From a material perspective, the ambition is to investigate the use of timber and other biogenic materials alongside reused building components, including selected facade elements and windows. This is driven by the aim to reduce material consumption and lower the project’s overall environmental impact, while acknowledging the technical, regulatory and structural constraints that apply to large-scale residential buildings.

The facade strategy is to shape it by the availability and characteristics of reused materials. Through careful adaptation – such as reprofiling, perforation or surface treatment – these materials can be assembled into a coherent architectural system. What begins as a constraint will be used as a design premise, resulting in a facade expression that reflects material reuse without relying on uniformity or decorative effect.

The project is organized to support everyday use at street level. Ground-floor functions such as cafés, small workshops and wellness facilities are oriented toward the promenade, while shared residential amenities – including communal kitchens and exchange spaces – are placed on upper levels.

A car‑free core and a raised green courtyard create quieter zones for residents, while existing movement patterns along the harbor are maintained and extended. Together, these elements aim to strengthen Langelinie as an accessible and welcoming waterfront environment within the city.

The project also addresses the relationship between urban construction and landscapes beyond the city. Inspired by principles outlined in Denmark’s Green Tripartite framework, the development proposes a tangible link between the building and external landscape restoration, where land outside Copenhagen is designated for new forest and nature. This approach is intended to frame responsibility as something that extends beyond the project boundary.

The project is subject to political approval and a new local plan.