A multifunctional saw. The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio
25/01/2024.
[Copenhagen] Denmark
metalocus, JORGE MARTINEZ
metalocus, JORGE MARTINEZ
Architecture studio Third Nature Studio was commissioned to design the new administrative center for the Lynetteholm weighbridge, in the northeast of the port of Copenhagen, Denmark. The building also symbolizes the entrance to the coastal, recreational and urban development area.
The project is not only conceived as an administrative space, but also as a space to host meetings and workshops on ongoing construction activities in the area. The architect decided to use the modular technique for the construction of the project.
The project is not only conceived as an administrative space, but also as a space to host meetings and workshops on ongoing construction activities in the area. The architect decided to use the modular technique for the construction of the project.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
Site floor plan. The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio.
Floor plan. The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio.
Section plan. The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio.
Elevation plan. The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio.
Elevation plan. The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio.
The Gate Building designed by the architecture studio Third Nature Studio is made up of 17 angled models, built mainly of wood, supported by a concrete plinth. The rotated arrangement of each module generates a serrated edge with terraces, the most distinctive feature of the building.
The architect prioritizes functionality and proven technical solutions to address the challenges of wind, dust and noise. The aesthetic, rooted in the minimalism and luminosity of the project, features aluminum facades and large sections of glass, establishing a surprising robustness.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
The architect prioritizes functionality and proven technical solutions to address the challenges of wind, dust and noise. The aesthetic, rooted in the minimalism and luminosity of the project, features aluminum facades and large sections of glass, establishing a surprising robustness.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
Description of project by Third Nature Studio
This innovative gateway building, conceived by the Danish architectural studio Third Nature, and designed for disassembly using durable materials, is a distinguished addition to the Harbor of Copenhagen.
The inaugural structure of the ongoing Lynetteholm land reclamation initiative occupies a prestigious position on the northeastern edge of Copenhagen Harbor, symbolizing the entrance to the expansive, 275-hectare urban development and recreational coastal area that also serves as a nature-based storm surge barrier.
The building's dual purpose is to serve as the administrative hub for Lynetteholm's weighbridge, facilitating the transport of excess soil to the emerging island, and to host meetings and workshops about the ongoing construction activities in the area.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
Architecturally, this one-story, diamond-shaped edifice is composed of 17 angled modules constructed primarily from wood, covering an area of approximately 1,000 m². Amidst a stark, industrial setting, it stands out as a distinctive and inviting workspace, maintaining a healthy environment during the ongoing soil deposition. The building is perched on a raised 100-meter-long soil plinth, acting as a testbed for pioneering biological acceleration strategies intended for the future 60 Ha nature-based storm surge park of Lynetteholm.
Third Nature’s design prioritizes functionality and proven technical solutions to address the challenges of wind, dust, and noise. Its aesthetic, rooted in minimalism and luminosity, features aluminum facades and expansive glass sections, establishing a striking robustness. The essence of the design lies in its straightforward yet iconic approach to providing shelter and visibility. The building's structure, characterized by its repetitive and rhythmical facade, mirrors these values.
A distinctive feature of the building is the rotation of each module, creating a serrated edge with terraces that bask in sunlight and offer protection and shade inside the offices. This design results in a dynamic internal space arrangement, marked by a zigzag pattern, affording breathtaking panoramic views and a stimulating work atmosphere.
The Gate Building by Third Nature Studio. Photograph by Morten Olivarius.
Flexibility and adaptability are the keystones of the building's structural design, based on the idea that part of the administration building should be able to be moved as the establishment of Lynetteholm takes shape. Embracing 'design for disassembly' principles, it allows for relocation with minimal financial and environmental impact. Selection of renewable, low carbon footprint biogenic materials underlines its commitment to ecological sensitivity.
This strategy not only minimizes waste but also guarantees the building's adaptability to evolving needs and contexts, illustrating a forward-thinking, eco-friendly design ethos with a pristine aesthetic. It is a design meticulously tailored to its unique setting and symbolic significance that celebrate Third Nature’s holistic design approach.
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Architects
Project team
Partner In Charge.- Ole Schrøder, Flemming Rafn.
Architect In Charge.- Anders Gade Jørgensen.
Landscape Architect.- Kirstine Lorentsen.
Architect In Charge.- Anders Gade Jørgensen.
Landscape Architect.- Kirstine Lorentsen.
Client
By & Havn, COWI.
Developer
Jytas.
Area
Area.- 1,000 sqm.
Dates
Year.- 2023.
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark.
Photography
Randi Johnsen. Third Nature Studio
Third Nature Studio is a small landscape project studio founded by Randi Johnsen based in San Francisco that specializes in contemporary and contextual residential projects. Services offered range from project consultations to refined aesthetic details, planting plans and materials.
Randi Johnsen, a landscape designer with a youthful, artistic yet practical eye, runs Third Nature Studio. In 2004, she received a Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, where she received the prestigious Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Randi has worked on projects throughout California and around the world as an associate at Meyer + Silberberg Land Architects and as a consultant for the offices of Walter Hood and Cheryl Barton.
Specialties: After designing and documenting large-scale public, commercial and institutional projects, Randi discovered that for her, the residential context is one of compelling intimacy and meaning.
Randi Johnsen, a landscape designer with a youthful, artistic yet practical eye, runs Third Nature Studio. In 2004, she received a Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, where she received the prestigious Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Randi has worked on projects throughout California and around the world as an associate at Meyer + Silberberg Land Architects and as a consultant for the offices of Walter Hood and Cheryl Barton.
Specialties: After designing and documenting large-scale public, commercial and institutional projects, Randi discovered that for her, the residential context is one of compelling intimacy and meaning.
