Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects

Profile of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, headquartered in Netherlands. Fourteen projects submitted by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects have been published on Architecture News Plus (ANP).

Principals

Morten Schmidt
Bjarne Hammer
John Foldbjerg Lassen
Kim Holst Jensen
Stephen David Willacy

Brief description

schmidt hammer lassen architects was founded in Aarhus, Denmark, in 1986 by architects Morten Schmidt, Bjarne Hammer and John Lassen. Today, the practice has grown substantially and employs 140 staff.

With more than 20 years experience, schmidt hammer lassen architects is one of Scandinavia’s most recognised, award-winning architectural practices committed to innovative and sustainable design. The practice has offices located in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Oslo and London.

schmidt hammer lassen architects has established an international reputation for projects that interact with their urban context. The practice places particular emphasis on the use of natural light as an integral part of the design process -the functionality (meeting the specific needs of the users) of each project is also key, as are all aspects of sustainability. Where possible, the practice will explore the vital relationship between art, design and architecture.

Published projects

: Helsingborg Hospital Extension by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects This project is a 35,000 square metre extension to the Helsingborg Hospital in the southern part of Sweden. The project comprises a new ward for adult...

: The Cathedral of the Northern Lights by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects The Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit, the 47 metre high Cathedral of the Northern Lights is situated in the Norwegian town of Alta approximately 500 km...

: New Cultural Centre and Library in Karlshamn by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects The New Cultural Centre and Library in Karlshamn, Sweden, is designed to gather the city’s cultural functions under one roof. Karlshamn will get a sculptural...

: IBC Innovation Factory by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects This project is designed to support new ways of learning. The 12,800 square metres educational building has gone through a total refurbishment. The IBC was the...

: Library at University of Aberdeen by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects The 15,500 m2 new library, which provides a 21st century learning and research environment for students, university staff, visitors and the public, is a...

: Office Tower in Warsaw by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects The building (188 meter office tower) consists of three individually stepped rectangular volumes with increasing heights towards the east. The façades create...

: Campus Aarhus N, VIA University College by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Campus Aarhus N — the approx 27,000 m2 building designed by schmidt hammer lassen architects — unifies VIA University College's (Denmark) healthcare...

: The Crystal by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects The Crystal, the new extension to the financial institution Nykredit is sited northwest of the existing headquarters, called the Glass Cube, on the edge of the...

: City of Westminster College by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Embracing diversity: The new flagship Campus for City of Westminster College by schmidt hammer lassen architects is designed to support new ways of teaching...

: Kolding Hospital Masterplan by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects schmidt hammer lassen architects has won the competition to design the new masterplan and extension of Kolding Hospital in Denmark. The 32,000 m2 extension...

: Counterpoint Complex by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects "Counterpoint" becomes Malmö's new cultural centre schmidt hammer lassen architects has won the competition to design a 54,000m2 concert, congress and hotel...

: Munich Hotel Complex by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects schmidt hammer lassen architects wins the architectural competition to design an approx. 40,000 m2 5-star hotel complex in Munich, in the southern part of...

: The Hague International Criminal Court by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects schmidt hammer lassen architects wins the competition for the International Criminal Court in The Hague After years of accommodation in temporary premises, the...

: Helsingborg Congress & Hotel Centre by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Schmidt hammer lassen architects have won a competition for a Congress and Hotel Centre on the central harbour front of Helsingborg in Sweden, which is a...