Mærsk Tower Revitalizes the Gloomy Research Campus in Copenhagen
Wrapped in 3,330 movable copper shutters that will weather to a green patina in the coming years, Mærsk Tower is an…
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Arne Jacobsen–Designed Hotel in Copenhagen Gets a Contemporary Refresh and Restoration
Local firm Space Copenhagen restored aspects of the building's original design while carefully adapting its spaces for the hotel's present-day needs.
Take a First Look at OMA's New Mixed-Use BLOX Project in Copenhagen
OMA's mixed-use project, which was 12 years in the making, rejects typical "nice" Danish urbanism—but is that a good thing?
Bouroullec Brothers Design Elegant New Showroom for Kvadrat in Copenhagen
The French designers used the Danish company's signature textiles as artwork throughout the new light-filled office and showroom.
Vibeke Rohland Brings Her Meditative Approach to New Sneaker Collaboration and Book
This summer, the Danish textile designer partnered with Adidas to update a classic pair of Stan Smiths and is now preparing to publish a new volume of her work.
The World's Best Design Cities 2017
Metropolis editors choose 15 cities around the globe that set the bar highest for progressive design and good living.
For Copenhagen, A Proposal That Turns Flooding to the City's Advantage
SLA architects' award-winning proposal for Copenhagen harnesses rainfall to create scenic public spaces for an underserved neighborhood.
The 10 Best Cities to Live In (2016)
Metropolis reveals its 2016 rankings.
Bjarke Ingels Bestows His Winning Touch on Old High School
BIG's sports and arts expansion at a Copenhagen high school shows that academic spaces need not be the center of scholastic life.
Paper Island, Copenhagen's New Design Neighborhood
&tradition brings sophisticated products to an emerging design neighborhood in Copenhagen.
Haute Cuisine: 5 of Today's Rising Restaurant Designers
An international band of designers redefine the dining experience.
At Copenhagen's Amass, Come for the Food and Stay for the Design
Matt Orlando and Gubi bring fine dining to Copenhagen’s industrial waterfront.
Norm Architects Aims to Brighten the Sober Danish Tradition
The refined simplicity of Danish-modern design informs every aspect of Norm Architects’ growing practice.
These Four New Design Entrepreneurs Excel at Finding (and Promoting) Talent
Emerging design entrepreneurs refine the art of finding and nurturing new work.
