Copenhagen continues to build and expand, and the next stage will be the development of Refshaleøen, a former military base and industrial zone on the harbourfront across from the Little Mermaid statue. But what will the mobility mix look like when the district is completed in a ...Show more
A Renaissance Icon Rises from the Ashes
When Børsen caught fire on 16 April 2024, Denmark lost one of its most iconic landmarks. In this episode, we visit the historic building during its reconstruction and speak with Mette Tony, co-founder of Praksis Architects, about the challenges of rebuilding an important piece of ...Show more
Architecture Through a Social Lens
Visit most of the major architecture firms in Copenhagen and you might be forgiven for thinking the industry is more diverse than most, but as we learn in this episode, things aren't always what they seem. Christine Bjerke is an architect and the co-founder of Building Diversity, ...Show more
Bioregional architecture - building from the materials which surround us
The Hedeskov Living Lab in Djursland, on the Jutland Peninsula, points towards a potential paradigm shift in sustainable architecture. In this episode, we meet architect Justine Bell from Djernes & Bell, who tells the story of transforming a former school into a centre for educat ...Show more
Why Architects Love Dinesen Floors
You find Dinesen wood floors in museums, flagship stores, restaurants, galleries and historic buildings around the world. But what is it about these extraordinary timber planks that architects love so much? In this episode, host Michael Booth visits the 128-year-old family compan ...Show more