The Royal Danish Playhouse is defined by a deep-brown brick exterior and a continuous glass-encased upper story, with nearly forty percent of the structure projecting directly over the water. Designed by the Danish practice Lundgaard and…
Copenhagen Modern Harbor Walk
This waterfront walk showcases Copenhagen's post-millennial architectural boom, taking you past eye-catching bridges, cultural institutions, and modern plazas that redefined the inner harbor.
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1. The Playhouse
2. Havnegade Promenaden
Havnegade Promenaden is a waterfront path in central Copenhagen, defined by a series of long, rectangular trampolines set directly into the pavement. Stretching seven hundred and fifty meters along the Inner Harbour between Knippelsbro and…
3. Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library
The Royal Danish Library is defined by the sharp, angular silhouette of its waterfront extension, known as the Black Diamond. Clad in polished black granite quarried in Zimbabwe and processed in Italy, the building’s dark, reflective…
4. BLOX
The most striking feature of BLOX is its appearance as a series of massive, staggered green-glass boxes that seem to be stacked without supervision along the Copenhagen harborfront. Opened in twenty eighteen, this multifaceted structure…
5. The Crystal
The Crystal, or Krystallen, is a geometric, glass-clad office building that appears to float above its plaza. Designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and completed in two thousand ten, the six-story structure rests on only a single…
6. Lille Langebro
Lille Langebro is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that crosses the Inner Harbour of Copenhagen. It is defined by a distinctive curved, twisting shape that makes it appear like a ribbon when illuminated at night. Opened in August two…
7. Havnebadet Islands Brygge
Havnebadet Islands Brygge is a floating public swimming complex built directly into the waters of Copenhagen’s inner harbor. It is recognizable by its wooden decking and distinct geometric structures, including a diving tower shaped like a…