The Royal Library, Copenhagen, Denmark

Related people

Eric Haddenham (was created by)
Moe and Brødsgaard (engineer)
Schmidt Hammer Lassen (architect)

Date

1995-1999

Description

The Royal Library also known as "Black Diamond' is a monolithic cube cladded in lustrous black granite, animated by tilted planes and obliquely sheared surfaces. A large, vibrant, space is set on the axis that connects the water with the city - and the new library building with the old. The extension incorporates a bookshop, cafe, restaurant, research centers and archives, a roof terrace and the Queen's Hall, providing a venue for concerts, stage performances and conferences.

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