Urbanitarian

The Iceberg

By CEBRA ARCHITECTS
In Aarhus, Denmark

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Positioned on the outermost harbor front in Aarhus Ø, contributing to the transformation of the former container port into a dynamic neighborhood.
Comprising 208 apartments, The Iceberg is part of a larger development that will host 7,000 residents and 12,000 workplaces.

Laid out as four L-shaped wings with open street spaces in between, optimizing daylight and views.
Building volumes cut by jagged lines to create peaks and valleys, allowing visual passages akin to floating icebergs.
A simple algorithm ensures optimal daylight conditions for all apartments, even in the back wing
Instead of closed blocks, the complex is an open structure, adapting the scale to the surroundings and creating architectural appeal.
H-Structure pressed down in selected areas for a harbor-oriented character and pulled upwards in others for more urban qualities.
The design creates a seamless blend of city and harbor in a common architectural language.

Varying building volumes accommodate different apartment types, including two-story townhouses, smaller flats, and exclusive penthouses.
Balconies, shapes, and orientations contribute to a socially diverse urban environment, fostering a lively local community.
The Iceberg aims to be more than housing blocks, fostering a neighborhood ambiance and interaction.

Among the first projects in the 800,000 m2 harborfront city development, making it one of Europe’s largest.
The design is inspired by the extraordinary location, maximizing views, and sunlight, and respecting the urban context.

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