Bold and curvaceous

Metropolis
GRC cladding shapes Metropolis’s striking curves and shimmering blue facade
Year of Build:
2008
Architect:
Future Systems, Danielsen Architecture
Developer:
KPC Byg
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Metropolis stands as a landmark in Copenhagen’s Sluseholmen district, with its futuristic design and curved GRC facade. This bold architectural statement redefines urban waterfront living with a design inspired by the ocean.

Rising 45 meters, the 11-story Metropolis building is a landmark of modern design. Conceived by Future Systems and Danielsen Architecture, the building features three linked towers clad in 4,000 m² of GRC. The facade’s curved, wavy shapes are achieved using formable GRC, with marble powder aggregates for a shimmering blue finish.

Mounted with stud-frames and embedded inserts, the GRC panels create a seemingly seamless look, naturally evolving over time with a patina that reflects Copenhagen’s weather.

Approx. 4000 m2
unfolded GRC
Stud-frame
mounting solution

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