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Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter
Charlottehaven
Copenhagen, Denmark
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If you need a place to stay in Copenhagen where you can feel at home without having to think about domestic chores, Charlottehaven’s serviced apartments offer great design and comfort after a busy day.
Located in a tranquil, yet central area of Copenhagen, Charlottehaven was a two phase project. Phase one was inaugurated in 2001, phase two in 2004. Phase one, containing 178 rental units, is a continuous block of five and six stories that occupies the perimeter of the site, creating a large internal courtyard.
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Photo courtesy Charlottehaven
With inspiration drawn from the area’s architectural history, the building expresses itself quietly in a rich interplay of light and shadow over meticulously detailed, contrasting materials. The flamed brickwork, with its variegated dark colors, was specially developed for the project in cooperation with the client and tileworks.
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Phase two, consisting of 44 service apartments, a health club, café, conference and meeting facilities, is housed in a long rectangular single story volume with two eight-story towers containing the hotel apartments.
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The inspiration and materials of the first phase are carried over to the second, unifying the entire complex in material and expression around the green courtyard.
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The reception area, serving both the apartment towers, the café and health club, is large and airy. A restored Fiat 500L is permanently parked, the colorful art is by Marianne Thygesen. The service is friendly, the atmosphere vibrant.
Photo: arcspace
Photo: arcspace
Photo: arcspace
The café, overlooking the garden and the pool, is open from morning to late in the evening. It is a cozy place to enjoy a meal, have a drink or a cup of coffee, or just read the newspaper.
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Relax in the 20 meter long pool with it’s sleek lines and dispersed light, or work out in the health club and finish the day with a massage.
Photo courtesy Charlottehaven
Photo courtesy Charlottehaven
The apartments, all with terraces, are cheerful with minimalistic design and equipped with all modern ammenities. The penthouse has a wrap around terrace.
Photo courtesy Charlottehaven
Photo courtesy Charlottehaven
Photo courtesy Charlottehaven
With its international format, Charlottehaven is also a perfect place for meetings and conferences, as well as festive occasions.
Drawing courtesy Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter
Completed 2004
Charlottehaven
Client: Harald Simonsens Ejendomskontor
Architects: Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter
Engineer: Erik Petersen A/S
Landscape: SLA
March 28, 2011
