35 LUXURIOUS CONDOMINIUMS IN RARELY OFFERED 18TH CENTURY BUILDING 1 INTRODUCTION [ The only property in Copenhagen that comes with a botanical garden. [ A number of truly exclusive properties are now on the market, located in the Frederiksstaden district’s most fashionable street: Amaliegade. Amaliegaarden is comprised of three adjoining 18th century mansions with attached side wings and intermediate buildings. Particularly noteworthy is that Amaliegaarden also includes the largest private garden in the Copenhagen city centre - the former Royal Botanical Garden from 1753. Each condominium will be renovated with the very best in modern comfort while carefully adhering to the strict guidelines for historical preservation as established by local conservation authorities. 2 3 Amaliehaven Gronnegaard The Royal theater Palace Amalie- gaarden Designmuseum Danmark Bredgade A ROYAL NEIGHBOUR Amaliegaarden is located within an earshot of Amalienborg Palace, home of the Danish royal family since 1794. The royal influence is evident throughout the district, which is majestic and exclusive. The surrounding area has everything that magnificent Copenhagen has to offer. The Marble Church, The Citadel, The Opera, the Playhouse, Nyhavn, Kongens The Marble Nytorv and The Royal Danish Theatre. Frederiksstaden Church is truly the most beautiful, cultured and charming district in Copenhagen. New metro station Odd Fellow Palæet 4 5 AMALIEGADE 23-25. FREDERIKSSTADEN [ Welcome to Amaliegaarden [ A unique opportunity for buying a very special home in in erecting the most spectacular, massive edifices. At the Copenhagen’s oldest neighborhood now presents itself. very heart of Frederiksstaden lies Amalienborg, from The splendid details in the buildings will be preserved while also being combined with modern comfort. It is now possible to acquire one of the historic flats in the which Amaliegade extends north along the majestic more than 250-year-old building complex, Amaliegaarden. longitudinal axis. The buildings were subject to strict demands for architectural cohesion and the king’s royal From luxury flat to garden house architects, Lauritz de Thurah and Nicolai Eigtved, were Amaliegaarden is located at Amaliegade 23-25, just responsible for the planning and establishment of the meters from Amalienborg Palace. The buildings were new district. Two of Amaliegaarden’s three mansions constructed between 1750 and 1787 and were most were designed by these distinguished gentlemen in the recently used by the state as administration buildings. The Rococo and Baroque styles. The central mansion was historic property will undergo an extensive renovation and designed in the neoclassicist style by Joseph Guione. conversion into 35 luxurious condominiums in various sizes from 45 to 208 square meters. Amaliegaarden will An old botanical garden in the heart of the city include a variety of home types, from the large luxury flats While Amaliegaarden’s façade appears elegant in its in the front buildings with richly decorated interiors to the soft, sand-stone colours, the side wings and garden smaller apartments in the picturesque garden houses. All buildings are far more colourful. The walls have been buildings in Amaliegaarden are listed and therefore the washed in clear ochre colours, with black-tarred timber individual condominiums are not subject to property tax. framing. Every part of Ameliagade exudes a historic Copenhagen vibe with cobblestone streets, heavy Rococo, Baroque and neoclassicism herringbone-patterned gates and whitewashed paned Amaliegade is part of Frederiksstaden, the district windows. Rounding it all off is the green and lush former founded by King Frederik V in 1749. It was an era when botanical garden, with its large lawns, fruit trees and the king, the nobility and wealthy merchants competed replanted medicinal plants. Amaliegaarden is listed and contains some of the most outstanding builder’s craft that is both well-maintained and beautiful. 6 7 INTERIOR [ The future owners of Amaliegaarden can settle into a appearing in perfect balance between historic charm and residence that stands out by striking a unique balance polished finish. Bathrooms will be carefully integrated in between a long and proud history and trend-setting harmony with the original structural plans, and kitchens modern design. The architect Poul Schülein has created will be installed as free-standing furniture. Countertops Modern comfort in an a truly special residential experience with his bold will be kept in a tempered palette of materials that 18th century setting juxtaposition of classic Danish building techniques and complement the classic floors, walls and ceilings. the minimalist aesthetics of the Italian company Boffi. See the materials catalogue for a detailed description of [ Each flat will be beautifully restored from top to bottom, the residential interiors. A Boffi kitchen will be placed as free-standing furniture in the middle of the room. The hood is built into the stove. 3D model photo. 8 9 An elevator will be installed in the spacious, impressive hall of the Baroque Mansion. 3D model photo. Bathroom furnishing and fixtures provided by Boffi. Travertine natural stone floors and shower cabinets. 3D model photo. 10 11 The displayed image will be a 3D model illustrating a completely renovated flat. 12 13 HISTORY [ Amaliegade 25 was designed by the same architect who was behind the Hermitage Palace and the twisted tower of Our Saviour’s Church in Christianshavn, Lauritz de Thurah. From stately home to maternity institution – and back to stately home From 1787 to 1910, Amaliegaarden was the home of the Royal Maternity and Caring Institution, which allowed [ unmarried women to give birth anonymously. The “institution” also had a hatch in the gate for foundlings. Amaliegaarden was originally built as private residences buildings and established The Maternity and Caring for wealthy citizens. In 1750, the southern front Institution (Den Kongelige Fødsels- og Plejestiftelse). In building was erected in the Rococo style by royal 1789, the buildings had become too small, and the central The equestrian statue of Frederik V completes Frederiksstaden, builder Nicolai Eigtved. Eigtved was the architect star mansion, designed by Joseph Guione, was added. In 1804, visible from the window at Amaliegaarden since 1771. of the time and was responsible for the planning of Eigtved’s building was added to the maternity institution. the entire Frederiksstaden district. He also designed In the following years, up to a third of all Copenhagen births Amalienborg, Christian’s Church, the Marble Bridge, took place here. Quite remarkably, unmarried mothers Frederik’s Hospital (now Designmuseum Danmark) could give birth anonymously here and thus avoid being and countless palaces and mansions. condemned by the strict morality of the time. In addition to providing this service to the citizens, the maternity In 1755, master builder Lauritz de Thurah built the institution also taught midwives and medical students. northern front house as his private residence. The style is late Baroque with a richly decorated façade In 1910, the maternity institution moved to the Danish and a massive mansard roof. De Thurah was as great national hospital Rigshospitalet, and the buildings were an architect as Eigtved, and his buildings include Our assigned to the state, which used them until 2014 as Saviour’s Church, the Hermitage Palace, Church of Our offices. During this period, Amaliegaarden has been Lady (burned in 1807 by the British bombardment) and under continuous maintenance in accordance with the countless mansions, pavilions, palaces, convents etc. conservation authorities’ guidelines. All buildings are therefore in excellent condition. Only the interior of the Queen Juliane Marie buys the buildings buildings will be carefully transformed into beautiful The architect of Amaliegade 23, Nicolai Eigtved, was the In 1787, Queen Juliane Marie bought “de Thuras“ residences. master architect behind Frederiksstaden and also designed the first draft of the Marble Church. In the former botanical garden stands an old babtismal font dating back to the periode when Amaliegaarden was Copenhagens largest marternity hospital. 14 15 LIFE AROUND AMALIEGADE [ Life around Amaliegaarden [ Amaliegade and its adjoining streets are today considered morning bath salty, the water in the quay is just as clean the most exclusive neighbourhood in Copenhagen. It is as the North Sea. the home of many monumental buildings with beautiful colonnades, imposing columns, ornaments, friezes and Amaliegade is a quiet and peaceful street, but it is only cornices. Amaliegade itself is an oasis of peace and calm a short walk before you find yourself in the middle of in spite of the fact that it is situated in the middle of the Copenhagen’s vibrant recreational life. Bredgade, Store Copenhagen metropolis. Virtually no traffic passes Kongensgade and Store Strandstræde offer some of the through here due to the street ending at the courtyard of city’s best interior design and fashion shops. Around Amalienborg Palace. Kongens Nytorv, you can find an abundance of first-rate cafés and restaurants. Opera, theatre, art exhibitions At the opposite end lies the Citadel and the Langelinie and museums are all within walking distance from quay – a perfect area for a jog. And if you like your Amaliegaarden. 16 17 RENOVATION AND MATERIALS Walls after polishing and paint treatment. Architect and Royal Inspector of Listed State Buildings Poul Schülein