BIG signs public housing project in Denmark

Recent social housing in Brazil can unfortunately be synonymous with poor quality architectural projects. However, there are countless examples around the world of solutions found to offer not only shelter, but decent housing at low costs. One of them is the Dortheavej Residence complex, by the company Bjarke Ingels (BIG), in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The apartments, as a whole, have a sinuous shape that resembles a chessboard. A curvature in the design creates space for a natural entrance plaza facing the street. The courtyard is open so that both residents and pedestrians can move around freely. ease. The facades have large windows and face south, with a view to taking advantage of natural light.