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mean the units are filled with natural light and have
views either to the green courtyard or of the sur-
rounding neighbourhood. The 66 homes range in
size from 60-115m 2 , and the material has been kept
simple, with wood and concrete in light colours
dominating inside and out.
Lejerbo Copenhagen president Jan Hyttel says
the association’s ambition was to create afford-
able apartments designed by the world’s leading
architects.
“Together with BIG, we’ve succeeded in creating
sustainable, safe and functional homes that are in
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tune with the people who live in them.”
Bjarke Ingels says that economic constraints
often lead to scarcity.
“But at Dortheavej, we’ve managed to create
added value for the individual residents as well as
for the community as a whole.”
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Photography by Rasmus Hjortshoj
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Below:The stacking pattern
of the modules creates a 3.5m
ceiling height, making the
kitchen-living area particularly
spacious. It also gives each unit
a small outdoor terrace.
Right:Individual modules are
stacked five storeys high, in line
with surrounding buildings, and
gently curved to create a small
courtyard in front. The centre of
the curve gives access to a large
green area behind, and a link to
the rest of the neighbourhood.