Urban Rigger

Copenhagen, Denmark

2018

Client

Udvikling Danmark A/S

Typology

Residential

Size m2/ft2

745 / 8,019

Status

Completed

2018

Client

Udvikling Danmark A/S

Typology

Residential

Size m2/ft2

745 / 8,019

Status

Completed

Urban Rigger gallery image | Bjarke Ingels Group

CONTAINERS — When engaged for the project, BIG started stacking containers in two layers: in straight lines; in parallel stacks; in links; like bridges; like Jenga. The regimented nature made it feel unfriendly.

CREATING THE COURTYARD — BIG then circled three containers to frame a central courtyard which allowed to minimize the footprint of the pontoon, while opening views to the water.

CREATING CONNECTIONS — By detaching the containers slightly, a hexagonal courtyard with open corners formed.

MULTI-LEVEL CONNECTIONS — Another layer of containers completed the circle, forming a hexagon of overlapping entities.

INTERNAL COMMUNITY — By enclosing the gaps with greenhouse glass, thermal exposure is minimized, enclosing the largest possible amount of space with the minimal amount of surface.