C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
‘opera house pavilion’ by C.F. møller architects in copenhagen, denmark
all images courtesy C.F. møller architects
image © julian weyer

scandinavian firm C.F. møller architects has completed ‘opera house pavilion’, a small
shelter by the water bus quay in copenhagen, denmark. placed next to the henning larsen-designed
national opera house, the small design draws from the semicircle shape of the existing jetty
to form a simple pavilion that offers a 360 degree view of the surrounding site.

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
site
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capable of accommodating up to 200 people, the shelter consists of two strips of copper
that circumscribe the layout. a glazed surface runs between the pair, establishing a
transparent facade for the interior. the copper roof features an asymmetrically-positioned
skylight which lends the fifth facade – which can be observed from the opera house’s
foyer – a level of lightness and character. chosen for its aging quality, the look of the copper
will evolve with time in addition to staying resistant to the elements of the harbour.

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
view from water
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a bridge which touches the pier provides access to the circular pavilion which can serve
two water busses at the same time. the interior has been finished with wooden surfaces:
oak floors and ceilings geometrically mark the surfaces while a curvilinear bench wraps
around the floor, providing seating for those who are waiting. at night, artificial lighting
will lend the pavilion a festive and welcoming atmosphere on the harbour.

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
exterior view
image © julian weyer

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
interior
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C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
skylight
image © julian weyer

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
in use
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C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
bench detail
image © julian weyer

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
at night
image © julian weyer

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
image © julian weyer

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
image © julian weyer

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
image © julian weyer

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
image © julian weyer

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
site plan

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
floor plan

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
section

C.F. møller: opera house pavilion
elevation

project info:

client: the a.p. møller and chastine mc-kinney møller foundation
engineer: alectia a/s
contractor: HSM industri, grenaa
size: 110 m2