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Copenhagen's Vibrant New Urban Space Copenhagen’s vibrant new urban space A space with room for large gestures The Kvaesthus Project unfolds rupted and without shifts in level design, Kvaesthuspladsen can Kvaesthuspladsen is designed over 500 metres from Nyhavn throughout the pier surface. also serve as a venue for more to make room for large gestures. to the tip of the Kvaesthus Pier. organized urban events. For The new urban space will be This is the site for Copenhagen’s The urban space has room for example when the Royal Danish a distinctive and important vibrant new urban space. At informal city life along the wharf Theatre or others stage outdoor meeting place that offers a wide more than 15,000 square where harbour tour boats and shows and events. A stage tower variety of waterfront experiences metres, Kvaesthuspladsen is large sailing ships dock. A place on the northern half of the pier – in everyday life and in an important new venue in for taking in the sunlight and life provides light and sound for the connection with major events. Copenhagen. The space will have on the waterfront among the events and contains dressing a distinct identity, its dark paving pavilions, which also serve rooms. unrolling like a carpet – uninter- refreshments. With its size and A space for cosy and quiet moments throughout the day and across with the waves washing over the the seasons. tip of the pier will be a unique experience. Or sitting here on a The tip of the pier will be summer evening to enjoy the Copenhagen’s new attraction. grandeur of the harbour, the city Here the wharf descends toward and the sea. the water and meets the horizon. Standing here on a winter day A good urban space also invites Kvaesthus Pier meets the city. people to linger. At the edge of A perfect place to share a the basin, a 65-metre-wide moment in the sun. Towards wooden deck ends in a set of the west, along the Kvaesthus “kissing steps” leading down to Basin, there are pavilions to the water. The Kissing Steps serve refreshments and serve welcome visitors at the exact as stages for small events and spot where Sankt Annae Plads shows. The pavilions are meets the water, and where the designed to facilitate urban life A parking experience that extends throughout the through the glass bricks in the length of the car park. ceiling. The tall wall towards the Kvaesthus Basin will have a The escalators at one end of the maritime expression. The facility space are visible from anywhere will have a capacity of 500 cars. in the facility and offer the natural way to exit on foot. They are lit by daylight filtering The car park under the Kvaest- Kvaesthusgade. It is going to be hus Pier is going to be one of the well-lit and inviting, framed by most modern in the world. High trees and other plantings. ceilings, easy orientation, no dark corners and plenty of light. The underground facility itself is surprisingly airy. A few well-posi- The entrance ramp to the car tioned pillars and easy orienta- park is located at the end of tion on all floors. The main Sankt Annae Plads, close to the attraction will be the three- Royal Danish Playhouse and storey-tall connecting space SKT ANNAE PLADS Entrance ramp to car park Kvaesthuspladsen from NYHAVN Nyhavn to the tip of the pier Kissing Steps KVAESTHUS BASIN 1 2 KVAESTHUSGADE World’s largest training ship Docking for small boats Consistent paving Entrance ramp Throughout, the square is The bright and inviting en- KVAESTHUS PIER SOUTH paved with large slabs of trance ramp to the car park dark, grooved concrete – is located in Sankt Annae Royal Danish Playhouse Escalator from car park Skylights above connecting space from Nyhavn to the tip of the Plads, close to Kvaesthus- KVAESTHUS PIER NORTH pier. gade and the Playhouse. Tip of the pier 3 4 Docking for harbour tour boats Docking for harbour tour boats Kissing Steps Warship Esbern Snare Ticket sales booth and room for 65-metre wide stairs in multiple tour boats to dock. wood in close contact with the Kvaesthus Basin. 5 6 Pavilions Underground car park The pavilions can be used The underground car park will be to serve refreshments and a bright, high-ceilinged space for events. Among the that is an experience in its own pavilions there are small, right. flexible places to relax. SKT ANNAE PLADS Entrance ramp to car park NYHAVN 2 4 Kissing Steps KVAESTHUS BASIN KVAESTHUSGADE World’s largest training ship Docking for small boats 7 KVAESTHUS PIER SOUTH 5 8 9 1 Royal Danish Playhouse Escalator from car park Skylights above connecting space 6 KVAESTHUS PIER NORTH Tip of the pier 3 Docking for harbour tour boats Warship Esbern Snare 7 8 9 Docking for small and Stage tower The tip of the pier medium-sized ships A centrally placed stage tower The last section of the pier The depth of the Kvaesthus houses technical installations slopes, tapering down towards Basin makes the pier a good and dressing rooms for stage the water’s surface. place for sailing ships to dock. shows and events. The pier will also have dedicated spots for smaller boats. Vision and exhibition Timetable January 2011 – January 2013 Preliminary surveys, planning, project Vision configuration, application processing, preparation of tender documents, • Creating an attractive setting for urban life in interaction rerouting of pipes and cables and with the local environment, including the Playhouse and the laying of foundation stone. Opera • Expanding the urban life with water-based activities – January 2013 – December 2013 especially in the Kvaesthus Basin Establishment of construction site • Improving parking for the Playhouse, the Opera and the and dewatered excavation. area in general • Ensuring functional, safe and secure traffic in the area June 2013 – May 2015 • Giving the pier a beautiful and dignified expression all year Construction of car park including round waterproof concrete structure, technical installations and completion. Kvæsthusselskabet’s exhibition pavilion January 2014 – August 2014 In our yellow pavilion you find an exhibition on the Sankt Annae Surfacing of square (south of the Playhouse). and Kvaesthus Projects. The pavilion also serves as a project office. You are always welcome to stop by and ask questions. January 2014 – May 2015 Surfacing of square and construction We look forward to welcoming you. of pavilions (north of the Playhouse). You can read more about Kvaesthusselskabet’s exhibition pavilion and our opening hours at www.kvaesthusprojektet.dk. Summer 2015 Official opening of car park and urban space. Kvaesthusselskabet is the client for the underground car park. The company is a subsidiary of Realdania By. The Danish Ministry of Culture/The Royal Danish Theatre is the client for the urban space project. Kvaesthusselskabet is in charge of the construction project, which is coordinated by a steering committee with representatives from Realdania and The Danish Ministry of Culture/The Royal Danish Theatre. Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects, the firm that designed the Royal Danish Playhouse, also designed Kvaesthuspladsen and the underground car park. The total budget for the Kvaesthus Project is around DKK 600 million. You can read more at www.kvaesthusselskabet.dk Kvaesthusselskabet Kvaesthusgade 10 1251 Copenhagen K Telephone: +45 70 11 66 66 Illustrations: Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects [email protected] Layout: Make® www.kvaesthusselskabet.dk Print: ArcoRounborg A/S.
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