BLOX
– much more than a building BLOX is one of Copenhagen’s major construction and development projects. It has been ongoing since 2006 – and is scheduled to open in 2017. When BLOX opens, you can use the new urban spaces and playgrounds, visit the café and eat at the restaurant, see exhibitions and hear about architecture and construction in a setting that is unparalleled in Denmark. BLOX is going to form the basis for an international growth environment for urban development, architecture, design and construction. In addition, BLOX also includes a residential component in the form of 22 flats on the top floors. When you come here to visit the many cultural institutions in the area – from the National Museum to the Black Diamond – you can start your tour at BLOX. We offer 350 parking spaces in the basement under the building and aim to bring the many great cultural experiences in the area closer together.
Our ambition is to make BLOX a magnet for city life. We want to see people come here for lunch, to play with their kids and to enjoy the view of the harbour. To further encourage that, we are also building a new bridge for Copenhagen pedestrians and cyclists. Via BLOX, the bridge is going to connect Christianshavn with Vester Voldgade. Why is the complex called BLOX? Because the architecture of the building is defined by blocks stacked on top of each other in a staggered formation. Because the building contains a wide variety of functions that build on and support each other, like building blocks. BLOX is designed by one of the world’s leading architects – Rem Koolhaas. It is going to make a real difference for Copenhagen Harbour, and not just because of its design!