Nordlyset. C.F. Møller. Photo: Torben Eskerod

Nordlyset

Nordlyset (Northern Lights) is a sculptural residential block with an expressive facade, located in the new urban quarter around Amerika Plads in Copenhagen.
 Nordlyset. C.F. Møller. Photo: Mark Syke
Facts

Client

JM Danmark A/S

Address

København, Denmark

Size

11,000 m² +3000 m² parking 102 dwellings

Year

2004-2006

Construction

E. Pihl & Søn A/S

Engineering

Rambøll A/S

Architect

C.F. Møller Architects

Landscape

C.F. Møller Architects

Artist

Ruth Campau

Awards
Awards
  • Copenhagen Municipality Building Award. 2007
  • Nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award. 2007
  • Named Building of the Year by the trade periodical Byggeri. 2006
  • Vinder af Årets Kontorbyggeri 2023

The development takes the form of a white-plastered block surrounding an interior outdoor courtyard. The facade line is broken to the north and south, giving the building an organic expression, while the bright and friendly-looking apartments enjoy a view of the Sound. The details emphasise the overall expression, with coloured glass panels in a bright striped pattern, designed in co-operation with the visual artist Ruth Campau. The glass panels divide off the balconies, and are also utilised in the block’s entry areas.

 

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