The Royal Playhouse Copenhagen, Architect, Photos, Architecture, Info, Images

Dansk Arkitektur : Det Nye Playhouse i København

Contemporary Danish Building by Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter

7 Jul 2008 The Royal Playhouse Copenhagen Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter RIBA European Award 2008 photographs : Jens Lindhe Awards: Capitol City Beautification Diploma 2007 The Danish light Award 2008 RIBA European Award 2008 The new Royal Danish Playhouse is an effective ‘theatre-machine’ that takes form as a pronounced, yet respectful completion of the surrounding city. photos © Adrian Welch The building consists of three compositional elements: The oak-clad promenade, a public walk floating on thin columns over the water, gives access to the foyer with its panoramic views of the harbour and historic skyline. photos © Adrian Welch The scene building, containing the auditorium and three scenes, echoes the material character of the harbour front with rustic brickwork and copper-clad tower. photos © Adrian Welch The expansive and unifying roof level contains personnel facilities and gives spectacular views in all directions through varying nuances of green glass. photos © Adrian Welch The dark, elongated brick used throughout the building is, like the red chairs of the auditorium, specially designed and developed for playhouse by the office. photos © Adrian Welch Det Nye Playhouse i København - Building Information The new Royal Theatre - Skuespilhuset Competition: 2002 - 1st prize Construction period: 2004-2007 Client: The Danish Ministry of Culture Consultant: Moe & Brødsgaard A/S Engineer: COWI A/S Acoustics: Bo Mortensen Builder: E. Pihl & Søn A/S Area: 21.000 m2 / 225,750 ft2 Address: Sankt Annæ Plads 36, Copenhagen K image : Lundgaard & Tranberg

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