ong known as a pioneer in citizen-centric urban design and sustainability, Copenhagen is the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture in 2023. Chosen in recognition of its strong legacy within architecture and innovative urban development, along with its high ambitions on climate, sustainability, and liveability, Copenhagen is only the second city in the world to hold this triennially awarded title, following Rio de Janeiro in 2020. The city is using the opportunity to showcase its architecture, sustainable developments, and city planning solutions, engaging the public with events and experiences. Throughout 2023, the city will become a global forum for discussion about architecture and urban planning. It will focus on urban solutions that benefit future generations as it hosts the UIA (International Association of Architects) Congress at Bella Center Copenhagen on 2-6 July 2023. This event brings together some 10,000 key urban planners and architects in discussions around future-focused architecture, sustainable urban solutions, and urban design. Danish architecture is known for its focus on the human scale and its democratic approach, as well as its unique modern buildings that include a power plant with a ski slope on its roof called CopenHill, a bike-first urban design consisting of the bicycle snake bridge, and not to mention floating harbour baths, rooftop restaurants and recreation areas, and innovative residential buildings. However, Copenhagen is also well known for being an international gastronomic capital. Why not combine great gastronomy with great architecture? RESTAURANT SILO AT THE SILO BY COBE ARCHITECTS (2017) Restaurant Silo has a spectacular view from the 17th floor of the former grain silo from 1962 in the area of Nordhavn. The Silo was completely renewed by COBE Architects in 2017 and turned into 39 unique apartments with public access to the restaurant on the top. The building is a world-class example of Copenhagen’s adaptive reuse of the harbour and its buildings. The industrial buildings and structures of Nordhavn have played a key role in defining the identity of the harbour. By retaining the identity and repurposing the robust durable concrete structures, COBE L was able to preserve the area’s heritage and minimize the CO₂ footprint. For lunch Restaurant Silo serves Danish open-faced sandwiches with a modern twist. For dinner the menu is French/Italian/Nordic and they also shake up some tasty cocktails. TRIO RESTAURANT & BAR AT THE AXEL TOWERS BY LUNDGAARD & TRANBERG (2017) On the 10th floor in Axel Towers right across the street from Tivoli Gardens you can visit TRIO Restaurant & Bar. Axel Towers consist of five towers and is the vision of new Danish architecture, gathering people who live and work in the city by featuring both offices, shops, eateries, public gardens, and restaurants. The Michelin-starred restaurant AOC opened their »sibling restaurant«, TRIO, on the 9th and 10th floor in autumn 2017. In the restaurant, you can watch the buzzing life of the city, and the furniture in the restaurant is designed by renowned Danish architect, Poul Kjærholm. The menu is Danish cuisine and the cocktail bar is worth a visit as well. ALMANAK AT THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL DANISH OPERA HOUSE BY HENNING LARSEN ARCHITECTS (2005) The Copenhagen Opera House is designed by Danish architect Henning Larsen, and several Danish artists have contributed to the decor, among them Per Kirkeby who has created four bronze reliefs, and Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson who has contributed the three light sculptures for the foyer. Whether you fancy some of the city’s finest smørrebrød, abundant seafood, or a great dinner in Copenhagen before a performance at the Opera – the newly opened Almanak i Operaen can provide. The view from the restaurant is breathtaking with the waterfront right outside the windows, and Amalienborg Castle and the Marble Church across the water. Fotos: Visit Copenhagen; Radisson, Erik Hagena, Anders Sune Berg, Frank Runsholt, Daniel Rasmussen read more 52
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