Public path and lookout point amongst reeds in Stadsgraven
Collaborators
Københavns kommune
Location
Christianshavns Vold, Copenhagen
Category
Public Space
Timeline
2020
Platform C Is a new public space in Copenhagen designed to provide public access to a hidden wetland in the city´s historic `Christianshavn´ district for launching kayaks, swimming or just relaxing with a coffee.
Platform C is a public meeting place and floating observation point located at Ravelinen, a quiet body of water in the heart of Copenhagen. From here, the view opens toward the surrounding landscape, while the platform’s low height creates a sense of closeness to the water’s surface.
The space was designed by MAST to be modular with the potential to add additional platforms at different locations around the city´s harbours and wetlands.
The design includes a protective semi-circular bench with a high back to protect from the wind. It has been inspired by traditional danish boat building techniques and has been hand built in the boatbuilding yards of southern Copenhagen.
The construction is composed from 900 metres of danish oak slats which pivot around a centre and creates an open crystaline structure.
