Danish architecture studio BIG has just completed the special BIG HQ building for itself. The headquarters is defined by its concrete construction along the industrial harbor in Copenhagen. The building is right along the pier in the city's Nordhavn neighborhood and it is wrapped with a dynamic staircase that connects all of the seven floors.
Other details include the expansive glazed openings which are arranged in a checkerboard patterning and it is all made from Uni-Green concrete, which is a material by the studio with Unicon. Founder of BIG, Bjarke Ingels shares, "The idea behind LEAPP is an architecture practice as a renaissance, interdisciplinary body of people and knowledge. Every single aspect of LEAPP has been involved in our HQ, including the planning, the product design, and the very complex stacking of the concrete elements."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Industrial Harbor Workspaces
- Emerging office spaces situated within industrial harbor areas blend unique architectural designs with productive environments.
- Sustainable Concrete Innovations
- Eco-friendly building materials like Uni-Green concrete are revolutionizing the construction industry with more sustainable options.
- Dynamic Staircase Designs
- Architectural firms are incorporating dynamic staircases that interconnect multiple floors, promoting both aesthetics and functional accessibility.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Incorporating interdisciplinary approaches, architectural practices are evolving to create more integrated and innovative headquarters.
- Construction
- The use of advanced materials such as Uni-Green concrete is reshaping the construction industry towards more sustainable building practices.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planning in harbor areas is being redefined with the integration of modern office spaces that blend industrial charm with contemporary work environments.
