Spectacular buildings nominated for the Building Awards
Denmark’s tallest wooden building and a head office made from 90 per cent recycled and reused materials. The courage to take new paths to reduce their carbon footprint is a common thread that runs through several finalists of the Building Awards. Troldtekt is part of the interior in both the high-rise building TRÆ and Tscherning’s head office.
If you visit the new head office of the demolition company Tscherning one day, the chances are you will never have experienced anything like Tscherninghuset before. From the outside, it may look like the black warehouse it used to be, but inside awaits a surprise – among other things in the form of two meeting room buildings that rise up above the office landscape like tree houses.
Throughout the project, the client Søren Tscherning – in collaboration with the architectural firm 3XN GXN – has had an ambitious circular vision for the building, which is a natural extension of the demolitions that the company specialises in. And these lofty ambitions have meant that Tscherninghuset is now one of three finalists in the 'Building of the Year' category at the Building Awards 2024.
Here is what is said about the project:
“The result is a 'recycled house', where employees have a unique and cosy working environment, and where a patchwork of materials, plants and colours both motivates and inspires.”
Troldtekt plays a prominent role in the new office building – partly because the hall’s original Troldtekt ceilings have been preserved and continue to ensure good acoustics, but also in the beautiful meeting rooms, where discarded panels from Troldtekt production are used.
In addition to Tscherninghuset, the building Spidsen af Nordø and Thoravej 29 have also been nominated for the title of Building of the Year.
Read more about Tscherninghuset and the special meeting room buildings
Unique timber construction nominated in two categories
The Danish trade journal Licitationen organises the Building Awards and in 2024, there are eight categories in total. In two of the categories, the Green Award and the Architecture Award, the unique wooden high-rise building TRÆ has been nominated.
The building is innovative in many ways – especially when it comes to the choice of materials. A large amount of recycled materials were used both inside and out, and three floors are dedicated to experimenting with new materials that could provide a further boost to the green agenda.
TRÆ is under construction in the Sydhavn district in the Port of Aarhus and is expected to be ready near the end of 2024. PFA Pension is the client behind Denmark’s tallest wooden building. TRÆ will stand 78 metres high and includes 20 floors that will primarily be used for office premises and co-working space.
Both in form and thought, TRÆ is destined to be a distinctive landmark for the area. Kilden & Hindby have developed the project in collaboration with Lendager Arkitekter and the consulting engineering firm Artelia Group. On the recycled floor, recycled Troldtekt acoustic panels will be installed. The Troldtekt acoustic panels were supplied by Greendozer, which is a platform for the sale of recycled materials.
In the nomination for the Green Award, the following is said about TRÆ:
“TRÆ pushes the boundaries of sustainable building and contributes new knowledge and solutions to the industry. With a holistic approach, focus on health-centred design and a requirement for innovative materials, TRÆ offers a unique sustainability scheme that goes beyond traditional certifications.”
In the nomination for the Architecture Award, it goes on to say:
“In a striking manner, TRÆ pushes the boundaries of sustainable high-rise buildings with their extensive implementation of recycled building materials. TRÆ is a groundbreaking building that shows how radical sustainability can create both value and integration in the city’s urban fabric.”
The winners of the Building Awards will be announced at a major show at The Plant on 21 November 2024.