| Architect |
Lundgaard & Tranberg |
| Date Built |
2007 |
| Location |
Copenhagen
Inner Harbour |
| Description |
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The Royal Danish
Playhouse literally projects out into
Copenhagen's inner harbour.
Patron's of its café and restaurant can
enjoy the view of the harbour, and the
Opera House on the Christianshavn shore
while enjoying their refreshments on the
deck outside the theatre.
Reflecting on the building, the architects say that, "The new Royal Danish Playhouse is an effective ‘theatre-machine’ that takes form as a pronounced, yet respectful completion of the surrounding city. 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. The scene building, containing the auditorium and three scenes, echoes the material character of the harbour front with rustic brickwork and copper-clad tower. The expansive and unifying roof level contains personnel facilities and gives spectacular views in all directions through varying nuances of green glass. 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." |
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Royal Danish Playhouse, Copenhagen, Denmark     |
