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Content Published August 30, 2017

Futuro art of living

In the sixties considered the home of the future. The material used for the Futuro house was mainly polyester plastic and as far it concerned the design minimalism ruled. The kitchen was kept simple with a grill only, and the living room supposed to work as well as the sleeping room.

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Content Published May 5, 2017

Scandinavian living

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Content Published November 23, 2016

My Helsinki

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Content Published October 1, 2016

Havnebadet

Copenhagen's most visited harbour bath Havnebadet.

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Content Published February 1, 2016

Frederiksberg rooftops

Frederiksberg is a densely populated municipality within the city of Copenhagen. Frederiksberg is known for the many parks, villa districts and many older buildings. During Strøm Festival I visited a synthesizer workshop on the ground level of this building. The organiser Ole Bjørn Binding invited to his rooftop overseeing the mesmerising Frederiksberg cityscape.

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Content Published October 8, 2017

Dome of Visions Copenhagen

The first Dome of Visions by architects Benny Jepsen and Kristoffer Tejlgaard build next to the Royal Danish Library. This geodesic dome was built to promote new ideas in construction and urban thinking as well as a consideration for a sustainable society of the future. Dome of Visions was used as an event centre for cultural events and open meeting place for the public. The temporary building was put down at the end of 2015. Currently, new geodesic domes are constructed for a period of time in collaboration with NCC and introduced to citizens all over the Nordic countries e.g. Aarhus, Stockholm, Visby and Helsinki.

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Content Published October 8, 2017

Sunrise in Nyhavn

Sunrise in Copenhagen can be the best experience ever depending where you at that time. This image is taken in Nyhavn, in the centre of Copenhagen at 8 o'clock in October.

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Content Published October 8, 2017

Modern Danish architecture

Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects finished the Havneholmen residential building in 2008. The European awarded housing complex stands out in its appearance for varying building heights of the apartments and the visual tone.

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Content Published September 27, 2017

House in the forest

Arrival at a mystical place. An old wooden house in the forest of an archipelago.

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Content Published September 27, 2017

The islands pier

Most idyllic wooden pier hidden by reed at a Finnish archipelago.

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Content Published September 27, 2017

Design for eternity

Designed in the sixties by the architect Aalto this stone garden furniture stands out on this rocky beach.

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Content Published September 22, 2017

Classic Danish interiors

One of the very successful concepts by Helsinki Design Week is the Design Diplomacy discussion series. Helsinki-based ambassadors residences open their doors to the public and registered participants gain the unique opportunity to explore the interior and architecture of the apartments. In addition, the events invite to a ludic Q&A card game session with a designer from each country meeting a corresponding Finnish design professional. This image is taken in the Danish residence in one of the many cosy meeting rooms fitted with classic Danish interiors.

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Content Published September 15, 2017

Konepajan Bruno

The primary event we visited at the Helsinki Festival was a silent opera concept, taking place in Konepajan Bruno, an old railway engine workshop in the district of Vallila.

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Content Published September 12, 2017

A scene in a living room

Latest once the audience got to the scene in the living room of the Forester family it became apparent that Janáček’s original is not the tale of a forest animal. Vixen is a modern play about a homeless young girl looking for shelter in the Greater London area. All around the living room spectators were seated on sofas, chairs or on the floor within the theatrical setting. Equipped with headphones they follow the emerging singer's dramatic dialogues sang in tenor and soprano while listening to the musical score.

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Content Published August 30, 2017

Prototype 001

This Futuro house is the prototype 001 which was fully restored by the WeeGee Exhibition Centre in Finland. It can be visited at the EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

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Content Published August 30, 2017

Entering Utopia

Entering the perfect place designed in the sixties by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen.

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Content Published June 26, 2017

Kunstnernes Hus Bar og Restaurant

The ground floor of the Kunstnernes Hus is dedicated to a good kitchen, wine and beverages. Moreover, there is a stage for live concerts and performances.

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Content Published June 13, 2017

Today at Islands Brygge

It's summertime and one of the most comfy or "hyggelig" places in Copenhagen is the grass area next the the waterfront in Islands Brygge.

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Content Published June 10, 2017

The Geodesic Dome

Kristoffer Tejlgaard and Benny Jepsen, are a recognised architects duo behind numerous geodesic dome projects in Denmark and elsewhere. The one in for Roskilde Festival is built up in 2012 with separate modules made out of plywood. Now, this is it how it looked a year after usage as party temple in the Dream City at the music festival.

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Content Published June 9, 2017

Post boxes

House number attached to a birch tree. Post boxes in the Finnish countryside.

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Content Published June 7, 2017

Infopoint 09

Info point numbers in Oslo characterise each outdoor culture attraction. Now standing at the Artic Pyramid shaped fish racks of the Salt project.

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Content Published April 30, 2017

Spring in Oslo

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Content Published April 3, 2017

Towards Västra hamnen

Malmö promenade and modern residential buildings as seen from the Ribersborg beach.

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Content Published April 2, 2017

Frozen Øresund

To seeing the Øresund sea frozen is rare. The image is taken in the wintertime depicting new buildings at the busy road Amager Strandvej at sunset.

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Content Published March 25, 2017

The staircase

Iron spiral staircase leading to a narrow gangway around the top of the palm house.

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Content Published March 25, 2017

Palm House

The Palm House is the centre part building of the Copenhagen Botanical Garden.

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Content Published March 10, 2017

Urban footbridge

Inderhavnsbroen, the new urban cyclist and footbridge in the centre of Copenhagen.

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Content Published March 1, 2017

Landskrona rooftoops

Landskrona is a small town in southern Sweden build originally in the late medieval period. Picture taken from the top floor on the Landskrona museum.

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Content Published March 1, 2017

New bridges of Copenhagen

The Polish star architect Cezary Bednarski designed the Inderhavnsbroen, a combined pedestrian and bicyclist bridge between Nyhavn and Christianshavn. The 180m long bridge was opened to the public in Juli 2016.

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Content Published February 6, 2017

Stockholm cityscape

Scenic winter view of old part of Stockholm cityscape and waterfront.

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Album Published January 22, 2017

Helsinki

Located in northern Europe the capital of Finland, Helsinki offers many attractions and cultural highlights in every season of the year.

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Content Published January 20, 2017

Experience Nordhavn

View at the harbor side, sea and newly developing area Nordhavn in Copenhagen. The image is taken on the illutron barge anchored at Refshale island opposite Nordhavn.

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Content Published January 20, 2017

Mid-summer bar

The mid-summer bar was set up next to the barge. Panorama view on old silos and other industrial buildings at Refshale island.

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Content Published January 17, 2017

Rothoffska colony

The Rotthoffska colony is Sweden's oldest allotment gardens, located next to the Landskrona Citadel.

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Content Published December 20, 2016

5A Copenhagen

The newly redesigned Nørreport station is the busiest transport hub in Copenhagen. The 5A bus is probably one of the most used transport vehicles for commuting from the airport across the city to the northwest of the town center.

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Content Published December 16, 2016

Nyhavn

The place where all tourists would go for a dinner or drink in Copenhagen. Especially popular during the summer season. Located in the center, close to Kongens Nytorv and the Royal Playhouse.

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Content Published December 10, 2016

St. Hans Day Bonfire

Observing on the top of art ship the St. Hans Day bonfire. A pretty rainy experience it was, however the bonfire was great.

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Content Published December 10, 2016

Performance gear

Every artist has some gears. At Illutron the instruments are rather futuristic looking and probably will spill some fire.

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Content Published November 16, 2016

Scenic promenade

Malmö promenade and modern residential buildings as seen from the Ribersborg beach.

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Content Published September 30, 2016

Sun bathing

Along the pier people sun bath and talk with friends.

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Content Published September 9, 2016

100 years old

Looking at the wooden house from the garden that was build a hundred years ago. Originally it was located on another archipelago before it has been moved in one very cold winter 4o years ago to this island.

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Content Published August 19, 2016

Finnish summer retreat

During summer times Finnish people retreat to their archipelagos - their rock islands with wooden houses and sauna.

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Content Published July 30, 2016

Busiest milestone

Definitely, in the summertime, the harbourfront is one of busiest milestones for people walking around or sitting down and having a Danish beer, sunbathing or mingling.

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Content Published July 29, 2016

Space for interaction

In-between the many entrances and lifts to the concert hall various spaces for interaction and meetings are accessible on different levels.

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Content Published July 29, 2016

Frøsilo

In 1965 Danish factory Sojakage (soja cake) constructed three silos near the harbourfront. In 1992 the factory closed down and then the silos were standing for years unused. Nowadays Frøsilo is private residential area rebuild on the base of twin silos designed and completed by Dutch architects MRVDV in 2005. The building stretches over 10.700 m2 and combines 84 apartments and parking close to the recreational waterfront.

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Content Published July 28, 2016

Multiple commuting options

There are multiple commuting options available how the get smoothly through the district of Islands Brygge. Copenhagen's city ferries are one of the popular options, especially for tourists. Otherwise, Copenhagener's prefer the many bicycle bridges that can bring you fastest to any destination between the south and the central part of the city. The modern building known as Frøsilo in the background was designed by Dutch MVRDV architects office.

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Content Published July 28, 2016

Summer in Islands Brygge

In the summertime, one of the most favourable places for Copenhagener's is the harbour waterfront district of residential area Islands Brygge. Popular between the Danish people is to go boating or simply swimming and sunbathing. This neighbourhood is much under redevelopment and known for modern architecture.

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Content Published July 27, 2016

Bicycle bridges

Islands Brygge can be best explored with a bicycle. There are many bicycle bridges that are built over canals connecting Islands Brygge with nearby districts.

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Album Published July 24, 2016

Experience Aarhus

Aarhus is the biggest town on the Danish mainland Jutland. Aarhus prides itself for many cultural events, museums, theatres and restaurants. ARoS is the art museum of Aarhus and the most visited institution in this city.

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Album Published February 28, 2016

Malmö

Malmö is one of the oldest Swedish cities and commercial and cultural centre of Scania. Malmö is transforming continuously through modern architectural developments that blend throughout the many historic sites of the city.

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