Arne Jacobsen
This is the third post in my series about my favorite architects from the golden days of architecture. We are going back to Scandinavian design again, allow me to introduce Arne Jacobsen, one of the forefathers of Danish Modernism and Functionalism.
Born in Copenhagen 1902, educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture in Copenhagen and professor at the Academy between the years 1956-65. Jacobsen was both an architect and designer, his most famous works include The Ant chair, Model 3107 chair, The Egg chair, St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford, SAS Royal Hotel Copenhagen and Bellavista in Klampenborg. Personally, I have always admired the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, not only because it was Denmark's first skyscraper but for its clean design and the use of material. The hotel is located right next to the Tivoli (amusement park) and the Central Train station, which makes it a ideal place to stay if you are ever in Copenhagen.
When the hotel was built in 1960 it had a separate check-in and waiting area for people traveling with SAS from the Copenhagen International Airport. Buses would wait outside to transport the passengers to the airport itself. The terminal was located at the ground floor of the hotel, next to the lobby and was built to resemble the look of a airport. It was probably a very convenient service for the jet setters of the 1960s, but it was eventually discontinued. The hotel has obviously changed a lot over the years, but they have kept one room (606) in its original design, which also happens to be available to stay in if you want to experience a blast from the past.
PS. Happy birthday Ultra Swank, two years old September 1.
Related links
Official site
SAS Royal Hotel room design
Related posts
Eero Saarinen
Mies van der Rohe
The Crown Prince of Malmö
The Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, 1958
SAS Royal Hotel, exterior, Copenhagen, 1960s
SAS Royal Hotel, lobby, Copenhagen, 1960s
SAS Royal Hotel, restaurant, Copenhagen, 1960s
SAS Royal Hotel, SAS terminal, Copenhagen, 1960s
Born in Copenhagen 1902, educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture in Copenhagen and professor at the Academy between the years 1956-65. Jacobsen was both an architect and designer, his most famous works include The Ant chair, Model 3107 chair, The Egg chair, St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford, SAS Royal Hotel Copenhagen and Bellavista in Klampenborg. Personally, I have always admired the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, not only because it was Denmark's first skyscraper but for its clean design and the use of material. The hotel is located right next to the Tivoli (amusement park) and the Central Train station, which makes it a ideal place to stay if you are ever in Copenhagen.
When the hotel was built in 1960 it had a separate check-in and waiting area for people traveling with SAS from the Copenhagen International Airport. Buses would wait outside to transport the passengers to the airport itself. The terminal was located at the ground floor of the hotel, next to the lobby and was built to resemble the look of a airport. It was probably a very convenient service for the jet setters of the 1960s, but it was eventually discontinued. The hotel has obviously changed a lot over the years, but they have kept one room (606) in its original design, which also happens to be available to stay in if you want to experience a blast from the past.
PS. Happy birthday Ultra Swank, two years old September 1.
Related links
Official site
SAS Royal Hotel room design
Related posts
Eero Saarinen
Mies van der Rohe
The Crown Prince of Malmö
The Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, 1958
SAS Royal Hotel, exterior, Copenhagen, 1960s
SAS Royal Hotel, lobby, Copenhagen, 1960s
SAS Royal Hotel, restaurant, Copenhagen, 1960s
SAS Royal Hotel, SAS terminal, Copenhagen, 1960s
Labels: architecture, design, photos
Posted at 2:34 PM | 7 comments | links to this post 
My name is Chris and I live in Sweden. I love the 50s and 60s lifestyle and design. I am very fascinated by the architecture of the period too, for instance googie, modernism, the work of Joseph Eichler, John Lautner and Arne Jacobsen's international style. I have a large archive with space-age, library, bossa, cocktail, retro soundtracks and exotica music. I also believe that things were better in the old days.
7 Comments:
The beauty of simplicity can be so simply beautiful. How sad it is that--at least in my neck of the woods--design is marked by complication for the sake of complication. I appreciate your posting of these essential architects and visionaries. Also...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Your blog is always informative and entertaining.
Charles (aka Lee)
http://TelstarLounge.blogspot.com
September 9, 2007 3:43 PM
One of the most brilliant architects of all time. I could go on for days....
September 16, 2007 12:21 AM
If only the world was like that....
Never mind, we can all dream of a retro alternate reality:)
I've just started my own blog and would like to add you to my links if that's OK with you.
I'ts a good job CD's don't wear out because ever since I downloaded and burned your fantastic "Space Age Lounge" collections I have been listening to them constantly, please hurry with volume 4 :)
All the best from the UK
Jason
http://thecrimelounge.blogspot.com/
September 17, 2007 4:36 PM
Thank you Charles and thxjay! I agree with you completely. We can only dream of the past gone times now. At least the buildings are still there, even if they might have changed a bit over the years.
thxjay, your blog looks very interesting! Love the idea of posting Crime related albums, feel free to link back to my site if you want to!
September 18, 2007 9:02 PM
hi , I worked there as banqueting manager in the 70's for two years hoewever I'm from the uk , it hadn't changed ....
I have some great photos if you'd like them but i really appreciate the photos you have shown here
thanks for great blog
September 25, 2007 12:58 AM
I'd love to see your photos Phil! Please e-mail them or send a link to me at info at thirdphaze.com - Thank you!
September 25, 2007 9:02 PM
wonderful photos - every time I see the Egg Chair I just want to curl up in it - so beautiful!
I found you by searching under architecture and Sweden, and wonder if you can help me. I just returned from my first trip to Sweden, and was smitten by Malmo. In particular, I'd love to know who the architect was for the marvelous Hogskola in the harbor area. I saw information on it in the Stockholm architectural museum, but didn't think to write it down - thought I'd google later, but now I can't seem to find anything on that wonderful building!
Thanks - you can reply email if you know and will share - I don't want to clutter your comments but couldn't find your email address. mine is foster_hayden@hotmail.com.
Now I need to go through your back postings and enjoy the rest of your blog!
September 28, 2007 3:04 PM
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