JeffReuben
Medusa and Pegasus in Copenhagen
The Mosendalgård apartment building at the corner of Rosenørnsallé and Julius Thomsens Gade in Copenhagen is an often overlooked architectural gem of Copenhagen. It is located in an edge area, a few blocks outside the Inner City (Indre By) on the outskirts of the Nørrebro neighborhood and just outside the boundary of Frederiksberg, which is an independent municipality in the Copenhagen capital region. Although it is off the beaten path, it’s certainly worth a visit for those who appreciate architecture and good food.
On the architecture front, this attractive 1930 building was designed by architect Alfred Skjøt-Pedersen. This part of Copenhagen experienced a building boom in the 1920s and 1930s, including the Radio House across the street, which is now occupied by the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
When this building was designed and built, it was a time of shifting architecture styles. Historically inspired designs, long ascendant, were on the wane; Modernism, also known as Functionalism or Funkis in Danish, was on the rise in Europe; and Art Deco was at its zenith though it was not as popular here as in places like Paris or New York. This building embodies that transitional period.
It’s most distinctive characteristic is the low relief panels with silhouettes of figures from Greek mythology, including Pegasus and Medusa.
Besides architecture, it’s also a good choice for a meal, as the building occupants include the Michelin-starred Restaurant Radio.
For more information, see my article for Scandinavian Standard about this and other Copenhagen buildings hiding in plain sight:
www.scandinaviastandard.com/find-these-hidden-architectur...
Medusa and Pegasus in Copenhagen
The Mosendalgård apartment building at the corner of Rosenørnsallé and Julius Thomsens Gade in Copenhagen is an often overlooked architectural gem of Copenhagen. It is located in an edge area, a few blocks outside the Inner City (Indre By) on the outskirts of the Nørrebro neighborhood and just outside the boundary of Frederiksberg, which is an independent municipality in the Copenhagen capital region. Although it is off the beaten path, it’s certainly worth a visit for those who appreciate architecture and good food.
On the architecture front, this attractive 1930 building was designed by architect Alfred Skjøt-Pedersen. This part of Copenhagen experienced a building boom in the 1920s and 1930s, including the Radio House across the street, which is now occupied by the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
When this building was designed and built, it was a time of shifting architecture styles. Historically inspired designs, long ascendant, were on the wane; Modernism, also known as Functionalism or Funkis in Danish, was on the rise in Europe; and Art Deco was at its zenith though it was not as popular here as in places like Paris or New York. This building embodies that transitional period.
It’s most distinctive characteristic is the low relief panels with silhouettes of figures from Greek mythology, including Pegasus and Medusa.
Besides architecture, it’s also a good choice for a meal, as the building occupants include the Michelin-starred Restaurant Radio.
For more information, see my article for Scandinavian Standard about this and other Copenhagen buildings hiding in plain sight:
www.scandinaviastandard.com/find-these-hidden-architectur...