UN City, United Nations office complex in Marmormolen, Denmark.
Description
UN City is an office complex with a distinctive eight-pointed star shape in Marmormolen that houses multiple United Nations organizations under one roof. The building connects its eight wings through open central atrium spaces and walkways.
History
Construction began in 2010 as part of Copenhagen's port area renewal and was officially opened in July 2013. The project emerged from a desire to concentrate multiple UN agencies in one place while creating a modern urban space.
Culture
The building brings together staff from over 100 countries working for different UN organizations like the WHO and UNICEF. This diversity shapes daily life here and makes it a place where international cooperation happens on a practical level.
Practical
The building stands on an artificial island and features automatically adjusting metal blinds that regulate sunlight. The location offers security and makes the walk across the bridge to arrival a distinctive experience.
Did you know?
The building uses 1,400 solar panels and seawater cooling systems that reduce energy consumption by 55 percent below standard office buildings. These innovative systems make it a model for sustainable building practices in urban settings.
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