Grundtvig Church – Yellow Giant
In Copenhagen, Grundtvig Church is a monument to the Danish Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig, a pioneer of Expressionist architecture, designed between 1921 and 1940. This building, which fascinates with its spaciousness and simplicity, is among the architectural wonders. Let’s examine this gigantic structure together. History of Grundtvig Church In 1912, it was decided to build a national monument to Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig, a Danish pastor, writer, poet, philosopher, historian, teacher and politician who died in 1872 at the age of 88, in honor of his contribution to Danish history and culture. In 1912 and 1913, two competitions were held,…
The Role of Landscape Architecture in City Planning
Cities are among the most complex and dynamic structures developed by humanity throughout history. Today, the majority of the global population lives in cities and this proportion is growing rapidly. This rapid urban growth brings with it a variety of challenges and opportunities. In addition to improving quality of life, the planning and design of cities also involves important elements such as sustainability, social cohesion and environmental balance. At this point, the role of landscape architecture is vital. Landscape architecture is a discipline that aims to create livable, aesthetically and functionally rich areas by combining natural and artificial elements. The…