BIG has released images for a pagoda-like hotel which will be built in Copenhagen’s iconic amusement park in the centre of the Danish capital. Developed for Tivoli Gardens, the 18-storey hotel, named H. C. Andersen Hotel, will be situated inside Tivoli Gardens amusement park and vis-à-vis Copenhagen City Hall. 

The project is realized as part of a larger transformation and pedestrianization of the Tivoli Garden’s main entrance by urbanists from Gehl and consists of refurbishing and re-purposing the 1893 Tivoli Castle, renovating the 1883 Panorama Pavilion and building a new 18-story pagoda.

BIG's new hotel will make contribution to Tivoli’s tradition of balancing its old-world charm with visionary architecture. For both parties, a sustainable profile is essential. 

Tivoli’s new pagoda, like Tivoli itself, will be covered in lush gardens and greenery. It will have a sustainable profile to the highest standard in keeping with Tivoli’s tradition of buying green energy and generally generating as small an environmental footprint as possible.

"Tivoli is a unique oasis of lush gardens and whimsical architecture in the center of Copenhagen. A truly cosmopolitan neighborhood in the heart of the Danish capital, Tivoli’s cultural and bio-diversity is unlike any other place in Copenhagen," said Bjarke Ingels, Founding Partner & Creative Director at BIG.

"With a renovation of the 1983 Tivoli Castle and the addition of a new building, we have attempted to capture and accentuate the character of the existing castle, creating a new typology inspired by Tivoli’s archetypical architecture."

"A hybrid between the garden’s pagodas, pavilions and towers, our proposal builds a bridge between the city’s history and present – the nearby Rundetårn and Axel Towers – as well as the city’s archive of unrealized dreams. Past, present and fantasy unified in the heart of Copenhagen."

Founded in 1843, Tivoli is a historic site as well as modern attraction and experience brand. The continued development is the key to the success of the iconic amusement park.

"Only through projects such as this can Tivoli stay relevant for future visitors. It has been proven time and time again, that depending on Tivoli’s historic charm is not enough. Change is in Tivoli’s DNA, it is our heritage, and Tivoli has always hired the best architects to make sure that new additions will stand the test of time, because we are building for the future," said CEO Lars Liebst.

In addition to the H. C. Andersen Hotel project, Tivoli together with Gehl CEO Birgitte Bundesen Svarre presented an idea to turn busy Vesterbrogade into an urban park. Acclaimed urban design and city planners Gehl have designed a 10,400-square-metres recreational space with only pedestrian and cyclist traffic in front of Tivoli and adjoining Copenhagen’s City Hall Square. 

The urban park will serve as a buffer area for big events in City Hall Square and in Tivoli and will strengthen Copenhagen’s green profile as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The next step for the project is to make the final proposals for the projects and subject the proposals to the municipality. There will also be a period for public hearings, and it is not possible at this time to set an opening date for either project. 

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