Discussion: Administration Building in Copenhagen
In 1995, an urban planning competition was held to redevelop a former shipyard site on the south side of the Inderhavn with a mixture of housing (40 per cent) and offices (60 per cent). Oriented to the water, the six teeth of the comb-like development contain open-plan and individual unit offices. The facades are clad with prepatinated copper, which is contrasted with the areas of glazing. When illuminated at night, the windows create a fascinating interplay of warm and cold light. Between the office tracts are access roads, and areas of water bridged by wooden walkways. The spine strip contains dwellings, with a closed front on the side facing the city. The stone-clad facades define the line of the street.
