As of: 01/17/2023 5:54 p.m
After Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen can call itself the “world capital of architecture” and is now celebrating it for a year. The Danish Crown Prince Frederik described Copenhagen as a kind of showcase for the world.
The Danish capital Copenhagen wants to present itself this year as a metropolis of innovative and sustainable architecture. As this year’s World Architecture Capital, the city officially launched a year of architecture.
Copenhagen is considered one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world. It is especially known for its numerous cyclists. As the second city after Rio de Janeiro 2021/21, Copenhagen has been awarded the title of World Capital of Architecture by the UN cultural organization UNESCO and on the recommendation of the International Association of Architects UIA.
Danish architecture an “export hit”
Speaking at the opening ceremony for the theme year at Copenhagen City Hall, Patron Crown Prince Frederik said: “Take a walk, bike ride or just take the metro and see for yourself how Copenhagen is becoming a showcase for how architecture is changing the world can.”
Good architecture has become an important part of Danish identity, said Queen Margrethe II’s son. “We are all surrounded by it – it is our architecture and reflects who we are as a society,” said Frederik. It has also become a Danish export hit, he added, referring to the world-famous Sydney Opera House designed by the Danish artist Jørn Utzon.
Hundreds of events planned
In 2023, Copenhagen has over 300 events planned. Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen is proud to have her city named this year’s Architecture Center of the World. “It’s a great honor and a huge recognition of Copenhagen’s architecture and urban development,” she said. Copenhagen wants to inspire and share knowledge – and is also looking forward to inspiration from others and discussions about the cities of the future.