1 room apartment on 35 m2

ONE- AND TWO-ROOM HOMES

The former police station at Store Kongensgade is being transformed into contemporary rental homes in the heart of Copenhagen K. The project will create an architectural retreat within the city, with balconies and an atmospheric, split-level courtyard facing southeast.

Most of the homes in the building are one-room studio apartments, some with balconies. A smaller number of two-room apartments, each with a balcony, are located on the top floor. The bright, modern interiors are planned for practical everyday use, with a comfortable standard suited to life in the city. In the main room, white walls, doors and window frames provide a light backdrop, with space for a study or work area as well as a combined sofa and sleeping area. The well-planned kitchen section accommodates both simple meals and more ambitious cooking. Bathrooms feature a wall-mounted toilet, a shower enclosure and underfloor heating. Every detail has been considered with the residents' own furnishing choices in mind.

The building is being renovated throughout and given a contemporary appearance. Its existing façades will be clad in attractive tombak, whose golden-brown colour resembles copper and gives the exterior a lively, durable identity. Smooth and perforated sections create a changing interplay of light and appearance, while large floor-to-ceiling windows bring abundant daylight into the homes. The five uppermost apartments facing Store Kongensgade have balconies with room for furniture and screening from neighbouring balconies. Exterior window frames will be made of coloured aluminium in a tone that complements the tombak. On the courtyard side, attached "cassettes", alternating between open and closed, add variation to the building's form and create a lively expression. Together with the golden façade material and large windows, this arrangement lets light move in and out of the homes. Several apartments also have inviting balconies overlooking the courtyard. The building's high ground floor will house a grocery store, accessed from Store Kongensgade. The 1970s police station will thus become a refined presence in the streetscape, designed to sit considerately among the surrounding classical architecture.

The homes are in one of the city's most sought-after areas. Historic mansions and grand residences stand alongside renovated shopfronts, yoga studios and a wide range of dining options on Store Kongensgade. Established in 1650, the street runs from Østerport Station to Kongens Nytorv and is the westernmost traffic artery in Frederiksstaden, Copenhagen's oldest district. City life is close at hand, as are some of the capital's leading attractions: Marmorkirken is just metres away, while Nyhavn, Ofelia Beach and Toldboden are a short walk away. Nearby options include running routes at Kastellet, in Kongens Have or along the waterfront, as well as shopping, cosy coffee bars, galleries, fitness centres and Sunday brunch with friends. The minimum rental period is 9 months, with 3 months' notice. Please note that the photos are of a show apartment.

• Balcony/terrasse
• Lift