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VELOCIRCLE

type: architecture
year: 2014
location: Copenhagen, DK
collaboration: -

An architectural and technological reinterpretation of the Crystal Palace by Joseph Paxton is the base of the new concept on the »Israel Plads« in Copenhagen.

The planning and construction of this iconographic building was characterized especially by the spirit of the industrial production of components and therefore of the industrialization. The theme of ​​progress and the development of new technologies will be translated and redefined into the year 2014.
Copenhagen was voted as »European Green Capital« recently, which commends the city's efforts to be carbon neutral by 2015. The city sees itself as a leading figure for sustainability and wants to share its efforts with other European cities and bring them to the next level. In order to bring this development closer to the people, an exhibition concept is being developed in Copenhagen.
Every day 1.27 million kilometers are covered by bicycle in Copenhagen. 36% of the population commute by bike to work, school or university. In addition, more people are commuting by bicycle in the region around Copenhagen than in the entire USA. This is the theme of the new Crystal Palace in Copenhagen - the VeloCircle.