Role model all along the line –
new underground stations for Copenhagen
As individually designed urban spaces, the station entrances present themselves in different colours and shapes. The user-oriented construction, designed by the renowned engineering firm Arup, is intended to make navigation easier for passengers and increase the quality of their stay through clear lines of sight and minimal signage. Almost 12 000 ceramic tiles in red, green, white and grey make a striking impact at the stations. Common to all the tiles is a glossy or silk-matt surface, which was created with a special application technique. During the firing process, a wave-like relief is formed in the glaze, which creates a lively surface depending on the viewing angle and reflection. Thanks to their easy maintenance, these ceramic tiles are ideal for construction projects of this kind.
Architect: Arup
Façade cladding: Moeding Keramikfassaden GmbH, Marklkofen
Photo: Anke Müllerklein