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Nørre Allé
Nørre Alle () is a street in Copenhagen, Denmark, running from Blegdamsvej in Nørrebro in the south to Vibenshus Runddel in Østerbro in the north. It runs through University of Copenhagen's North Campus which is centred on its junction with Tagensvej. The section north of the junction, which separates Fælledparken to the east from the University Park to the west, is a busy artery. De Gamles By is situated on the west side of the more quiet, western portion. History The avenue was constructed across Nørrefælled (North Common) in 1744. It replaced an older road with almost the same course which is already seen on a map from 1695. Almindeligt Hospital was located on the west side of the street from 1892 but relocated to the former Sankt Johannes Stiftelse in Ryesgade. The football club Akademisk Boldklub was based at the street from 1924 until the 1960s. Notable buildings and residents Collegium Juris' building (No. 6) was built as residences for nurses at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alderstrøst
Alderstrøst refers to two residential complexes built by Association of Craftsmen in Copenhagen to provide affordable housing for elderly, indigent members and their widows in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The oldest is located on Nørrebrogade (Nørrebrogade 17, Baggesensgade 10 and Blågårdsgade 9). The other one is located at the corner of Nørre Allé (No. 15–19) and Møllegade (No. 28–30). The Nørreborgade complex is no longer owned by Håndværkerforeningen. History Creating the foundation On a board meeting in 1852, the idea was conceived for a "collection lottery" which was to raise funds for the construction of affordable housing for elderly artisan, craftsmen in Copenhagen but the lottery was not approved by the authorities until 1857. The Alderstrøst Foundation was established by in 1862. Other contributions came from gifts and grants. Alderstrøst in Nørrebrogade An 11,606 square Alen (unit of length), alen (4,180 m2) site on Nør ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryesgade
Ryesgade is a street straddling the border of the Nørrebro and Østerbro districts of Copenhagen, Denmark. Together with Ravnsborggade, its continuation to the south, it forms the backbone of a small neighbourhood bounded by The Lakes to the east, Blegdamsvej to the west, Nørrebrogade to the south and Østerbrogade to the north. The busy artery Fredensgade and the adjacent Fredens Park, effectively separates the Nørrebro and Østerbro portions of Ryesgade from each other. Ryesgade was formerly known for its many second-hand stores of which a few still exist today. History Planning and street names The area between Sortedam Lake and Blegdamsvej was formerly the site of a row of narrow lots with bleaching pongs. The plans for the new street was first presented in around 1860 as part of the plans for redevelopment of the area. It served the dual purpose of dividing the long lots in two and in the same time to facilitate the construction of a new main sewer along the lakes. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gottfred Eickhoff
Gottfred Eickhoff (11 April 1902 in Frederiksberg – 26 July 1982) was a Danish sculptor. Inspired by French trends, his work contrasted with that of his predecessors, exhibiting a spirit of harmony, peace and balance. Early life After matriculating from high school in 1920, Eickhoff embarked on law studies but changed paths in 1926 when he became a pupil of Harald Giersing. Realizing he would now concentrate on sculpture, he continued his studies in Paris from 1927 to 1933 under Charles Despiau, associating with a wide range of sculptors including Jean Osouf and Paul Cornet from France, Charles Leplae from Belgium, Han Wezelaar from the Netherlands, Bror Hjorth from Sweden and Adam Fischer and Astrid Noack from Denmark."Gottfred Eickhoff" [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Brummer
Carl Harald Brummer (12 July 1864 – 14 February 1953) was a Danish architect who was influential in the design of homes at the beginning of the 20th century. Early life and education Brummer was born in Bogense as the son of Hans Frederik Brummer and Ida Amalie Christensen. His father leased the Oregaard estate. He was the nephew of railway pioneer Nicolai Abraham Brummer and author Therese Brummer and the cousin of railway engineer Valdemar Brummer. Carl Brummer was initially trained as a carpenter. Heattended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Danish Academy from 1888 to 1896. Career Brummer started his career by workeing for Ferdinand Meldahl and Hermann Baagøe Storck. He initially became known for Ellestuen, a freely designed country home which was quite different from conventional houses in Denmark. He soon became one of the leading Danish architects for designing private homes between the beginning of the 20th century and the World War I, First World War including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Copenhagen Department Of Nutrition, Exercise And Sports
The UCPH Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports () is a department under the Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen The University of Copenhagen (, KU) is a public university, public research university in Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is the second-oldest university in Scandinavia, after Uppsala University. ... (UCPH). It has facilities both at the university's North Campus and Frederiksberg Campus. History The department's predecessor, the Institute of Exercise and Sport Sciences, was established in September 1997 through the consolidation of the former Laboratory for Human Physiology, the August Krogh Institute, and the Centre for Sports Research (''Center for Idrætsforskning''), all parts of the University of Copenhagen, and the formerly independent Danish State Institute of Physical Education (''Danmarks Højskole for Legemsøvelser''). References External links * {{University of Copenhagen, academic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maggie's Centres
Maggie's centres are a network of drop-in centres across the United Kingdom and abroad that aim to help anyone who has been affected by cancer. They are intended as welcoming and caring environments that provide support, information and practical advice to people dealing with a cancer diagnosis. They also offer wellbeing sessions and workshops to complement conventional cancer therapy. The Maggie's centres in the United Kingdom are located near, but are detached from, existing National Health Service, NHS hospitals. History Maggie's was founded by and named after the late Maggie Keswick Jencks, who died of cancer in 1995. Like her husband, architectural writer and critic Charles Jencks, she believed in the ability of buildings to uplift people. In 2016, Maggie's merged with Cancerkin, a Charitable organization, charity in the United Kingdom which offers support to breast cancer patients. Cancerkin is based at the Royal Free Hospital in North London and was founded in 1987. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Institut For Idræt
The UCPH Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports () is a department under the Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen The University of Copenhagen (, KU) is a public university, public research university in Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is the second-oldest university in Scandinavia, after Uppsala University. ... (UCPH). It has facilities both at the university's North Campus and Frederiksberg Campus. History The department's predecessor, the Institute of Exercise and Sport Sciences, was established in September 1997 through the consolidation of the former Laboratory for Human Physiology, the August Krogh Institute, and the Centre for Sports Research (''Center for Idrætsforskning''), all parts of the University of Copenhagen, and the formerly independent Danish State Institute of Physical Education (''Danmarks Højskole for Legemsøvelser''). References External links * {{University of Copenhagen, academic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Koppel
Eva Koppel née Ditlevsen (1 January 1916 – 2 August 2006) was a Danish architect who together with her husband Nils ran one of Denmark's largest architectural firms (KKET, later KKE).Helle Bay, "Eva Koppel" ''Dansk Kvindebiografisk Leksikon''. Retrieved 3 February 2012. Biography The daughter of a bank director, Eva Koppel was educated at the in Copenhagen (1935–1941). She married the architect in 1936 and together they worked in |
Vilhelm Petersen
Vilhelm Valdemar Petersen (5 April 1830 – 3 July 1913) was a Denmark, Danish architect who became Royal Building Inspector from 1892 until his death. He was the father of architect Knud Arne Petersen. Biography Vilhelm Petersen was born in Copenhagen in 1830. He was admitted to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Art Academy in 1843, when just 13 years old, where he initially studied decorative arts. Later he turned to architecture and became a student of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch for whom he also worked as an assistant and draughtsman. For a few years he also apprenticed as a mason to acquire practical knowledge of the building trade. In 1856, he won the Academy's C. F. Hansen Medal, Honorary Medal and in 1860 its large gold medal which was accompanied by a four-year travel scholarship which brought him to Germany, the Netherlands, France and Italy. Back in Denmark, he became a member of the Art Academy in 1866 and he served as Building Inspector in Copenhagen from 1869 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henning Hansen
Henning Hansen (18 July 1880 - 8 August 1945) was a Denmark, Danish architect. Early life and education Hansen was born on 18 July 1880 in Odense, the son of master joiner Hans Henning Hansen (1839-1923) and Johanne (Hanne) Jørgensen (1838-1913). Hansen completed a joiner's apprenticeship in his home town. He was also educated as an executing architect (''konduktøreksemen'') from Odense Technical School in 1899. After moving to Copenhagen, he was trained in drawing at Vermehren's drawing school. He attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts' School of Architecture from 1899 to 1907. In 1910, he won the academy's small gold medal for his design of "a manor house". This earned him the academy's great travel stipend. The journey took him to Greece and Spain. During his stay in Greece, he attended the ''École Francaise d'Athénes' and participated in the institution's excavations at Delos. Other journeys took him to Italy, France, England and the Netherlands. In 191113, he wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Music
"World music" is an English phrase for styles of music from non-English speaking countries, including quasi-traditional, Cross-cultural communication, intercultural, and traditional music. World music's broad nature and elasticity as a musical category pose obstacles to a universal definition, but its ethic of interest in the culturally exotic is encapsulated in ''Roots'' magazine's description of the genre as "local music from out there".Chris Nickson. ''The NPR Curious Listener's Guide to World Music''. Grand Central Press, 2004. pp. 1-2. Music that does not follow "North American or British Pop music, pop and Folk music, folk traditions" was given the term "world music" by music industries in Europe and North America. The term was popularized in the 1980s as a marketing category for non-Western traditional music. It has grown to include subgenres such as ethnic fusion (Clannad, Ry Cooder, Enya, etc.) and worldbeat. Lexicology The term "world music" has been credited to et ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
