We are currently restoring the iconic building, the Børsen in Copenhagen.
Today, Børsen is the largest protected building in Denmark, and all copper work must be carried out exactly as it was in the original construction.
The building was constructed between 1619 and 1625 by Christian IV and is designed in the Dutch Renaissance style.
Scope of the project:
The roof renovation will take place in stages, so we aim to have as little scaffolding up as possible. First, all the copper will be dismantled, and then the new copper will be applied according to the old traditions and methods from the building’s original construction.
In addition to the carpenter’s and our work, there will be significant stone carving and masonry work, which will take up to 6 years. On all the cornices and the building’s decorations, the copper is so well-preserved that it will not be replaced.
On our Instagram, we have compiled ongoing footage from the construction site.
Technical and Environmental Perspective:
As with all other construction projects, all copper is sent for recycling.
Unfortunately, the underlying wooden cladding could not be reused, as the quality of the wood was not deemed to be able to last another 100 years. The existing boards are being examined to see if, despite the wear, they can be planed down by 3-4 mm and thus be given new life.