CPH Village Refshaleøen
By ARCGENCY
In Copenhagen, Denmark
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Author ARCGENCY
City Copenhagen
Country Denmark
Year 2018
Program Temporary Student Housing
Technical Info
Site area 3600 sqm
Gfa 0 sqm
Density 0 far
Population density 0 inh/ha
Home Units: 164
Jobs 0
Streetsroad: 0 %
Buildup: 0 %
NonBuild-up: 0 %
Residential 0 %
Business 0 %
Commercial 0 %
Civic 0 %
Description

    Temporary Housing and Site

     

  • The project is a temporary student housing community constructed from used shipping containers.
  • It addresses the shortage of student housing by utilizing former industrial port regions in the city, which only allow for temporary structures.
  • In Copenhagen, rules permit temporary housing for a span of 10 years in these sites, leading to the conceptualization of a structure that can be easily relocated.
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    Modular Design and Flexibility

     

  • The containers form modular units, and housing clusters are created by stacking containers.
  • Semi-private spaces are formed between container stacks, with transparent roofs covering outdoor living areas for residents to dine, dry clothes, etc.
  • The simple container structure allows for flexibility and personalization of the interiors. The entire structure is held together by joints and screws, enabling easy disassembly and relocation.
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    Sustainable Design and Lifecycle

     

  • The project adheres to Design for Disassembly principles, which ensure that high-quality materials can be reused multiple times, making the structure sustainable over its lifecycle.
  • The project takes into account the entire lifecycle of the materials used, emphasizing the importance of reusability and sustainability in temporary housing.
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    Private and Shared Spaces

     

  • Each container unit provides compact private spaces, including a kitchen and bathroom.
  • Residents are encouraged to use shared spaces for everyday activities like dining and laundry, fostering community interaction.
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    Community Space

     

  • A community house forms the focal point of the development, providing a flexible space for daily activities and public events on the harbor front, enhancing social interaction among residents.
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