Danish design studio Cobe completes Opera Park, which is a green and lush oasis that can be found along the inner harbor of Copenhagen. It is made up of six modern gardens and a uniquely shaped greenhouse that replicates the look of a flower. The six gardens celebrate different geographic locations including Danish, North American, Oriental, Nordic, English, and subtropical.
Notably, the subtropical garden is located inside the flower-structural greenhouse. Founder of Cobe, Dan Stubbergaard explains that "The Opera Park is a place where nature comes first amidst Copenhagen's bustling urban development. With its six gardens, winding paths, and carefully crafted viewpoints, the project seizes elements of Copenhagen's historical, romantic gardens to tackle today's challenges such as decline in biodiversity and water management."
Image Credit: Cobe, Francisco Tirado
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Urban Green Spaces
- The design of Opera Park highlights the trend of creating lush and green urban spaces to combat the challenges of urban development.
- Geographically-themed Gardens
- The concept of having gardens representing different geographic locations showcases the trend of creating diverse and immersive experiences within urban landscapes.
- Replicating Natural Elements
- The flower-shaped greenhouse in Opera Park demonstrates the trend of replicating natural elements in architectural designs to enhance the overall aesthetic and experience.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Urban Planning
- The design of Opera Park presents opportunities for urban planning professionals to utilize green spaces in cities and address the challenges of urban development.
- Landscape Architecture
- The concept of geographically-themed gardens in Opera Park provides a new landscape architecture approach to create immersive and diverse public spaces.
- Architectural Design
- The unique flower-shaped greenhouse in Opera Park opens up possibilities for architects to incorporate natural elements into their designs and create visually stunning structures.
