A three-dimensional game of Tetris where zigzagging corridors and 'shark-tooth' balconies create a vertical backyard community.
Apartment buildings in Copenhagen.
Featured in Bjarke Ingels's definitive monograph, BIG: Formgiving.
Visitor Guide
Take the Metro to Ørestad and walk from the station; the apartments' floor-to-ceiling glass makes them look like a massive 'doll house' at night.
The south park, looking up at the V-house. The triangular balconies create a rhythmic, crystalline refraction that is unique to this project.
Private residences. The ground floor is supported on piles, providing public space for bicycle storage and community access. The exterior is always visible.
Out of 225 units, there are more than 80 unique apartment types. This complexity transforms the facade into a vertical community where no two levels are the same.
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Design & Structure
Follows BIG's 'Yes is More' principle, welcoming contradictions. The blocks were opened and turned through transformations to ensure corridors have daylight in both directions.
Features solid oak floors and dark hardwood balconies. Walls and ceilings are raw white concrete, while internal stairs are white painted steel.
The wedge-shaped balcony planes were designed to combine minimum shade with maximum cantilever. The V-block slab is pushed from the center to generate diagonal views.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed VM Houses?+
VM Houses was designed by Bjarke Ingels and completed in 2005. It is located in Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark.
Where is VM Houses located?+
VM Houses is located in Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark. Its coordinates are 55.6342°, 12.5826°.
When was VM Houses built?+
VM Houses was completed in 2005. It was designed by Bjarke Ingels.
Can I visit VM Houses?+
VM Houses is a real building in Copenhagen Municipality that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.