Copenhagen Airport

In 1939, Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the first terminal for Copenhagen Airport, which today is known as the Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal. Shortly after the opening of the first terminal, the need for a second and larger terminal arose. Vilhelm Lauritzen was tasked with designing this modern and functional expansion of the airport, which was completed in 1960 and would become known as Terminal 2.

During the 1990s, passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport grew rapidly, leading to the call for significant expansion of the building. In 1998, Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects won the contract for the airport’s Terminal 3, which included a new arrival and departure hall as well as administrative areas. In addition, a station was built as an extension of the terminal to link the Øresund route and the airport. Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects also designed the space in front of the terminal, as well as all exterior elements including benches, lamps and the paving.

In 2005, Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects designed and built the new 72-meter-high control tower for the airfield, which can be seen from miles away. In 2007, the Metro was connected to the airport to reduce travel time between the airport and the center of Copenhagen.

In 2020, Pier E was completed - the largest expansion of the airport in 25 years. Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects and Zeso Architects were responsible for the modern addition to the airport.

To meet future demand, Copenhagen Airport has now begun an 80,000 m2 expansion of Terminal 3. The expansion combines the airport's existing architectural qualities and reflects an ambitious vision to keep everything under one roof. Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects has once again teamed up with Zeso Architects on this new expansion.

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