Copenhagen
Airport, Architect, Danish Building, Photos, Control Tower, Design
Copenhagen Terminal 3 by Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects, Denmark
e-architect
Lufthavn København : Terminal 3
VLA won the invited competition for erection of a new control tower. With
a height of 72 meters, the tower is experienced as a striking point of
reference on the flat island of Amager.
The project comprises 3 main elements: The base building, the 21-storey
high tower and the uppermost cab from which the traffic control function
is conducted.
The tower is formed by a cross-section of a modified triangle where the
broad side faces the airstrips and the small side faces Dragør.
The towers shaft is cast in concrete with a sliding form construction;
cap and other functions are made of steel and clad with glass.
Client/Property developers: Naviair
Architects: Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects
Consultant Engineers: Moe & Brødsgaard A/S
Contractor: Pihl & Søn A/S
Area: 3.273 m²
Year: 2002-05