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

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

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