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Copenhagen’s New ‘Sky Village’ Stacked Neighborhood

by Jeremiah on November 4, 2008 · 0 comments

Rødovre Sky Village, Copenhagen, Denmark

The municipality of Rødovre of Copenhagen, Denmark, announced today the Sky Village as the winner of the Rødovre Skyscraper design competition.  This 116 meter tall tower will accommodate apartments, a hotel,  offices, and a public park and a plaza.

Rødovre Sky Village, Copenhagen, Denmark

With 21,688m2 of real estate the new skyscraper will be located at Roskildevej, on the East side of Copenhagen. The design is based on a flexible grid, allowing possible modifications by re-arranging the units. Each ‘pixel unit’ is 60m2 square and are attached to the central core of the structure. This strategic design creates a stacked neighborhood, which they call a Sky Village.  It will also integrate the most advanced technologies suit to satisfy the Danish environmental standards.  [CONTEMPORIST] More

Building That Looks Like an Alien Base

by Stephen on August 17, 2008 · 0 comments

Sarah Scheider Rehabilitation Center Rainberg

This architectural landscape lying in the middle of snowy hill is actually concept for a medical rehabilitation centre in the Austrian Alps designed by architecture graduate Sarah Schneider. It is known as Asemic Scapes for Rehabilitation Center Rainberg. Unfortunately, it is not an alien spaceship landed somewhere. Designed to accommodate 50 patients, it features balconies overlooking the mountains and raised walkways running through the surrounding forests. More pictures of interior and designs at Dezeen.