Gemini Residence
MVRDV
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Two former silos on Copenhagen's waterfront are transformed into exciting new residences.
In converting the old twin Seed Silos on Copenhagen's waterfront
into residential towers the architects placed the circulation in
the core of the concrete structures and, literally, "clipped" the
apartment to the exterior of the silos.
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Both silo cores are covered by glass roofs, forming a lobby area
as tall as the building itself, and within which residents and
visitors will be able to pass upwards and downwards. In this way
the silo will form a new core for the project, while all of the
useable parts of the structure, all of its spaces, will benefit
from the project's unique location.
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The core becomes an open lobby atrium, covered by a glass roof
for natural light, with visible elevators, stairs, and access to
the apartment. The silos are connected on each floor.
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Floor to ceiling windows, and terraces, take advantage of the
spectacular views of Copenhagen and its harbor front.
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The Gemini Residence is part of Havnestad, Harbour Town, a new
urban district in Copenhagen.
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Facts about Gemini Residence
Total area:
9,800 m2
Silo size: 42 m, 25 m wide
86 Apartments each just over 100 m2
Architects:
MVRDV
Associate architects:
General Contractor:
Structural Engineer:
Peter Lind A/S
Last updated: February 19, 2013
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