Reinvent to sustain
Mini Magazine
With transformation and renovation, we honor the past while shaping the future – not simply changing but creating new meaning from what once was.
Insight
Transforming for a new era
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Transforming buildings is about preserving the past, reusing today’s resources, and creating room for the future. Senior Project Leader, Claus Johannessen, shares his thoughts on bringing buildings into a new era.
Featured project
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PensionDanmark
By rethinking existing assets instead of replacing them, we created a more inviting, flexible, and inspiring meeting center that is better fit for the purpose.
Featured project
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Venders Copenhagen Hotel Apartments
Transformation to an apartment hotel that blends timeless charm and character with every modern comfort. Here, guests can enjoy an exclusive stay in a building that tells its own unique story.
Project
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Slagtehusgade
A careful transformation, where past and future merge. With deep respect for the original expression, the main structure will be restored while new functions are introduced to once again bring life and community into the building.
Insight
“Take care of what we already have”
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In a time when sustainability, resource scarcity, and climate goals weigh more heavily than ever, transformation is not just an option but a necessity. Signe Walther, Head of Sustainability, explains the value created when an existing building is reshaped for a new purpose.
Lars Toksvig, Partner, PLHDemolition should always be the last resort. By transforming buildings and spaces, we build on their cultural heritage, honor their potential, and embrace a pragmatic, resource-conscious approach for reuse. We should always take care of what we already have been given.
Project
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Stofindtagelsesrummet H17
A project focused on integrating functionality, safety, and humanity while respecting the architectural heritage of Copenhagen’s Grey Meatpacking District.
Project
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Gun Boat Sheds
The 1830’s Royal Danish Navy’s gun boat sheds transformed into a vibrant and creative workspace.
Project
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The Danish Medicines Agency
From power plant to a new headquarters for the Danish Medicines Agency. The transformation preserves the site’s architectural and historical heritage while supporting public health through modern laboratories, archives, and administrative facilities.
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