3XN

Profile of 3XN, headquartered in Denmark. Thirteen projects submitted by 3XN have been published on Architecture News Plus (ANP).

: Kim Herforth Nielsen – © 3XN

Principal

Kim Herforth Nielsen

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.

Published projects

: Plassen by 3XN Flexible and Full of Jazz The Norwegian city of Molde has just 25,000 inhabitants, but every July the biggest stars of jazz and about 100,000 jazz enthusiasts...

: Copenhagen Arena by 3XN An Arena out of the ordinary Copenhagen Arena, which will be situated in the Ørestad-area a short metro ride from the city center of Denmark’s capital is...

: The Arch Cultural Center by 3XN Historic white wooden houses, charming narrow streets, a river running though the center and beach and forest nearby. The town of Mandal is the essence of...

: Nieuwegein City Hall by 3XN A modern participatory democracy requires transparency and communication at eye level in the encounter between citizen and authority. The new City Hall and...

: NOMA Lab by 3XN An Architectural Cookbook for the Nordic Cuisine. 3XN’s interior for NOMA Restaurant’s food lab unites the creative worlds of gastronomy and architecture...

: KPMG’s Danish Headquarters by 3XN An Expression of Subtle Strength: A balance between a thoughtful blending into the surrounding scale and an elegant, yet significant expression has been the...

: Green Solution House by 3XN + GXN Green Solution House will be an innovative laboratory that integrates the latest knowledge within materials and appropriate green technologies. At Green...

: Saxo Bank by 3XN 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...

: Middelfart Savings Bank by 3XN 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...

: Museum of Liverpool by 3XN 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...

: Bella Sky by 3XN 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...

: Vällingby Parkstad by 3XN 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...

: Sustainable Showcase Pavilion by 3XN Learning From Nature - 3XN Sustainable Showcase Pavilion Unveiled. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art invited the Danish architecture firm 3XN to design a...

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