The Copenhagen Opera Pavilion was commisioned by the A.P. Møller Maersk Foundation .

The Water-Bus stop was built to accommodate the many guests coming from the Copenhagen Opera House at Holmen waiting from the Water Bus.

The exterior is clad with copper panels making references to the towers of Copenhagen and the bridgetowers at Langebro and Knippelsbro placed along the inner habour.

The flooring is made of oak wood – another maritime reference; King Christian IV planted oak forests in order to supply oak wood for the ships of the Danish fleet. The other many special details are made of brass, a metal that can withstand the highly corrosive salty air from the sea.

The bench is a one off design made specifically for the Pavillon. The sides of the armrest have inlays of brass and specially made tamper proof brass bolts.The bench is mounted to the low wall hovered from the floor in order to make it look light and make cleaning easy.

The large glass panes provide a 360 degrees view around the habour.

The roof was given special attention as this ‘fifth’ facade was to be seen high above from the Opera. The asymmetrically placed round skylight combines with the fine roof pattern leading the water out via a gutter drain in a cascade directly into the water. The landing bridge is clad in copper as well.

A unique piece of architecture in a very special setting.

Photos: Julian Weyer

https://www.apmollerfonde.dk/projekter/operapavillon/