Domus Vista Explained

Building Name:Domus Vista
Location:Nordens Plads 4 Frederiksberg
Copenhagen, Denmark
Coordinates:55.6708°N 12.5005°W
Completion Date:1969
Status:Complete
Building Type:Residential
Floor Count:30
Architect:Ole Hagen
References:[1] Domus Vista on www.emporis.com

Domus Vista is located in Copenhagen at Roskildevej in Frederiksberg and is, at 102 metres,[2] the tallest residential structure in Denmark and the second tallest residential building in Scandinavia. The tallest is Turning Torso in Malmö, which was completed in 2005.

History

The building was designed by architect Ole Hagen and was completed in 1969. It was built by builder Harald Simonsen, who also took part in the construction of Hostrups Have in Frederiksberg.

Domus Vista has 30 floors and 470 apartments. The lower floors were originally a hotel with restaurant, banquet facilities and living rooms. The hotel was closed in the early 1970s. The ground floor now houses a shopping centre and library.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emporis building ID 148913 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160307044245/http://www.emporis.com/buildings/148913/domus-vista-frederiksberg-denmark . dead . March 7, 2016 . Emporis.
  2. Building designs looked over by Frederiksberg Municipality.