JDS Architects' Iceberg Housing Mimics Jagged Floating Ice in Denmark

A design team comprising JDS Architects, CEBRA, SeArch, and Louis Paillard completed a massive iceberg-inspired development on the harbor of Aarhus, Denmark. The aptly-named Iceberg mixed-use project was completed in 2013 and consists of 200 apartments as well as office space and social facilities. As part of a commitment to social sustainability, the Iceberg was built upon the renovation of an existing, but out-of-use container terminal. In addition, a third of its housing was set aside for affordable...

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A design team comprising JDS Architects, CEBRA, SeArch, and Louis Paillard completed a massive iceberg-inspired development on the harbor of Aarhus, Denmark. The aptly-named Iceberg mixed-use project was completed in 2013 and consists of 200 apartments as well as office space and social facilities. As part of a commitment to social sustainability, the Iceberg was built upon the renovation of an existing, but out-of-use container terminal. In addition, a third of its housing was set aside for affordable rentals.

The Iceberg was selected as the winning entry in Aarhus' international design competition held in 2008.

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The Iceberg was selected as the winning entry in Aarhus' international design competition held in 2008.

The final five-acre development serves as a "living city quarter" and offers a diverse array of cultural and social spaces in addition to office and residential homes.

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The final five-acre development serves as a "living city quarter" and offers a diverse array of cultural and social spaces in addition to office and residential homes.

The iconic iceberg-like shape of the buildings was partly informed by the competition's challenging requirements for high-density as well as site height restrictions.

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The iconic iceberg-like shape of the buildings was partly informed by the competition's challenging requirements for high-density as well as site height restrictions.

The jagged rooflines also helped preserve ocean views and good daylight conditions.

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The jagged rooflines also helped preserve ocean views and good daylight conditions.

Section view of the Iceberg.

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Section view of the Iceberg.

To keep with the Iceberg’s geometric forms, the windows comprise a mix of triangular and square frames.

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To keep with the Iceberg’s geometric forms, the windows comprise a mix of triangular and square frames.

Transparent icy blue balconies extend from various floors to complete the wintry theme.

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Transparent icy blue balconies extend from various floors to complete the wintry theme.

JDS Architects’ Iceberg Housing Mimics Jagged Floating Ice in Denmark

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