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Kim Herforth Nielsen – © 3XN
Published projects
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KPMG’s Danish Headquarters
An Expression of Subtle Strength: A balance between a thoughtful blending into the surrounding scale and an elegant, yet significant expression has been the... |
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Green Solution House
Green Solution House will be an innovative laboratory that integrates the latest knowledge within materials and appropriate green technologies. At Green... |
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Saxo Bank
Saxo Bank is a young, dynamic, internet bank with a strong presence in online trading of the global capital markets. The new head office in Copenhagen is... |
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Middelfart Savings Bank
Middelfart Savings Bank is a key institution in the town of Middelfart, located by the Lillebælt waters on the island of Funen, Denmark. Thus the Savings Bank... |
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Museum of Liverpool
Located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site between the Albert Dock and the Pier Head, and next to a row of prominent historic buildings dubbed ‘The Three... |
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Bella Sky
A new landmark hotel and conference center designed by 3XN is first step of the long-anticipated extension of the Bella Center; Copenhagen’s famous Congress... |
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Vällingby Parkstad
3XNs winning proposal for the new structure marking the entrance to Vällingby Parkstad symbolizes the soft values of the ABC-2.0 vision; to create a close... |
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Sustainable Showcase Pavilion
Learning From Nature - 3XN Sustainable Showcase Pavilion Unveiled. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art invited the Danish architecture firm 3XN to design a... |
Brief description
Architecture is creative futurology. That is why we always try to understand the context in which we build – the physical surroundings as well as the social, cultural and historical context in general. This process is ultimately about the people living in the buildings for many years to come.
Architecture is story-telling. We listen to the story of the site and make that story lead the design concept. This is the process we have summoned with the words ‘investigate, ask, tell, draw, build’.
Architecture shapes the world. We seek to develop designs that encompass in a single expression the spatial needs, the spirit of the location, the constructive solution and the main theme of the project. This process is equally divided between craftsmanship and deliberations and driven by a love of good design.
Architecture creates behaviour. We aim to create places for people to interact because we believe that buildings, like people, are more than just the sum of their many parts. We believe that it is possible to achieve a synthesis of design, function and context, and thus a holistic approach is our guiding principle.
Principal
- Kim Herforth Nielsen
Key projects
- 2010 - Middelfart Savings Bank, Denmark
- 2009 - Horten, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 2008 - The Blue Planet (Aquarium), Copenhagen, Denmark (competition win, completion 2013)
- 2008 - Saxo Bank, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 2007 - Alsion, Sønderborg, Denmark
- 2007 - Ørestad College, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 2005 - Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 2005 - Muziekgebouw, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 2005 - Museum of Liverpool, UK (competition win, completion 2011)
- 2002 - FIH Domicile, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 1999 - Danish Embassy in Berlin, Germany
- 1996 - Architect’s House, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 1992 - Holstebro Court Building, Denmark
Industry affiliations
- Danish Association of Architectural Firms
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
