Sølvgade Barracks, Military barracks turned student residence in Christianshavn, Denmark.
Sølvgade Barracks is a five-story brick and sandstone structure featuring two F-shaped buildings connected by a low gate wing along Sølvgade and Øster Voldgade streets. The layout creates interior courtyards and clearly shows the planned military design.
Architect Nicolas-Henri Jardin designed the barracks in 1771, replacing a graveyard which sparked local resistance. The building later became the Danish State Railways headquarters from 1926 to 2013.
The sandstone portal displays Christian VII's monogram, marking a moment when the reign shifted during construction. This detail shows how the building bridges two royal periods in Copenhagen's development.
The complex underwent extensive renovations in 2015 and now accommodates over 400 students in modernized living spaces. The Christianshavn location is easily accessible by public transport and surrounded by local shops and cafes.
Construction replaced St. Ann's graveyard, displacing a local income source where residents had housed soldiers. This shift shows how royal projects could reshape neighborhood economics overnight.
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