Extensive renovation and renewal of Copenhagen Central Station.

Urban Development & Mobility

Copenhagen Central Station, Transformation and upgrade
Copenhagen, Denmark

Gottlieb Paludan Architects was the architectural consultant on a comprehensive renovation and renewal of Copenhagen Central Station. The modernization of Copenhagen Central Station consisted of a number of sub-projects and included renovation of the station's large roof structures, the concrete structures under the departure hall and at the railway trench, extension of platforms and renewal of the aprons.

The renovation of the roof structures was a logistically complex task, as some of the work was carried out from scaffolding above the rails while the trains passed by. Two of the long-distance train platforms have been extended under the station hall.

Client
DSB
Status
Completed
Year
2008
Collaborators
Sweco, Bartenbach, Gunver Hansen, Anite Jørgensen
Areas of Expertise
Buildings
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Renewal of platform sections under conservation considerations

The task was to create high quality and attractive platform sections under cramped conditions. The aim was to create clarity, simple logistics with new stairs and elevators to the station hall, good and abundant lighting, and a character and coherence in materials and expression that corresponds to the station's conservation status.

The lighting is a specially developed ceiling flood system complemented by scattered downlights that evoke sunlight.

The project won the Danish Light Award in 2009.

The aim was to create clarity, simple logistics with new stairs and elevators to the station hall, good and abundant lighting, and a character and coherence in materials and expression that corresponds to the station's conservation status.

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