Daylight The round volume is perforated by three cuts, which together with the central atrium bring the daylight and the surrounding scenery into the very core of the building. The three cuts are oriented towards the primary access routes from the surrounding buildings.
Facade design The facade consists of classic window bands featuring horizontal, closed panels that reflect the sunlight and heat away from the building. The architectural expression is inspired by Arne Jacobsen who developed the master plan for the Novo Nordisk site in 1961. The embrasures are white and matt and bring reflected, diffused light far into the building.
Zoning The building is divided into two different indoor air quality zones, featuring individual control systems. The indoor air quality of the atrium varies according to the changing seasons and the atrium is typically colder or warmer compared to the rest of the building – depending on the season. The work areas, on the other hand, have a constant indoor air quality and are divided into local, individually controllable climate zones.
Green roof Adjacent to the cafeteria and lecture hall, two sloping volumes with green roofs connect the building to the surrounding park. The green roof surfaces delay the percolation of rainwater and additionally contribute to the ‘cool island’ effect as described under ‘Context’.
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