should
be read in conjunction with a number of Co-Create Copenhagen A Lift for the Roads
the City’s other plans and policies. Vision for 2025 (In Danish only)
Renewal plan 2016–2022
Policies, plans and strategies that affect CPH 2025
the architecture policy: Climate Plan Roadmap 2017–2020 A Greener and Better Everyday Life
Local Agenda 21 strategy for Copenha-
Copenhagen Climate Adaptation Plan gen 2016–2019
Cloudburst Management Plan 2012 Action Plan for Road Noise 2013–2018
(In Danish only)
Urban Nature in Copenhagen
Strategy 2015–2025 Resource and Waste Management Plan
2013–2018
The City of Copenhagen’s Tree Policy
2016–2025 The City of Copenhagen’s Economic and
(In Danish only) Growth Policy
(In Danish only)
A Harbour of Opportunities 2014
Visions for more activity within the Har- Policy for Developing the City of Copen-
bour of Copenhagen hagen’s Cemeteries until 2065
Policy for Deprived Urban Areas Local plans

(In Danish only) (In Danish only)
Valuable Cultural Environments in Local renewal, neighbourhood plans

Copenhagen (In Danish only)
(In Danish only)
District plans
Good, Better, Best (In Danish only)
The City of Copenhagen’s bicycle strategy
2011–2025
Action Plan for Green Mobility 2012 –

short version
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APPENDIX
PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
PHOTOS:
City of Copenhagen: Adam Mørk: Anders Sune Berg:

front page, pp. 09 (02), 10 (01/03-06), pp. 25 (04), 41 (03), 67 (01/03/04), 68 (01) p. 39
11 (08-11/13-15), 17 (01/04/07/08), 23,
41 (01/04), 45 (04), 51 (03), 52 (03), Gitte Lotinga: BOGL - Bang og Linnet Landskab:
59 (06-08), 63 (03) p. 26 (01) p. 41 (06)
Ursula Bach, City of Copenhagen: GHB Landskabsarkitekter: Vandkunsten /

pp. 04, 44 (01), 53 (04) p. 26 (02) Lasse Bech Martinussen:
pp. 41 ( 07), 48 (01)
Troels Heien, City of Copenhagen: ©SLA/
pp. 07, 13, 30 (01), 31 (03), 33 (02), Magnus Klitten: Torben Andahl:
41 (02/05), 42 (02), 48 (02) pp. 27 (03), 45 (03) p. 42 (01)
Spektrum Arkitekter + Kristian Brasen, Københavns Kommune: ©SLA / Torben Petersen:

Kenneth A. Balfelt: p. 27 (05) pp. 44 (02), 64 (02)
p. 15
Søren Svendsen: By & Havn / Peter Sørensen:
Henning Larsen: p. 31 (04) p. 45 (05)
p. 17 (02), p. 60 (02)
Rasmus Hjortshøj – COAST: Jens Markus Lindhe:
Jonathan Kronborg Grevsen: pp. 33 (01), 35 (06), 57, 64 (03) pp. 51 (01), 65 (04)
p. 17 (03)
Jens Markus Lindhe for Ty Stange:
Ditte Haarløv: Bente Lange Arkitekter: p. 52 (01/02)
p. 17 (06) p. 34 (01)
Esben Zøllner Olesen:
Peter Nørby: Nøhr & Sigsgaard: p. 53 (05)
p. 19 p. 34 (02/03)
Andreas Kirkeskov Haagesen /
Jens Larsen Bo Bolther: akirkeskov:
- imarken arkitekturfotografi: p. 35 (04) p. 53 (06)
pp. 20-21, 49 (03)
Rune Johansen: Kontraframe:
Torben Eskerod: p. 35 (05) pp. 54-55
pp. 25 (01), 43 (03/04), 69 (04)
Nicholas Ransome / GHB Landskabsarkitekter /
Iben Schlanbusch Nørkjær / B19: Arkitekturbilleder.dk: Steven Achiam:
p. 25 (02) pp. 36-37, p. 51 (02) p. 59 (01)
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ILLUSTRATIONER:
TagTomat.dk / Københavns Kommune: KHS Arkitekter:

Mads Boserup Lauritsen: pp. 09 (01), 10 (02), 11 (07/12), p. 51 (04)
pp. 41 (08) 59 (02) 17 (05/09), 63 (02)
COBE:
Tetris A/S by Claus Bjørn 2017: Lundgaard & Tranberg: p. 51 (05)
p. 60 (01) p. 25 (03)
THIRD NATURE:
RENOVER PRISEN / ©SLA / C.F. Møller: p. 59 (03/05)
Carsten Ingemann: p. 27 (04)
p. 61 (05) ©SLA / Beauty and the Bit:
TREDJE NATUR p. 59 (04)
Carsten Ingemann og & ARKITEMA:
Krydsrum Arkitekter: p. 29 (01) Henning Larsen:
p. 61 (06) p. 60 (03/04)
WERK, POLYFORM og SANGBERG:
Vandkunsten: p. 29 (02) COBE and Gottlieb Paludan Architects:
p. 61 (07) p. 65 (05)
1:1 landskab for FB Gruppen:
Mads Frederik: p. 29 (03) Lendager Group:
p. 61 (08) pp. 67 (02), 69 (06)
Henning Larsen,
Julien Lanoo: Erik Møller Arkitekter og
p. 63 (01) GHB Landskabsarkitekter:
p. 29 (04)
Dorte Krogh og
Krydsrum Arkitekter: Schønherr:
p. 64 (01) p. 30 (02)
Abdellah Ihadian: BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group:

p. 68 (02) p. 43 (05)
Den Grønne Friskole: COBE og Luxigon:

p. 68 (03) p. 47 (01/02)
Lendager Group: C.F. Møller og TREDJE NATUR

69 (05) sammen med Bascon, Transsolar
og Smith Innovation for SAB:
p. 49 (04)
73
Published 2017 by
The City of Copenhagen,
Technology and Environment Department
City architect: Tina Saaby

Project manager: Lene Bjerg Kristensen
Design and layout: Naja Jin Dahl
Byens Udvikling
Njalsgade 13
2300 Copenhagen S
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.kk.dk
The City of Copenhagen thanks all those

involved for their contributions and input.
LIFE, SPACE AND BUILDINGS:
THE LIFE OF THE CITY AS A BASIS
FOR ITS ARCHITECTURE
In Copenhagen, we consider urban life befo-
re designing urban spaces, and we consider
urban space before designing buildings. We
do this because it is urban life that makes
the city. There is no city without the people
who use it; who live, work and spend time
in its buildings and streets. Public spaces
are designed for urban life. And the city’s
buildings should relate to the public spaces
and support the urban life that unfolds in
them, in order to create a pleasant and in-
terconnected city.
2017
Technology and Environment Department
The City of Copenhagen

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ARCHITECTURE POLICY FOR

22 ARCHITECTURE THAT TELLS A STORY

38 BUILDING FOR COPENHAGEN LIFE

Danish Architecture Centre

PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

The city The city on the water Approaches to the city

Characteristically, however, there is consi-

This local identity is what makes Copen-

The illustrations on this spread show a

01 Inner city 04 Vanløse

07 Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave (illustration) 10 Bispebjerg 13 Nørrebro

08 Kongens Enghave 11 Brønshøj/Husum/Tingbjerg 14 Amager East and Amager West

Danish Nature Agency 2013

Zygmunt Bauman, sociologist

Copenhagen together 03 Dome of Visions 06 Public involvement

Co-Create Copenhagen Architecture policy 2017–2025 Principles

ARCHITECTURE THAT TELLS A STORY

The Kvæsthus project View from Kvæsthusmolen (the Kvæsthus Pier)

Copenhagen’s defining characteristics We will do this by ...

We will do this by ...

01.7 maintaining and developing the

01.8 aiming at architectural consi-

Unique neighbourhoods We will do this by ...

Give something back to the city

The narrative of the place We will do this by ...

03.3 transforming existing districts,

City of Copenhagen Municipal Plan 2015

01 (then) & 02 (now)

BUILDING FOR COPENHAGEN LIFE

Putting people first – human-centred Sammenhængskraft

Cirkelbroen (Circle Bridge)

City on a human scale We will do this by ...

04 Pakhusene (The Warehouses), Njalsgade 08 Pavement garden

We will do this by ...

04.4 designing exterior walls, balconies

04.5 using daylight wherever possible to

02 design well-lit buildings and homes

We will do this by ...

04.7 planning and designing access to

04.8 developing, planning and maintai-

04.9 illuminating urban spaces to

The diverse city We will do this by ...

More people to stay longer in the city We will do this by:

We will do this by ...

06.5 experimenting with shared space

06.6 promoting a sharing culture by

We will do this by ...

07.3 adding architectural and practical

07.4 promoting architectural soluti-

07 (then) and 08 (now)

No waste of resources Designed for shared responsibility We will do this by ...

DEN GRØNNE KILE

We will do this by ...

08.6 promoting innovative architectural

08.7 designing coherent connections

Long-term value We will do this by ...

We will do this by ...

09.5 choosing materials of high