The design concept for the new National Archive is based on the interplay of geometric and organic elements: the simple geometric forms of the buildings combined with a landscaped promenade which runs naturally along the archive.
Both elements are inspired by the contents of the archive, the writings, history and cultural artifacts of Denmark. The broad surfaces of the facades are designed in a continuous brickwork relief depicting a stylized inscription inspired by ancient Viking runes to provide a graphic play of light and shadow.
