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The latest edition of the popular ‘Guide to new architecture in Copenhagen’ is back with 137 examples on the latest constructions, new vibrant neighborhoods and the accelerating urban development.
May. 07. 2013 New running app guides you through the development of the harbour in Aalborg, Aarhus, Copenhagen and Odense
The Danish harbours are changing in character as well as function these years. Industry and trade are being replaced by cultural and recreational activities and the buildings in the harbours develop new functions and attract new residents. A new free Podrun-app from The Danish Architecture Centre guides you through the harbours and tells the stories about the progress and plans for the future.
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Apr. 02. 2013 Copenhagen Solutions opens in Beijing
On April 1 2013 the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing opened a Pavilion at the 9th International Conference on Green and Energy-Efficient Building and New Technologies and Products Expo, which takes place in Beijing International Convention Center (BICC).
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Jan. 31. 2013 Danish architects behind two of the finalists projects for the Mies van der Rohe Awards 2013
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Jan. 30. 2013 Time for new forms of urban transportation
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Jan. 15. 2013 London’s new plan
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Dec. 17. 2012 Test your knowledge: Can you guess the right City?
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Dec. 06. 2012 Copenhagen Solutions on display in Hong Kong
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Nov. 27. 2012 Digital platform for architecture gets significant facelift
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Nov. 19. 2012 Dac.dk on mobile
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Oct. 25. 2012 DAC& BOOKS/SHOP among the best in the world
The Danish Magazine RUM interieur design brings in their November issue a guide to the best bookstores in the world placing DAC& BOOKS/SHOP as number 1.
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DAC& BOOKS/SHOP among the best in the world

Thursday, October 25, 2012 / By Sidsel Overby Hartlev

The Danish Magazine RUM interieur design brings in their November issue a guide to the best bookstores in the world placing DAC& BOOKS/SHOP as number 1.

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With more than 13000 titles and gift ideas DAC& BOOKS/SHOP is the biggest bookstore in Scandinavia within the field of design- and architecture.

DAC& BOOKS/SHOP offers guide and proffesional help to architecture practices, engineers, tourists and everybody else, interested in a specific project or inspiration in general.

All books can be purchased online: http://www.dacbookshop.dk/

The best Bookstores in the world, guide by the magazine RUM:

DAC& BOOKS/SHOP, Copenhagen
Hermés, Paris
7L, Paris
Papercut, Stochholm
Gestalten Space, Berlin
Printed Matter, New York

Have a look at the magazine RUM November 2012

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DAC& BOOKS/SHOP

See some of the most sold books and items in DAC& BOOKS/SHOP:

YES IS MORE - An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution - B.I.G. (UK edition)

YES IS MORE - An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution - B.I.G. (UK edition)

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Last updated Friday, October 26, 2012

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