schmidt hammer lassen has created the new expansion of Pier C in Copenhagen Airport, incorporating three new gates and lounges. The expansion targets the airport’s growth strategy by making room for the world’s largest passenger airplane, the Airbus A380. The interior focuses on a relaxed atmosphere achieved through subdued lighting, plenty of natural light and… [Read More]
Dokk1 – Scandinavia’s largest library opens in Aarhus, Denmark
Dokk1, the largest public library in the Nordic countries by schmidt hammer lassen architects opened its doors to the public on June 20. Located in Aarhus, Denmark the new building represents a new generation of modern, hybrid libraries. The 30,000 square metre building is part of the Urban Mediaspace project, which is transforming the harbour… [Read More]
Inauguration of revitalized Boiler Central in Denmark by shl
The Boiler Central, an old boiler building from the 1940s in the unique, historic industrial complex in Vejle, Denmark has recently opened. schmidt hammer lassen architects has designed the 1,200 square meter large refurbishment project which provides space for the new Design Driven Innovation Centre housing 30 creative companies. The ambition for the new Design… [Read More]
Malmö Live represents a new cultural ‘city in the city’
May 2nd, 2015 marked the official opening of Malmö Live, the new cultural centre in Malmö, Sweden. In 2010, schmidt hammer lassen architects in a team with Skanska, Nordic Choice Hotels, Akustikon and SLA won a competition to design the 54,000m² concert, congress and hotel complex. Located on Universitetsholmen in Malmö, the building consists of cubic… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen architects reveal design of Christchurch New Central Library
After the devastating earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 that hit New Zealand, the city of Christchurch has launched a Recovery Plan in aid of redeveloping of city’s centre, which was severely damaged. At the core of the program is the New Central Library (NCL) designed by schmidt hammer lassen architects. The previous Central Library on… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen architects wins large project in downtown Oslo
schmidt hammer lassen architects has won the competition to design a new retail and office complex of well over 50,000 square metres in central Oslo, Norway, for Store Brann Eiendom AS. schmidt hammer lassen architects’ design was chosen ahead of five competing proposals, due to its strong and innovative project design that enhances the existing… [Read More]
New Halifax Central Library by schmidt hammer lassen architects
Last December the new Halifax Central Library opened its doors. The design for the 15,000 m² library was won back in 2010 by Danish architecture firm schmidt hammer lassen and local firm Fowler Bauld & Mitchell in an international competition. The library is located in the heart of Halifax, standing as a cultural hub accessible… [Read More]
Highlands Branch Library in Edmonton Canada opens its doors
The Highlands Branch Library in Edmonton, Alberta, has officially opened its doors. The first built library in Canada by schmidt hammer lassen architects, in collaboration with local studio Marshall Tittemore Architects, provides the Highlands’ community with a distinctive landmark which underlines that this new creative centre for learning is open and accessible. The Highlands Branch Library… [Read More]
Danish Agency for Culture and schmidt hammer lassen architects launch new library and architecture award
Award winning studio schmidt hammer lassen architects, in collaboration with the Danish Agency for Culture, will launch a new library and architecture award. Applicants can submit their projects between 18 June 2014 – 3 August 2014. Modern libraries are one of the most important platforms for exchanging knowledge. As opposed to information found on the internet,… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen designs Ningo Cultural Home
schmidt hammer lassen architects has completely the design for a new cultural home for the city Labour Union in Ningbo, China. Known as the Home of Staff, the 100,000 m² project was the winner entry in an international competition in 2013. The proposed project features an eclectic mix of functions, split across two separate buildings…. [Read More]
