Dramatically placed a few meters above terrain overlooking the Øresund strait, Denmark’s new national aquarium in Copenhagen, The Blue Planet, stands as a connecting link between land and sea. The swirling curves of the building draws the visitors inside, just like the circulating currents of the whirlpool that inspired its shape.
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The Cultural Center, "The Arch", located in the Southern Norwegian village of Mandal, is shaped like a green blanket that elevates and integrates the building in the surrounding landscape.
Located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, between the Albert Dock and the Pier Head, and next to a row of prominent historic buildings dubbed "The Three Graces" the museum building is conceived as inclined or elevated platforms, gradually forming a sculptural structure.
Alison creates synergy between education, research and commercial activities inspired the choreography of life in the complex.
A new pavilion and addition in keeping with the Tivoli spirit.
The winning proposal Lighthouse by 3XN and UNStudio offers an entirely new harbour promenade with evening sun and public access to the unique view of the bay from the top floor of the high-rise.
Added as an extension to Amsterdam’s music hall on the Ij River in Amsterdam, BIMhuis works as both a landmark building and an exciting new public space.
With the Royal Danish Embassy in Berlin, 3XN has created a building capable of exuding embassadorial dignity, and at the same time a place filled with light and life, reflecting the Danish spirit.
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