Koncerthuset

DR Koncerthuset
Koncerthuset in August 2016
Map
AddressEmil Holms Kanal 20, Ørestad
LocationCopenhagen, Denmark
Coordinates55°39′29.37″N 12°35′20.75″E / 55.6581583°N 12.5890972°E / 55.6581583; 12.5890972
Public transit DR Byen Station
OwnerDR
TypeConcert hall
Capacity1,800
Construction
Opened17 January 2009 (2009-01-17)
ArchitectJean Nouvel
Website
drkoncerthuset.dk

DR Koncerthuset (Danish pronunciation: [ˈte̝ˀˌɛɐ̯ kʰʌnˈsɛɐ̯tˌhuˀsð̩, - kʰɔnˈ-]), previously known in English as Copenhagen Concert Hall, is a concert hall designed by Jean Nouvel. It forms part of the new DR Byen (DR Town) complex, which houses the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) and is located in the northern part of Ørestad – an ambitious development area in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Construction commenced in February 2003. The official opening was celebrated on January 17, 2009, making the total time of construction just a little under 6 years. The concert complex consists of four halls with the main auditorium seating 1,800 people. It is the home of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra.