In many ways, it would have been easier tearing down the original silo in Copenhagen’s redeveloped Nordhavn, but it was and still is an important landmark, being the tallest industrial building in the Nordhavn area. The new façade was designed to relate to the original concrete structure, retaining the continuity of new and old. The angular faceted geometry of the façade allows the building to catch both daylight and reflections from the nearby water.
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On the outside of the layer of insulation is a secondary layer of protective skin made of galvanized steel plates. A new layer of insulation was placed on the original concrete exterior to act as a climate screen. The strategy was to retain the spirit of the silo as much as possible, both its monolithic exterior and majestic concrete interior, by simply draping it with a new “overcoat”. The silo will thus be inhabited, but at the same time be a destination for all Copenhageners - an urban silo. In addition, a viewing point is placed on top of the building, available to the public, and public functions will also be located on the bottom floor to ensure a multi-dimensional experience for the various users of the building. This results in 40 different apartments stacking on top of each other within the existing silo structure. The demands for storage and handling of grain has led to magnificent spatial variation floor by floor. The 62 meters and 17-storey tall transformed silo becomes a natural point of orientation of Copenhagen’s new neighbourhood, Nordhavnen.
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SiloStay really has to be seen and experienced to be believed, so could there really be any better excuse to pack those bags and head straight for a quirky holiday that truly separates the wheat from the chaff!Ī portable cot can be provided on request, bike hire is available locally, a daily cleaning service is available on request, strictly no smoking, pets are not permitted.From concrete storage container to urban anchor point. Little River itself is steeped in Maori history, and you'll find the local art gallery filled with original New Zealand art.all of which you can discuss at length over coffee in the popular local café. The Little River Rail Trail could be the perfect place to start - an invigorating cycling and walking track that follows the original railway.įurther afield, the Eastern and Southern bays are utter delights for swimming, surfing, whale-watching and that breathtakingly majestic natural scenery New Zealand is famous for. However, should you decide to venture out even for a short while, you'll be surrounded by plenty of fresh air activity. With absolutely everything you need right there at your fingertips (including a supply of gourmet microwave meals if required!), and with such a cosy place to relax in, it would be understandable if you decided to simply hole up in your silo for the duration of your stay.
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Head up the winding steel staircase to find an ensuite bedroom equipped with a downy queen-sized bed and wall-mounted flat screen TV - the perfect place to lounge and gaze at the twinkling stars through the glazed silo lid.Ī four-person ‘Accessible Silo' is also available for up to 2 adults and 2 children, with all accommodation housed on one level for those with access requirements, families, or those wishing to sleep in separate beds. A sociable living area with table and chairs is provided, while a custom-fitted kitchenette with cooktop and microwave provides everything you need to prepare holiday meals. Quirkily styled with clean, original detail and good-humoured touches throughout, you'll feel cosy and welcome just as soon as you arrive in your private 8.7 metre high unit.
LED lighting, cruelty-free wool insulation and a ‘bio pod' waste management system complete the environmentally friendly story here. The SiloStay complex includes eight single silos that each sleep two people, along with an accessible suite and an eco-friendly pellet boiler housed within a separate energy unit to provide heating. A scenic town formed from ancient volcanic eruptions and rich in natural history, Little River is the perfect spot for overworked minds seeking an undisturbed sanctuary, or for those who just want to revel in the beauty of life for a while. You'll find your wonderfully imaginative accommodation just outside Christchurch, in the tranquil, unspoilt town of Little River on Banks Peninsula. We can guarantee that you'll never have stayed anywhere like New Zealand's innovative SiloStay before.Įndlessly original, fascinating and on a mission to be mindful of the environment, SiloStay consists of individual, circular hotel units in the shape of repurposed grain silos! Uniquely innovative, eco-friendly accommodation set within New Zealand's Banks Peninsula.that truly goes against the grain!
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