If You Like - Denmark - page 30

Architecture & Design
Copenhagen The architecture and design mother lode. Modern architectural marvels in-
clude the Black Diamond library extension, Operaen , and contemporary art museums such
as Arken ( 43 54 02 22; www.arken.dk ; Skovvej 100, Ishøj; adult/child/concession 85/free/70kr;
10am-5pm Tue & Thu-Sun, to 9pm Wed) , Louisiana and Ordrupgaard
Aalborg A striking waterfront centre designed by and dedicated to Jørn Utzon, plus an art
museum designed by Finnish great Alvar Aalto
Kolding The Trapholt museum of modern art, applied art and furniture design is a gem,
and incorporates Arne Jacobsen's one-of-a-kind prototype summerhouse
Tønder A converted water tower now showcases the fabulous chairs of homegrown design
hero Hans Wegner
Aarhus A modernist, Jacobsen-designed town hall, an art museum topped by a rainbow
walkway, and the new Moesgård Museum
Billund Watch the new Lego House take shape - a genius design that resembles a stack
of gigantic Lego bricks
Helsingør Another new design from the prolific Bjarke Ingels - this one a maritime mu-
seum cleverly built in and around a dry dock