Copenhagen paints itself Red

Superkilen, a multicultural section of Copenhagen in the northwest part of the city has recently finished its new Red Square; a park and playground that is actually painted in various tones of red. To reflect the many cultures in the community, the park is furnished with elements such as benches, trees, signage, and other furnishings all imported from 57 different countries.

Designed by Superflex, BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) and TOPOTEK1, the urban park occupies a long stretch containing a green and a black area in addition to the red zone. Each section facilitates different activities. The red paint has been used to support the diversity of the socially challenging neighborhood, which occupies a half mile space. You can find ping-pong tables from Spain; benches from Kuwait and Cuba; neon signs from Russia and Beijing; a fun looking playground from Japan; bike racks from Norway and even palm trees from China!