Danneskiold-Laurvig Mansion

Danneskiold-Laurvig Mansion
Danneskiold-Laurvigs Palæ
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General information
Architectural style Rococo
Location Copenhagen
Country Denmark
Coordinates 55°41′3.41″N 12°35′16.38″E / 55.6842806°N 12.5878833°E / 55.6842806; 12.5878833Coordinates: 55°41′3.41″N 12°35′16.38″E / 55.6842806°N 12.5878833°E / 55.6842806; 12.5878833
Construction started 1756
Completed 1756
Client Ferdinand Anton Danneskiold-Laurvig
Owner SEB Pension
Design and construction
Architect Johann Adam Soherr

The Danneskiold-Laurvig Mansion is a historic building at Store Kongensgade 68 in central Copenhagen, Denmark.

History

Ferdinand Anton Danneskiold-Laurvig for whom the mansion was built

The town mansion was built for count Ferdinand Anton Danneskiold-Laurvig in circa 1745. It is believed that it was designed by court architect Johann Adam Soherr. Danneskiold-Laurvig already owned the Gyldenløve Mansion in Bredgade. A garden connected the two buildings and the new building in Store Kongensgade was referred to as Danneskiold-Laurvig's backyard" (Danneskiold-Laurvig's baggård). The new building was also known as Jernmagasinet ("The Uron Store") since stoves and other products from Danneskiold-Laurvig's extensive iron works in Laurvig in Norway were sold from its ground floor.[1]

The building was later passed on to Danneskiold-Laurvig's son Frederik Ludvig Danneskiold-Laurvig and his grandson Christian Conrad Danneskiold-Laurvig but then passed out of the hands of the family in about 1800.

Architecture

Glass mazaic above the gate, stating the year 1782

The Rococo-style mansion is 11 bays wide and has a median risalit decorated with pilasters. It was expanded with an extra floor some time in the 19th century. It was listed in 1954.[2]

References

  1. "Store Kongensgade 68-68a-b". indenforvoldene.dk. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  2. "Sag: Danneskjold-Laurvigs Palæ, Jernmagasinet" (in Danish). Kulturstyrelsen. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
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