Stanley House

Stanley House is a protected Rococo building in Christianshavn consisting of two main stories above a high basement with a mansard roof covered in black-glazed tiles. Nine facade sections and classical proportions define its exterior appearance.

Sculptor Simon Carl Stanley built this house between 1755 and 1756 as both his residence and workshop for artistic work. Its architectural significance led to registration on the Kulturstyrelsen protected monuments register in 1918.

The building displays English design features through its three-part Palladian window, which differed from typical Danish construction of that era. This window style was uncommon in Copenhagen and continues to shape the facade's appearance today.

The building sits at Overgaden oven Vandet 6 in a distinctive area filled with waterfront timber buildings. The neighborhood is easily walkable and offers multiple viewing angles of the facade.

The side wings were elevated in 1783 from ground level to match the height of the main structure, altering the building's original appearance. This modification remains visible in the subtle differences between the styles of the main section and wings.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1756

Architectural style: Rococo

GPS coordinates: 55.67060,12.58820

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40