Mønten Kollegium is a dormitory located at

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115, close to

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, in the

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district of

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Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark ...

. The Historicist building was originally constructed for the

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in 1923.

History

The Royal Mint was established by the crown in the beginning of the 16th century. It had been located at a number of different sites across the city but was from 1873 based in a building designed by

Ferdinand Meldahl Ferdinand Meldahl (16 March 1827 – 3 February 1908) was a Danish architect best known for the reconstruction of Frederiksborg Castle after the fire in 1859. Meldahl was one of the leading proponents of historicism in Denmark. Biography He was ...

on Helbergsgade in

Gammelholm Gammelholm ( lit. "Old Islet") is a predominantly residential neighbourhood in the city centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is bounded by the Nyhavn canal, Kongens Nytorv, Holmens Kanal, Niels Juels Gade and the waterfront along Havnegade. For cen ...

. In the beginning of the 1920s, the building had become too small and it was therefore decided to construct a new building on Amager Boulevard. The architect

Martin Borch Martin Borch (1 March 1852 – 8 February 1937) was a Danish architect. Biography Borch was born at Skerngaard near Skjern, Denmark. He was the son of Frederik Borch (1807–1868) and Johanne Frederikke Borch née Frausing (1809–1886). He a ...

was charged with the design of the new building which was inaugurated in 1923. The Royal Mint moved to Brøndby in 1975. In the 2010s, the building was adapted for use as student housing by Mikael Goldschmidt Ejendomme. It was later sold to

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. Jeudan sold the building to DIS in 2017.

Today

Mønten Kollegium contains 173 residences, varywing in size from 38 to 130 m2. All apartments have private bathroom, open kitchen and a storage room. Most apartments have a balcony. Shared facilities include a roof terrace and a laundry room.

References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mønten Kollegium Buildings and structures completed in 1923 Historicist architecture in Copenhagen Martin Borch buildings University and college residential buildings in Copenhagen