PHOTOS: A First Look Inside BIG’s Stunning Green-Roofed 8 Tallet Eco-Village

Posted By Diane Pham On June 26, 2011 @ 10:00 am In Architecture,carousel showcase,green roof | 6 Comments

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We've been closely following the development of Bjarke Ingels Group ^[6]'s 8 Tallet ^[7]in Copenhagen from the beginning, so when we were invited by both BIG and the Danish Design Center ^[8] to take an exclusive tour of the structure, we were on the first plane out! Settled just 15 minutes from Copenhagen's historic city center (by bike or train , 8 Tallet is a beautiful mixed-use complex that fuses modern living with the delicate beauty of Denmark's landscape. From stunning views of cows grazing upon grass to a glimpse of Sweden just over the water, 8 Tallet took our breath away!

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At 476 units, 8 Tallet ^[9] is Denmark’s largest housing complex. The structure’s most distinguishing feature is a wide promenade that weaves through the entire building from the bottom to the top, affording views ^[10] of all the units. The path also creates a channel for inhabitants to easily communicate and establish a sense of unity with each another.

The building offers a range of services for residents in a free-flowing program that encourages community. The multi-level, east-west design maximizes daylight ^[11] throughout the units and the courtyard. The building is without question colossal, but the careful management of space makes for a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The apartments sell for $500,000 and upwards, and additional detached units are still under construction. Visitors are invited to roam through the structure, park their bike ^[12] in the expansive cycle lot, enjoy the cafe and enjoy the spectacular surrounding views of the land and wildlife.

8 Tallet is shining example of the hundreds of new building initiatives that Copenhagen is undertaking to become a carbon neutral city by 2025.

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Photos: © Diane Pham/Inhabitat

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