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Kay Fisker buildings (4 P) J. Arne Jacobsen buildings (18 P) U. Jørn Utzon buildings in Denmark (7 P) Pages in category "Modernist architecture in Denmark"
View of Copenhagen from the tower of the Church of Our Saviour. The architecture of Copenhagen in Denmark is characterised by a wide variety of styles, progressing through Christian IV's early 17th century landmarks and the elegant 17th century mansions and palaces of Frederiksstaden, to the late 19th century residential boroughs and cultural institutions to the modernistic contribution of the ...
The three buildings were listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1999. They are all constructed in timber with steep, thatched roofs to a Minimalist design with inspiration from Japanese architecture. The summer house is located on top of a former coastal cliff whereas the two other buildings are situated at the foot ...
Pages in category "Modernist architecture in Copenhagen" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The shadows over the white surface of the buildings create ever changing impressions as the day progresses. With their white-washed facades and corner windows, the buildings instill an atmosphere of exotic, elegant modernity, so typical of Functionalism. Bellavista allowed Jacobsen to realize his dream of a modern town. [1] [5]
Neoclassicism came initially from France but was slowly adopted by native Danish architects who increasingly participated in defining architectural style. A productive period of Historicism merged into the 19th century National Romantic style. In the 1960s, Danish architects entered the world scene with their highly successful Functionalism.
Architecture in Copenhagen by period or style (9 C) A. Art Nouveau architecture in Denmark (3 C, 2 P) B. ... Modernist architecture in Denmark (7 C, 4 P) N.
Dronningegården was built as the result of one of the first and largest condemnation initiatives in Copenhagen. The area around Borgergade and Adelgade had escaped both the Great Fires of 1728 and 1795 but the old houses, many of which dated from the late 17th or 18th century had fallen into disrepair and their gardens and courtyards were built over, transforming the neighbourhood into the ...