Urban Hospice Building, Frederiksberg Building, Copenhagen Palliative Care Facility, Images
Urban Hospice Building in Copenhagen
Palliative Care Building in Denmark ? design by Nord Architects
20 Jan 2017
Urban Hospice Building in Copenhagen
Design: Nord Architects
Location: Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
Urban Hospice Building

Award winning architectural firm, Nord Architects, has unveiled its latest design; a contemporary Urban Hospice intended to create a positive environment while offering support for patients in need of palliative care. Located in the tranquil setting of Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, the vision was to provide a warm and protective atmosphere for up to sixteen patients. Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, was chosen to complement this setting and has subsequently been used throughout the build for the decking, windows and shades, door frames, as well as in outdoor spaces where Kebony clad plant baskets bring elements of nature into the Hospice. Krone Vinduer provided the custom-made windows for this project.
The project was designed to adapt to the neighbourhood, presenting a combination of spacious views and privacy for patients. Incorporating both curved and linear elements, the design allows for an impressive functional layout, built around a private inner courtyard. The design-process involved a close collaboration between the client, architects, an engineer and users of the hospice through an extensive dialogue that hea...