Israel's Square

Copenhagen, Denmark
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj

The new Israel's Square consists of a folded surface floating above the ground - like a flying carpet. The square, or surface, hovers between two worlds: the city and the neighboring Ørsted Park. The park wanders into the square as a series of cut-outs on this surface, and folds are placed towards east and west to create sitting areas. Different features and facilities are created on the surface, inviting visitors to stay. For example, niches with bench formations under the tree crowns, a lowered green playground area close to N. Zahle's School, areas for ball games and play and a trickling waterfall.

Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Foto © Rasmus Hjortshoj
Architetti
COBE
Sede
Copenhagen, Denmark
Anno
2014
Cliente
City of Copenhagen
Program
Renewal of Israel's Square
Size
12.500 m2
Status
1st prize in competition 2008, construction start 2013, completion 2014
Collaborators
Sweco Architect, Niras, professor Morten Stræde
Team
Dan Stubbergaard, Caroline Nagel, Morten Emil Engel, Therese Wallstrøm, Jens Wagner, Tobias Mürsch, Christian Sander

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