Israels Plads（以色列广场）的历史反映了哥本哈根的转型历史。这个中心广场曾经是城市在一圈保护性工事中的终点。随着城市的逐渐扩展，该广场成为一个充满活力的市场广场–直到20世纪50年代，它被变成了一个毫无生气的停车场。新的广场被抬高到现有的街道水平之上–它盘旋在过去主导Israels Plads的许多汽车之上，这些汽车现在被放置在地下停车场。

The history of Israels Plads (Israel’s Square) reflects the history of Copenhagen’s transformation. This central plaza was once where the city ended in a ring of protective fortifications. As the city gradually extended, the plaza became a vibrant market square – until the 1950’s, when it was turned into a lifeless carpark. The new plaza is elevated above the existing street level – it hovers over the many cars that used to dominate Israels Plads, which are now placed in the underground car park.

这些汽车实际上被扫到了新的城市地毯下。广场也作为两个世界的过渡，城市和邻近的公园。公园的景观特征以树木的有机模式延续到广场。向东和向西，广场被抬高并折叠以提供壁龛。此外，它有一个雕塑的表达方式，提到了它作为防御工事的一部分的历史过去。地面的功能是作为一个大型的城市游乐场和活动空间。

The cars are literally swept under the new urban carpet. The plaza also works as a transition between two worlds, the city, and the neighboring park. The landscape character of the park continues into the plaza in the form of the organic pattern of trees. Towards east and west, the plaza is raised up and folded to provide niches. In addition, it has a sculptural expression that refers to its historical past as part of the fortifications. The surface functions as a large urban playground and a space for activity.

在表面，独特的设施已经被创造出来，为许多不同类型的活动产生灵感和空间。例如，切口处的树冠下有圆形的长椅阵，人们可以在那里观察广场上展开的生活。在邻近的学校旁边有一片绿洲，宽大的低洼区域被设计成圆形的球类运动和游戏。新的Israels Plads的想法是庆祝这个地方的意义和历史，并振兴它，把它变成一个充满活力的、多样化的广场，供各种人休闲、文化、活动和公共活动。
On the surface, unique facilities have been created to generate inspiration and space for many different kinds of activity. For example, the cut-outs feature round bench formations under the tree crowns, where people can observe the life unfolding on the plaza. There is a green oasis next to the neighboring school, and generous lowered areas for ball games and play are designed in rounded formations. The idea with the new Israels Plads is to celebrate the significance and the history of the site and revitalize it, turning it into a vibrant, diverse plaza for all kinds of people – for leisure, culture, activity and public events.

Architects: Cobe, Sweco Architects
Area : 12500 m²
Year : 2014
Photographs :Rasmus Hjortshøj – COAST
Manufacturers : Aco, CADO, G9
Contractor : Barslev
Engineer : NIRAS
Artistic Decorations : Morten Stræde
Client : The City of Copenhagen
Program : Urban plaza with underground car park
City : Copenhagen K
Country : Denmark