The Program

This is a relatively simple program in the fact that there are only a handful of set requirements:

--The intended use of the building is a cinema, with three viewing rooms. Two of the viewing rooms are smaller, 60 person rooms, and the third is the main room capable of holding 140 persons.

--The site is choosen, and is located on a corner in downtown Copenhagen. Five streets intersect at this location, so it is a busy corner, full of pedestrians and car traffic alike. The night life is a complete turn from the everyday scene. The traditional style, small cafes and restaurants glow with neon lights and are bussling with people as they turn into hot spots at night for a more trendy crowd. Car traffic is almost non-existent after 8 pm.

--The design must recognize the surrounding area, and more importantly recognize the lines of the adjacent buildings. It must compliment those that it lies next to, and not juxtapose itself as a single building.

With these few requirements, a more free design can be reached, but is also difficult since so many possibilities exist. There are no restrictions on materials, shape, or style. There is a building height limit of 18 meters due to the adjacent buildings heights of 17 meters. This should be an interesting challenge and I look forward to the outcome.