The circular harbor bath in Frederikssund, north of Copenhagen, has an inherent peaceful poetry that connects the architecture with the serene natural surroundings. The facility is designed as a multifunctional landscape of possibilities, providing the city with a hub for activities by the fjord all year round. Based on the simple but effective geometry of the circle, the harbor bath folds itself around a protective inner, while the external part opens towards the surrounding nature. Inside the circle, the microclimate is designed so that guests can always find a place in the sun and shelter from the wind.

Here a large pool for swimming, a shallow pool for children, and several smaller basins for education about plants and wildlife offer a wealth of experiences for both the old and the young. At the outer rim, guests can go for a swim in the fjord followed by a visit to the sauna, while enjoying the panoramic view of the sunset. The harbor bath’s fossilized wooden construction will age gracefully and give the harbor bath a soft silvery hue, at the same time the resilient material ensures that the harbor bath will not rot or deteriorate.