Floating Island Brings Fun to the Copenhagen Harbor
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Islands have always had a special allure. They encompass a unique combination of privacy, independence, 360-degree vistas, adventure, isolation, safety, and danger ? a little fantasy that everyone can enjoy. Now, Marshall Blecher and Magnus Maarbjerg of the Danish design studio Fokstrot have created a tiny island of their own in the Copenhagen harbor. “CPH-Ø1” is only just the first part of a much larger project called “Copenhagen Islands.” Birth of a Notion
Blecher and Maarabjerg agreed that the harbor needed a greater purpose, noting that the beautiful port should offer more than just a breathtaking view from the shores and a home for frequently idle yachts. They eventually envisioned a group of manmade wooden islands in the inner harbor that could either be hooked together to create a large public park or separated to accommodate more intimate events.
The project officially began with CPH-Ø1, a 215-square-foot five-sided floating pier with a single six-...
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