Henning Larsen chose glulam for the 350-square-metre pavilion's structure as the material is sustainable and timber has traditionally been used for buildings in the Nordic countries.
“Celebrating the 150 years anniversary of Fritz Hansen, we wanted to create a spatial experience that makes a sustainable home for the furniture it exhibits. A facilitator for the design of Fritz Hansen. Built-in solid wood, the Pavilion is inspired by the garden it is situated in, creating a hybrid space with fluid transitions between inside and out.”
Eva Ravnborg, Market Director Denmark, Partner at Henning Larsen.
Translucent polycarbonate was used to build the skin that let the light in while inside, plywood forms both the walls and the built-in furniture.
Using low-carbon materials, and circular design principles, the pavilion is essentially designed to be disassembled – ensuring that all materials can be reused elsewhere.
This ensures that waste is minimized and that all materials can be reused elsewhere, including in the future reconstruction of Fritz Hansen’s own headquarters – a project initiated in 2021, transforming the firm’s office into a modern and welcoming environment.
Designmuseum Danmark has been housed in one of Copenhagen’s finest Rococo buildings since the 1920s. Originally built in 1752 as Royal Frederik’s Hospital, the space was repurposed in 1926 and designed as a museum by architects Ivar Bentsen and Kaare Klint. Now, almost a century later, the Fritz Hansen Pavilion introduces a modern take on its historical surroundings.
The pavilion will be open to the public for 3daysofdesign 15 – 17 June and thereafter it will be used by Designmuseum Danmark until mid-Autumn. During this period, the space will serve as a platform for several initiatives, such as summer schools, exhibitions, and workshops, where visitors and locals can participate and meet the creative community.
