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contemporist.com - 11/4/2008

‘Sky Village’ Wins Competition for New Building in Copenhagen

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The municipality of Rødovre, an independent municipality of Copenhagen, Denmark, announced today MVRDV and co-architect ADEPT winner of the design competition of the Rødovre Skyscraper. The 116 meter tall tower accommodates apartments, a hotel, retail and offices. A public park and a plaza are ...

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