Frederikskaj

The Frederikskaj residential complex is located at the old Teglværkshavn (Brickworks Harbour) by the southern harbour entrance to Copenhagen Docklands. The 152 flats are housed in two blocks - each with six access stairways.

Dissing+Weitling won the architectural competition in 2005 to design the flats with its visionary proposal to establish a new canal running closely adjacent to the blocks, drawing the reflection of the water's surface into the flats. The buildings are oriented to provide maximum benefit from the sun and views over the new canal with its kayak put in places and the magnificent, wide steps leading directly from the water to the little square in the centre of the complex.

With its copper clad facades, its large glass balconies and hardwood doors and windows, the Frederikskaj complex contributes with a warm and welcoming feel to the ambiance around Teglværkshavn.  With time the Frederikskaj facades will patinate, creating a reference to the verdigris of the historic copper spires and roofs along Copenhagen's waterfront.