Nye Bygning i København, Danmark

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Architects: Arkitektfirmaet C. F. Møller Building images, Apr 2008: Nordlyset (Northern Lights) is a sculptural residential block with an expressive facade, located in the new urban quarter around Amerika Plads in Copenhagen. The development takes the form of a white-plastered block surrounding an interior outdoor courtyard. The facade line is broken to the north and south, giving the building an organic expression, while the bright and friendly-looking apartments enjoy a view of the Sound. The details emphasise the overall expression, with coloured glass panels in a bright striped pattern, designed in co-operation with the visual artist Ruth Campau. The glass panels divide off the balconies, and are also utilised in the block’s entry areas. Nordlyset Copenhagen : Arkitektfirmaet C. F. Møller Nordlyset residential block - Building Information Client: JM Danmark A/S Construction: E. Pihl & Søn A/S Engineering: Rambøll A/S Architect: Arkitektfirmaet C. F. Møller Artist: Ruth Campau Address: Amerika Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark Size: 11000 m2 +3000 m2 parking Year: 2004-06 Prizes 2007 - Copenhagen Municipality Building Award 2006 - Nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award 2007 2006 - Named Building of the Year by the trade periodical Byggeri Ørestad housing Plot Architects building photo 270806 © adrian welch Ørestad masterplan by Daniel Libeskind