Nordbro

Nørrebro is the melting pot of Copenhagen, characterised by an extremely diverse mix of residents, including many newcomers from other countries. There is a multitude of shops selling food from all corners of the world, and many different languages are spoken in the street. However, many steps have been taken in an attempt to open up the district and make it safe for everybody. One such initiative is the construction of about 500 student flats at its heart. Social sustainability has been an important element during the project development phase, with the client keen to give something back to Copenhagen. Consequently, the result is something as unusual as a high-rise building with affordable housing on all floors. For example, a flat designed for flat-sharing and offering good views in the tower is the cheapest flat in the complex. Nordbro is built on a large unifying base with multiple outreaching and communal functions on the ground floor. From here, five tower blocks rise up along the street, Borgmestervangen. Round the corner are another tower block and a 100-meter-high slim and elegant tower which reaches to the sky as a landmark for the complex and for the district as a whole.