3XN commissioned to design the building that houses the new offices of FIH (Finance for Danish Industry). It was received two awards: municipality of Copenhagen Architectural Award 2002 and nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award 2003. The site has a unique and a prominent position at the end of Langelinie Quay, with downtown Copenhagen within walking distance and Oresund practically on its doorstep. The brief required for a distinctive contemporary design but also required the new building to relate well to its listed neighbor.

3XN have carefully negotiated this balance in a design which adopts the dimensions, scale and materials of the Dahlerups Pakhus, without compromising the new building’s identity or functionality as a contemporary office. The depth of the warehouse volume (25 meters) is problematic as a basis for a modern office environment where natural light, views and transparency are all highly needed. 3XN solved this problem, however, by penetrating the building with recessed gardens and entrances.

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