Amphitheatre-like seating will be introduced to the courtyard at the Danish parliament in Copenhagen as part of a wider overhaul by architecture studios Cobe, Arcgency and Drachmann Arkitekter.
The revamp is set to open up the government complex to the public and establish it as "an accessible and inviting meeting place where everyone can experience democracy up close", Cobe said.
Cobe, Arcgency and Drachmann Arkitekter are overhauling the Danish parliament
"As architects, there is not a more inspiring task than being allowed to work with the physical framework for our democracy," said Cobe founder Dan Stubbergaard.
"Through this project, we aim to showcase the uniqueness of Danish democracy, making it open and accessible for everyone ? yet still efficient, safe and secure, and to invite us all further inside its buildings, into the heart of parliamentary work, creating a democratic meeting place for all." They will introduce amphitheatre-like seating to the courtyard
The design by Cobe, Arcgency and Drachmann Arkitekter was the winning entry of a competition and is being developed with engineering firm Sweco.
According to the team, it takes cues from "the Tingsted" ? an ancient Nordic outdoor gathering space for debate. This will be most evident in the courtyard, which will be updated with a cylindrical, sunken visitor entrance with amphitheatre-like seating.
A tree will sit at the base of the amphitheatre
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