https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2609 en-us A small, low-scale hospice in Copenhagen fits into a larger campus with discretion and polish.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12818 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12818-urban-hospice-by-nord-architects-copenhagen A bronze-zinc alloy that has weathered to a greenish gold clads the Urban Hospice in Copenhagen, which is part of a redevelopment for social and health-care facilities. Photo © Adam Mørk Courtyards are carved out of the block. Photo © Adam Mørk The hospice is nestled among historic buildings belonging to the Deaconess Foundation’s campus. Photo © Adam Mørk Kebony—a sustainable softwood treated with chemicals to give it properties of hardwood—is used for window frames and shutters on the exterior. Photo © Adam Mørk Each room has a convertible sofa for family stay-overs. Photo © Adam Mørk The public living areas open on to a central courtyard. Photo © Adam Mørk The architects provide smaller, more secluded areas where patients can come out from their rooms. Privacy is emphasized in the design of visiting areas as well with enclosed two-person seating. Photo © Adam Mørk Image courtesy NORD Architects Copenhagen Image courtesy NORD Architects Copenhagen