A long-awaited bridge, which connects Copenhagen’s Nyhavn and Christianshavn districts, is officially opened. It’s been a long process, but now the pedestrian and cycling bridge is ready to use. Inderhavnsbro (the Inner Habour Bridge), locally known as “kissing bridge”, consists of two moving platforms that can slide outward, leaving a gap for the boats to pass. The bridge makes it easier for thousands of people to commute from one area to another, and makes Copenhagen even more friendlier for cyclists. The 180 meters long and 8 meters wide bridge is the third bridge in the inner harbour.
Photo credit: JENS DRESLING
The Inner Harbour Bridge is now opened October 5th, 2016decona
Our home city Copenhagen has won a Special Recognition Prize for sustainable urban development strategy. The jury of the European Prize for Urban Public Space, held in Barcelona, decided to create a special prize in order to recognize Copenhagen’s commitment to ensure a good quality of urban life.
The European Prize for Urban Public Space is a competition organized by European institutions with the aim to encourage the recovery projects and defense of public space in cities. Several finalists from Copenhagen showed great determination to create comfortable urban surroundings for citizens, showing city’s commitment to the quality of urban life. As a result, the jury decided to introduce a special category to acknowledge Copenhagen city as a role model in sustainable urban development and innovation, related to such issues as water management and sustainable mobility.
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Copenhagen wins a special prize for urban life quality September 20th, 2016decona
Great news! Decona was selected to participate in Vitus Programme, which is The Trade Council’s programme for Danish companies with a high global expansion potential. Launched in 2010 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the programme targets small and medium-sized Danish companies that have a high international growth potential and have the ability and determination to expand globally. Our focus for this year is New York and we are excited to see what it leads to.
Photo credit: YOSHIO TOMII
Decona accepted to Vitus programme September 21st, 2016decona
Happy news – our designer Morten Grønning Nielsen has won the Danish Design Award in the “Young Talent” category with his independent project “Happaratus”.
The Danish Design Award focuses on the value and impact of design. Young Talent Award is given to outstanding talents under 30 years old, who exemplify the Nordic design tradition. Happaratus is a disruptive tool which makes it possible to manually shape hard materials such as stone and wood with more sensitivity. The Happaratus “power glove” extends the capabilities of the hand as a sculpting tool and links innovation back to Scandinavian crafts traditions.
Photo credit: MORTEN GRØNNING NIELSEN
Photo creadit: DANISH DESIGN AWARD
Our designer wins the Young Talent Award September 21st, 2016decona
Decona has a brand new office. The new office is located on the 6th floor of the modern B!NGS centre. The B!NGS centre is placed in the old factory of Bing & Grøndahl – a porcelain factory which is now beautifully restored and turned into B!NGS conference center and progressive office building. The office is within walking distance from the city center and has a stunning view of Copenhagen, which makes Monday mornings way better.
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Decona’s brand new office space September 21st, 2016decona
