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Aug 27
30m 30s

A Renaissance Icon Rises from the Ashes

Danish Architecture Center – DAC
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When Børsen caught fire on 16 April 2024, Denmark lost one of its most iconic landmarks. In this episode, we visit the historic building during its reconstruction and speak with Mette Tony, co-founder of Praksis Architects, about the challenges of rebuilding an important piece of Danish cultural heritage. How do you restore a building with 400 years of history, and which version of Børsen should rise from the ashes?

Guest: Mette Tony, co-founder Praksis Architects 
Host: Michael Booth  
 
Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center. Sound edits by Munck Studios.   
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