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<\/a>Yao and Yuchen in Amagerstrasse, part of the Strogert open space pedestrian network.<\/p>\n<\/a>Intricate paving systems throughout the centre add to the overall sense of place as well as evidencing the value put on the urban landscape.<\/p>\n<\/a>Beautiful glazed tile courtyard down a small alley off Strogert – we stumbled across spaces like this throughout the city which made it such a joy to explore.<\/p>\n<\/a>Another accidental discovery, a living wall and nest box in a courtyard just of Strogert.<\/p>\n<\/a>Simple colours, functional forms, beautiful materials, and cycling. Copenhagen.<\/p>\n<\/a>Just before lunch we went up the RoundTower http:\/\/www.rundetaarn.dk\/en\/the-tower\/ a 17th Century brick structure with a 209m long spiral ramp running from ground level up to the roof – a completely original building found nowhere else in the world. Views from the top across the whole of Copenhagen, over the offshore\u00a0 windfarms to Sweden.<\/p>\n<\/a>Inside the tower – everything is curved, floors, walls, ceilings – yet all made of brick.<\/p>\n<\/a>Meeting after lunch outside the RoundTower – left to right … Jen, Yuchen, Gethin, Yao, Ximena, Jess, Rachel, Andy, Ben, Corthan, Sophie, Danny, Ellen, Bob, Qian, Cat, Susie, Francis.<\/p>\n<\/a>And yet another discovery – shared space streets between the barracks, same material running across the whole space with trees, picnic tables, seats, lights helping to turn what could be a vehicle focused street into a pedestrian focused place.<\/p>\n<\/a>Walking through the 18th Century barracks built for the navy defense of the city. The buildings are beautifully coloured using natural pigments in unexpected combinations – in fact the whole city celebrates colour in its architecture with a sense of joy missing from so many other places.<\/p>\n<\/a>On to the Citadel – the final part of the defensive structure built around the city in the 18th Century. A massive star shaped landform with buildings sheltered in the centre, overlooking the sea to the East and protecting the city to the West. Now a public park with barracks, some residential buildings, paths and a memorial.<\/p>\n<\/a>The memorial within the Citadel earthworks – a ‘Monument to Denmark’s International Effort Since 1948’.<\/p>\n<\/a>Obviously it is vital to have your photograph taken in front of the Little Mermaid.<\/p>\n<\/a>Tutors Bob and Jane sketching the Mermaid.<\/p>\n