Architectural building designs influenced by organic elements is certainly a path less traveled but not entirely unknown. In this fascinating case, the ‘green’ design of a new corporate centre for Novo Nordisk by Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with SLA landscape architects is fascinatingly influenced by the helix structure of an insulin molecule. Now, this certainly calls for a toast of intriguing novelty and adroit innovation.
Consisting of two office buildings, the overall 50,000 sq m structure will house Novo Nordisk’s top management and 1,100 administrative employees. The main (and larger) office building will comprise of a circular plan with a cylindrical spatial volume of six floors. The bulbous form and the atrium will allude to the complex essence of an insulin molecule shape. The other complimentary structure will be a secondary wedge shaped four storied office building with enhanced user accessibility to the main volume. This component will also facilitate the ‘setting’ of the whole design along the hilly terrain of the site.
With the modern considerations of user flow, an architectural conception should not be limited to the structural element. Taking this into account, the designers have also envisaged an apt landscaping feature for the grand office. The simplistic lines of the building will be accentuated by a lush green surrounding that is inspired by authentic Danish outdoors. This intrinsic connection between natural landscaping elements and artificial structural components will result in not only improved functionality but also improved psychology on part of the user.
Finally coming to constructional information, the ambitious project is slated to be started by October of this year itself. Though, it’s hard to come by a credible figure of the finishing date, but the architects estimate it to be completed and occupied by end of 2013.
Via: HenningLarsen
