Østre Landsret / Court of Appeal of Eastern Denmark
Just around the corner from Orientkaj St. in Nordhavn, you’ll find Østre Landsret. Inside, the large atrium impresses. The walls are clad with wooden slates and the stunning light flowing in from the skylights is reflected in Jeppe Hein’s hanging sculpture.
The building’s interior is designed so that judges, jurors, witnesses, and defendants do not unintentionally encounter each other before they enter the courtroom. Seating areas, balconies, courtyards, and views of the water provide spaces where users of the building can find calm away from the courtroom. Østre Landsret is a complex building in a simple design with room for both people and the rule of law.
A modern high court
For a hundred years, the Danish Eastern High Court was situated on Bredgade and Fredericiagade in the very heart of Copenhagen. However, due to the need for more modern facilities, Østre Landsret moved in February 2022 to Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district into a brand new building designed by architectural firm Henning Larsen. The building’s architectural style is a clear reference to other iconic buildings of power in Copenhagen, but with an updated look featuring beautiful brickwork and a new interpretation of the classical columns.
The Judicial Machine Room
Apart from the beautiful atrium, Østre Landsret also has 20 courtrooms that are used every day to consider criminal and civil cases. The building also features art by a range of prominent artists, including Tal R, Sanne Ransby and Per Kirkeby.
Overview
- Built 2022
Who
Architect
- Henning Larsen
Where
Place
- Copenhagen, Nordhavn
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