Den Kongelige Samling Pavillion

Step into 400 years of history.

A former public restroom building at the entrance to the King’s Garden in Copenhagen has been transformed into the new pavilion for the Royal Danish Collection. In just 20 square meters, it brings together visitor reception, ticket sales, retail, and guided tours. The interior draws on Rosenborg Castle and the idea of the Wunderkammer: an octagonal cherry-wood table references the castle’s staircase tower, while shelving profiles and colors are inspired by its architecture and interiors. History is experienced through the room’s forms, materials, and details.

More than three million people pass through the King’s Garden every year, yet many experience Rosenborg Castle only from a distance. The new pavilion lets passersby step inside without a ticket or a plan and encounter the collection. A building that stood empty for 20 years now links the city, the garden, and Denmark’s royal cultural heritage, showing how just 20 square meters can become an entrance to 400 years of history.