Copenhagen Office Hub on Amerika Plads in Denmark by PLH Arkitekter

Article source: PLH Arkitekter

New Copenhagen office by PLH Arkitekter has Scandinavian simplicity and intuitive functionality in every detail.

America Square on the Northern edge of Copenhagen City 

Situated on Amerika Square – comprising a total of 150,000m2 of commercial and residential development on Copenhagen city’s Northern edge – the building marks its presence with a striking curved corner towards the busy Kalkbrænderihavnsgade, likewise towards the inner square behind. Thus creating a welcoming meeting with its urban context where residential, office, retail and restaurant activities blend and interact with life on the square.

View from Kalkbrænderihavnsgade, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

• Architects: PLH Arkitekter
• Project: Copenhagen Office Hub on Amerika Plads
• Location: Amerika Square 29, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
• Photography: Tomas Bertelsen, Rozbeh Zavari, Nikolaj Thaning
• Software used: Microstation
• Engineer: MOE A/S
• Landscape: Vesterholts eftf. aps
• Contractor: Per Aarsleff A/S
• Owner: Jeudan
• Gross Built Area (square meters or square foot): 15.600 m2, workspaces: 800
• Completion Year: 2017

View from Dampfærgevej, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

An oasis of daylight and inspiring vistas

Despite the rigid district plan and tight inner city site, the building is an oasis of daylight and inspiring vistas through its uninterrupted horizontal windows and glazed roof. Extra high ceilings around the perimeter draw maximum daylight into the work areas, and amplify the stunning views across Øresund Straight and the city.

View from Square, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

View of facade 3, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

The occupants stay connected throughout the day 

The organically shaped atrium and open stair is fully lined with ash acoustic battens creating a soft and intimate atmosphere. The homey, and convivial feeling around the informal cafes and meeting spots, juxtapose the work areas calmly zoned behind the cores. With their cool blue colour palette, the work areas have a fresh, soothing vibe for concentrated work. On the ground floor of the atrium, a specially designed furniture for informal meetings and collaboration constitutes an inviting focal point of activity. Here, leafy palm trees and cognac leather seats create a cozy environment and contrast with the cool atrium flooring in ”samba white” granite.

Facade view 3, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

Facade, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

Facade view 4, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

View of facade 2, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

Facade view 2, Image Courtesy © Rozbeh Zavari

Activity furniture in atrium, Image Courtesy © Tomas Bertelsen

Activity furniture, Image Courtesy © Tomas Bertelsen

Atrium floor 2, Image Courtesy © Tomas Bertelsen

Skylights, Image Courtesy © Nikolaj Thaning

Panels and skylight, Image Courtesy © Nikolaj Thaning

Areal, Image Courtesy © PLH Arkitekter

Site plan, Image Courtesy © PLH Arkitekter

Cross section and sustainability, Image Courtesy © PLH Arkitekter

Image Courtesy © PLH Arkitekter

Ground floor, Image Courtesy © PLH Arkitekter

Elevation, Image Courtesy © PLH Arkitekter

Tags: Copenhagen, Denmark

Categories: Microstation, Office Building

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