Copenhagen Opera House
Henning Larsen · Copenhagen, Denmark · 2005
Henning Larsen’s Copenhagen Opera House occupies a prominent position across the harbor from Amalienborg, giving the building a deliberately ceremonial urban role. Opened in 2005, its composition is dominated by a broad projecting roof above a transparent foyer, while the auditorium and performance spaces form a more enclosed core behind. The building combines monumental civic presence with carefully framed views across the water. Its siting and scale make it an important component of Copenhagen’s transformation from working harbor to cultural waterfront.