Bakkehusene, Building complex in Hulgårdsvej, Copenhagen, Denmark
Bakkehusene is a housing complex of 171 row houses arranged in twelve wings, constructed with red and yellow bricks as single-story residences. Each house has an individual front garden and utility garden behind it, with living rooms facing southeast and kitchens facing northwest.
The complex was completed between 1921 and 1922 and marked the first major housing project by the Copenhagen Public Housing Association (KAB). The project was created to provide modern, affordable housing for workers and employees.
The complex demonstrates how early 20th century residents wanted to live: with private gardens and personal space, yet close to neighbors. This approach was groundbreaking for Copenhagen workers and employees who previously occupied dark rental tenements.
The complex is relatively central in Copenhagen and easily accessible by public transit. The houses form a quiet, planned residential neighborhood that is easy to explore on foot.
The site was previously used for allotment gardens, and this gardening culture persists in the complex today. Many residents tend their plots much as they did before, preserving a semi-rural character in an urban setting.
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