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MVRDV
Gemini Residence
Copenhagen, Denmark

Two former silos on Copenhagen’s waterfront are transformed into exciting new residences.

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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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Total area: 9,800 square meters.
Silo size: 42 meters high, 25 meters wide
86 Apartments each just over 100 square meters

Completed: Summer 2005

Architects: MVRDV
Associate architects: Jørgensen & Wolhfeldts
General Contractor: NCC Construction Denmark A/S
Structural Engineer: Peter Lind A/S

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More information about the project, and other new developments in Copenhagen, can be viewed at Copenhagen X, an International Urban and Housing exhibition, that uses the entire city as its exhibition area.

August 15, 2005





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		MVRDV Gemini Residence Copenhagen, Denmark Two former silos on Copenhagen’s waterfront are transformed into exciting new residences. Photo: arcspace 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. Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace 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. Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace 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. Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace Floor to ceiling windows, and terraces, take advantage of the spectacular views of Copenhagen and its harbor front. Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace The Gemini Residence is part of Havnestad, Harbour Town, a new urban district in Copenhagen. Photo: arcspace Total area: 9,800 square meters. Silo size: 42 meters high, 25 meters wide 86 Apartments each just over 100 square meters Completed: Summer 2005 Architects: MVRDV Associate architects: Jørgensen & Wolhfeldts General Contractor: NCC Construction Denmark A/S Structural Engineer: Peter Lind A/S MVRDV arcspace features More information about the project, and other new developments in Copenhagen, can be viewed at Copenhagen X, an International Urban and Housing exhibition, that uses the entire city as its exhibition area. August 15, 2005