Copenhagen Police Station

Respect for heritage

With its geometric forms and references to Greek architectural elements, the police station represents a unique type of building in the Danish architectural portfolio. Based on this, all renovation and restoration projects have been carried out with respect for cultural heritage in the desire to preserve the building's original expression.

New and old

The connection to heritage is emphasized by the reintroduction of the original terrazzo floor in the service center, where an artistic cohesive appearance prevails. Despite efforts to preserve the old as much as possible, some optimizing adjustments have also been made in the service center, including partitioning glass walls in niches and new soundproofing construction, acoustic plaster, and integrated cooling in the ceilings. In this way, the building remains not only durable in a physical sense but also functionally sustainable.

The passage of time

As the passage of time has taken its toll on the building due to wear from wind and weather, it has been Alex Poulsen Architects' task to perform maintenance work. Maintenance tasks have included re-plastering facades and restoring the roof, natural stone, windows, and metalwork. These upgrades ensure the continued enjoyment of a sharply defined police station for many years to come.

An eye for detail

During the work on the police station, it has been crucial that the updated elements are executed with a high degree of similarity to the originals. In this regard, it is necessary to possess a good sense of detail and finesse, which the design studio has prioritized greatly. In the memorial garden, this has been expressed through replacement, plastering, and treatment of the ceiling.