Hør de spændende fortællinger om bygningen, der i dag huser Københavns Museum. Huset blev i 1893-94 opført som overformynderi – et sted, hvor staten administrerede umyndige kvinders og børns formuer. Arkitekten H.J. Holm var stærkt inspireret af italiensk renæssance, da han tegnede huset. I slutningen af 1800-tallet var dette dog ikke nok for en moderne arkitekt, og Holm tilføjede referencer til århundredeskiftets moderne stil, og ikke mindst tidens helt nye og hotte ”jugendstil” viser flere steder sit ansigt. Endelig bærer bygningen præg af Holms høje kvalitetskrav til materialer og håndværk, ligesom hans personlige, praktiske tilgang til husets funktioner. Her er således både farverigt dekorerede lofter, glasmalerier og centralvarmeanlæg.

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Hear the fascinating stories about the building that today houses the Copenhagen Museum. The building was constructed in 1893-94 as a guardianship office – a place where the state managed the assets of underage women and children. The architect H.J. Holm was strongly inspired by Italian Renaissance when he designed the building. However, by the end of the 19th century, this was not enough for a modern architect, and Holm added references to the turn-of-the-century modern style, and not least the brand new and trendy "Jugendstil," which shows its face in several places. Finally, the building bears the mark of Holm’s high standards for materials and craftsmanship, as well as his personal, practical approach to the building’s functions. Thus, there are both colorfully decorated ceilings, stained glass windows, and central heating systems.