Aller Press' new head office won the prize as the city's most beautiful house
The Municipality of Copenhagen has elected the city’s most beautiful buildings 2009. Aller Press' new head office won one of the eight prizes.
The municipality's arguments for awarding the prize to the Aller building:
With its slight curve and triangular form Aller Press’ media house emphasises the point of the narrow island of Havneholmen in the middle of the Port of Copenhagen.
The facades are coved with glass and Norwegian granite. The building stands on a plinth covered by granite which forms a terraced square in front of the building and on the building’s ground floor.
It is difficult to disregard this project. With artistic power, the building seems to balance on a knife's edge creating a convincing illusion of the stern of a ship.
The building is a “Gesamtkunstwerk” - carefully thought out in every detail. It does for instance meet the strict energy and ecological requirements of the new building regulations.
The atmosphere inside the offices is cosy and warm - and it lives up to high standards. The building is full of Scandinavian sensuality. It stands firmly on the ground and the lines form a synthesis at ground floor.
The building is seen as one of the most exciting in the area.
Diploma and 10,000 DKK to the architect (PLH A/S)
Diploma and 10,000 DKK to the engineer (Soren Jensen A/S)
Diploma and bronze to the building owner (Carl Aller Etablissement A/S).
Pihl has constructed the Aller building under a turnkey contract.
The other winners:
“Sluseholmen”, Copenhagen SV – one of the most successful new residential areas in Copenhagen. Pihl has built two of the blocks named Egholm and Askholm.
“Metropolis”, Copenhagen SV – dwellings – the landmark of the "Sydhavnen”.
“Metropol”, college in Copenhagen N – the new landmark in this part of the town.
“Åbuen”, Copenhagen N – bridge for cyclists and pedestrians – function and form comes together. Pihl has built the concrete foundation for the bridge.
Old warehouses for ships’ masts and “Mærsehuset”, Copenhagen K – rehabilitation with genuine commitment and romance.
"The Mountain" - dwellings - a peerless sculpture.
"The DR Concert House", Copenhagen C - the most interesting house ever built in Denmark. Pihl took part in the partnering project.
4 December 2009
