Located in Copenhagen's historic former harbour area, the Indiakaj housing project seamlessly integrates with the surrounding neighbourhood’s scale and character. The development offers 23 apartments that balance heritage-inspired design with modern living, creating a harmonious addition to this historic urban landscape.

Housing that honours heritage
Tasked with designing new residential buildings near the Citadel (Kastellet) and Langelinie waterfront, PLH created a solution that respects the area’s early 20th-century architectural traditions. The project’s aim was to complement the area's compact red-brick warehouses with pitched slate roofs while introducing modern living standards.

Context-driven design
The surrounding architecture guided every design decision. The asymmetrical rooflines adapt to the scale of neighbouring buildings, and the material palette of red brick and slate blends seamlessly with the area’s historic aesthetic. By embracing the existing grid layout, the project connects visually and spatially to the surrounding streetscape and waterfront.

Celebrating history with modernity
The project comprises two long building volumes and a standalone structure, housing 23 apartments of varying sizes. The façades incorporate smooth red brick, punctuated by patterned masonry inspired by nearby structures. Large oak-framed windows and balconies open the apartments to the city and harbour views, celebrating the location's unique maritime heritage while providing modern comfort.

The project was created in collaboration with Lars Kragh Consult APS, Alectia A/S, Myhlenberg Byg A/S, Birgitte Fink Landskabsarkitekt and Nordkranen.