Stormgade 6

Stormgade 6 is a Neoclassical property situated at Stormgade 6 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The buildingwas listed in the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1918.

Stormgade 6
General information
LocationCopenhagen
CountryDenmark
Coordinates55°40′31.15″N 12°34′29.6″E
Completed1851

History

The building was constructed in 1850-1851 for portrait painter Johan Vilhelm Gertner. He lived in the building until his death in 1871.[1] In 1860, he became a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.[2] In 1852, Frederik Paludan-Müller (1809-1876) was also among the residents.[1]

In 1931, Stormgade 7 was acquired by the insurance company Nye Danske and incorporated in its headquarters at No. 2–4.[3]

Architecture

Stormgade 8 is four floors tall and eight bays wide. The main entrance is raised a few steps from the street. The portal dates from 1755 and was reused from the previous building on the site.[4] The facade is finished by a dentilized cornice. The roof features seven dormer windows. The building was listed in the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1918.[1]

Today

Storm 2–6 is now owned by Bygningsstyrelsen.[3]

References
  1. "Stormgade 8". indenforvoldene.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  2. "J. W- Gertner" (in Danish). Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  3. "Stormgade 2-6, København". Bygningsstyrelsen (in Danish). Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  4. "Sag: Stormgade 8" (in Danish). Kulturstyrelsen. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
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