Central courtyard inside floating student housing
by BIG in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Author BIG
City Copenhagen
Country Denmark
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Program Urban Rigger
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    -CENTRAL COURTYARD The central courtyard forms the heart of each housing unit. It is a community area for the residents.

  • GROUP SEATING This green garden seating forms the focal point of the courtyard. It provides users a connection with greenery despite being in the ocean.
  • WATER CONNECTION The staggered arrangement opens outs the central area to views of the surrounding ocean.
  • FLOATING STUDENT HOUSING Made of shipping containers, this temporary housing is constructed on a floating concrete platform along the harbour side.
  • SUSTAINABLE FEATURES The rooftops have green roofs and solar panels. Thermal windows, LED lights and hydro powered heat pumps help in energy conservation.

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