A Nordic Expression of Light and Clarity

Awarded LEED Platinum, Nordea's new Copenhagen headquarters blend local design principles with sustainable practices.

Nordea HQ Design, Henning Larsen | Case Studies

The atrium of the Nordea headquarters draws inspiration from Nordic landscapes, featuring slate, oak, and Rockfon Mono Acoustic ceilings with high light reflection.

A workplace inspired by Nordic nature

Designed by Henning Larsen Architects, the Danish headquarters for the financial services group reflects the essence of Nordic landscapes. Through the use of natural materials and innovative acoustic solutions, the building offers a transaparent, comfortable, and environmentally responsible workspace. The building incorporates aesthetics into the functional design, offering enhanced acoustic comfort while optimising natural light and employee well-being.

Enhancing acoustic comfort in expansive spaces

Utilising soft materials like slate and oak, the design of the headquarters achieves a soft palette. The crystalline facade allows daylight to permeate the building, fostering transparency between staff, clients, and the overall neighbourhood fabric.

The headquarters consists of two main atriums, one of them housing Scandinavia's largest trading floor with over 600 traders. To ensure optimal acoustics in these expansive areas, Rockfon Mono Acoustic ceiling solutions were installed. The seamless ceilings not only enhance sound absorportion, but aso contribute to the buidling's minimalist aesthetic, aligning with the overall design vision.

Project info

Project name

Nordea Headquarters

Client

Nordea

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Architecture

Henning Larsen Architects

Photography

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Products used

Rockfon® Mono Acoustic

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With the use of Rockfon Mono Acoustic, natural lighting is amplified.

The sleek white atriums contribute to visual contact between employees.

The building features Scandinavia's largest trading floor.

Environmental excellence and LEED Platinum

Throughout the design process, sustainability was a core focus. The innovative facade, reminiscent of fractured ice surfaces, incorporates a two-pane window system that enhances energy efficiency and indoor climate control. Combined with the use of materials and Rockfon Mono Acoustic, the building achieved the highest LEED certification, demonstrating its commitment to environmental excellence.

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