WERK Architects

Problem Carlsberg Byen, a new district in Copenhagen, sits on the site of the 1847-established Carlsberg Brewery, developed following a master plan that won the world’s best master plan award at the 2009 World Architecture Festival. Ottilia Jacobsens Plads is one of Carlsberg Byen’s new central squares, located where the original spring emerged, supplying water […]

Problem Previously, Carl Nielsens Allé was a busy parking lot covered with asphalt. The area lacked recreational spaces and greenery, and there were issues with water from heavy rainfall in the neighborhood. Solution Now, the urban space has been transformed into a lush area that the local residents can enjoy every day. During heavy rain, […]

FANTOFT CENTRAL PARK IN BERGEN From a grey parking lot to green and flourishing park that ensures a green framework for community. Problem Originally this student housing area was completely surrounded by parking lots. The area was planned on the premise of cars. There were only very few benches and no areas for recreation or […]