Icon: Danmarks Nationalbank by Arne Jacobsen

The Nationalbank building in the middle of Copenhagen is a distinctive presence in the street scene. It was designed by the internationally renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen and is considered one of his finest works. The extensive building was constructed in stages, commencing in 1965. The first stage comprised the construction of a new note printing works. After Jacobsen’s death in 1971 the architectural firm Dissing + Weitling took over the building project. The central hall of “Nationalbanken” with it’s cathedral atmosphere, marble floor, walls and ceiling and the sculptural staircase is one of the most beautiful indoor spaces in the city.

Danmarks Nationalbank, Copenhagen, Denmark, by Arne Jacobsen.
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

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Milan Says:
January 28th, 2009 at 5:19 AM
Although this may look nice on the inside, the outsides are terrible in real life…

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