West Village by Manuelle Gautrand

West Village will display a facade of folded glass. French architect Manuelle Gautrand has found inspiration in Danish designer Le Klint's renowned design.

West Village by Manuelle Gautrand
Design Team: Manuelle Gautrand in collaboration with Kieler Architects A/S
Location: Copenhangen, Denmark
Cost: 23 million Euro
When to visit: Sometime in 2010

Copenhangen's shoping street, Stroget will soon boast a house brimming with creativity and joie de vivre. The site, Frederiksberggade 38/Vestergade 33 currently holding the decaying Absalon Building, which today, the two lower floors can be used, as the upper floors have ceiling heights of merely 1.5 metre. For many years, the building was maintained as little as possible, which is why its layout today appears unplanned and winding.

The new building will interconnect Copenhangen's historic Latin Quarter and the national romantic and modern-style houses surrounding the City Square. When completed, the new building will house a boutique hotel, gastronomy, shops & offices. The designers intended to bridge the old & new Copenhagen with this development. There will be a stimulating courtyard where visitors will be able to walk from Frederiksberggade to Vestergade.

Manuelle researched her design of the construction by pedalling around in Copenhagen to absorb
inspiration. She submerged herself in the city to uncovered the very soul of Copenhagen. Of course, she adds her own style to the project.





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