Langelinieskuret is named and designed according to its historical function; a long, narrow building intended to house wares from incoming ships. However, you can hardly call the multi-functional building a ‘skur’ – or shed – as it stretches along 350 meters of the Langelinie quay. Originally, Langelinieskuret was part of a large construction project that was to become Copenhagen’s new free port. The free port was to function as a duty-free area for docking ships. During the planning of the area, consideration was given to the fact that Langelinie was already a popular destination for strolling along the waterfront. Therefore, Langelinie Alléen was built so that both the public and industry could benefit from the port’s location. Langelinieskuret itself was also preserved because of the location of Langelinie quay at the entrance to Copenhagen Harbor has great symbolic value.