NORDHAVN
Site designed by Dutch architect Adrian Geuze in Copenhagen, featuring most of the area's iconic buildings...
North of the Little Mermaid Rock and the Kastellet, Nordhavn "the northern harbor" is a port area on the Øresund coast. Active since the late 19th century, it still concentrates most of Copenhagen Harbour's traditional activities: ferry and cruise ship docks, container terminal, marina and industrial enterprises. Over the past decade, the district has been undergoing a major transformation. Renovated docks and contemporary buildings form an architectural showcase for the dynamism of the Danish capital, particularly around Amerika Plads. Its name refers to the great ships that carried Danish emigrants to New York in the first half of the 20th century.
Designed by Dutch architect Adrian Geuze, this is where most of the area's emblematic buildings are concentrated, while some older ones have been renovated. Foremost among them is the ferry terminal, with its glass facades and clean, minimalist lines (DFDS Ferry Terminal, Dampfærvej 30); or the Copper Tower (Pakhusvej 2) and its copper facade. In addition to the development of pedestrian and bicycle paths, the modernization of the Marmormolen quay was designed by Steven Holl (Søndre Frihavn area). Further on, FN Byen, known as UN City, brings together the 11 offices of the United Nations in Copenhagen on two campuses. An architectural feat: the building comprises two skyscrapers connected by a pedestrian and bicycle bridge 65 m above the harbour.
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