Size 32.500 m² (offices), 1.300 m² (shops), 24.000 m² (parking)
KPMG’s domicile enters into a strong unity with the surroundings: The west-facing plaza with the culture house; the southern plaza with cafés and eateries; the green belt facing east; and the metro in the northern direction. The main ’clover’-shape of the domicile is created with these different directions in mind and the new domicile creates a link to three cityscapes at the same time. Altogether, KPMG’s domicile will contribute to a concentration of the neighbourhood and to making the area much more lively and friendly. The building is situated on an elevated base, creating a varied expression and pulls the green areas into the building niches. The clover-shape solves a well-known problem associated with large office buildings: they often seem confusing and easy to
offices/KPMG
Completion 2011
KPMG
Client KPMG
Frederiksberg, Denmark
Address Osvald Helmuths Plads 4 2000 Frederiksberg
get lost in. The clover-shape divides the building into smaller sections and at the core the individual loops are interconnected in a natural centre. Moreover, it makes for an interesting change and brings a lighter sense of space to the neighbourhood. The domicile is constructed with a great focus on sustainability at all levels from design to construction, choice of materials and lifespan. Thus, the level of energy consumption is reduced to a mere minimum close to zero by controlling the inflow of light, by heat regulation through the use of an active façade elements with solar screening, by angling the building according to daylight and by a strategic orientation of the interior office space.
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