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Our Dutch colleague Sophie Dikmans has worked at our Norwegian office in Oslo for two years. Here, she has primarily focused on health projects as part of our experienced team. Even though it was a bit of a coincidence that Sophie ended up in Oslo and Arkitema, she is thrilled to be living in Norway, learning the Norwegian language, culture, and architectural approach. In an interview with the largest Dutch architectural publisher, Architectenweb, Sophie tells her story and what she has learned from working at an architectural practice in another country. This is an insightful piece about following your dreams and embarking on new adventures in unknown territory. We are very pleased to have Sophie as part of our team and are impressed by both her professional and personal mindset, which is inspiring to many. She has embraced Norwegian traditions and is an integrated part of the team. At Arkitema, we are always open to new input and eager to learn new perspectives, which Sophie and several other expats at our offices provide us. Thank you for that! You can read the entire interview here (in Dutch, but most browsers can translate directly into English by right-clicking the text): https://lnkd.in/dwxKb3wy

The result is a revitalized forecourt for thousands of daily commuters.  For years, the area in front of Hellerup Station, located near Copenhagen, was characterized by an uneven array of buildings and formed a visual and physical barrier between the city and the station.  Today Hellerup Station offers a harmony of comfort, convenience, and safety.  It integrates bicycle parking, green elements, and several spaces for staying open the station to its surroundings.  The project was realized in collaboration with DSB Ejendomsudvikling A/S and engineers from COWI. Photo credit: Niels Nygaard Photography

It took only 13 months to realise, containing several innovative initiatives - both in construction and among residents. ‘Engdraget’ is a group of two-storey terrace houses situated outside the Danish city of Slagelse. Timber cassettes from Scandi Byg were selected, resulting in an efficient construction. Timber cassettes offer more than sealing the outside of a building. They can be installed with a small crew, don't need scaffolding, and reduce the number of on-site workers.  Furthermore, Engdraget is more than a housing project built at record speed - it's also a whole new way of living.  Before new residents move in, they are asked to share their interests and skills, such as caring for green spaces, snow removal, and more.   This means, among other things, that residents take responsibility and have a say in what happens in the neighbourhood.  The project is realised in collaboration with Slagelse Boligselskab, FJERRING A/S, Rådgivende Ingeniører og Scandi Byg.    Photo credit: Scandibyg 

On Saturday a milestone in the story of the Copenhagen Metro was reached. The M4 Metro line opened in pomp and circumstance at Mozart's Square one of the new stations on the line connecting the "Sydhavnen" area to the metro network. As part of the COWI/SYSTRA JV, Arkitema and Gottlieb Paludan Architects have designed the five new underground stations opening on the line. Here we have worked together with five artists who each have created beautiful artwork for an individual new station on the line. The first outlines of the project were made nine years ago, and it is an absolute pleasure to see all the hard work done since then come to life. We are proud of the final result and are looking forward to seeing the metro evolve into an integral part of the vast communal infrastructure of Copenhagen. Congratulations to all present and future users of this new metro line and of course to Metroselskabet & Hovedstadens Letbane – thank you for a great co-creation project! Photos by Arkitema Partner Thomas Grave-Larsen

The answers are many from using an e-bike to even riding a horse. What is your favorite mode of transport? Infrastructure projects are complex tasks where we actively utilize our in-house competencies across Arkitema and COWI.    Our specialists develop modern infrastructure solutions that connect cities and catchment areas into important hubs for the benefit of current and future generations.    Read more about our service here:  https://lnkd.in/dvGR4MWF

A spectacular pavilion and cultural gem designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando in the Danish town of Allinge! Our colleague, Poul Schulein, Partner and Business Area Manager at Arkitema advises the client, Estate Ferlov Mancoba, and coordinates the work with the renowned Japanese architect. The architectural design will exhibit sculptures of Sonja Ferlov, one of the most important Danish artists of the modern age.  “Combining Sonja Ferlov's distinctive art with Tadao Ando's minimalist architecture, this project creates a rich harmony. Nature is integral, as the structure and sculptures interact beautifully with the striking sea and rocky landscape," shares Poul Schülein,  According to the plan the museum is expected to be realised in 2030. Photos by: Michael Ellehammer

From our modeling workshop to reality! Soon you can attend the opening of the upcoming M4 Metro line to Sydhavn - a developing neighbourhood in Copenhagen.     It will become a next-level passenger experience, and Arkitema has assisted The Copenhagen Metro and Greater Copenhagen Light Rail by creating scale models of the stations as a working tool during the development of the five stations on the line, Our colleague Francisco Pires, Model Builder at Arkitema has helped visualize the station spaces in classic and 3D models.  “It was one of those models where we used all the techniques and materials available in our modeling workshop. There was 3D printing, laser cutting, electric circuits, epoxy resin... We did it all, and it has been a very inspiring process being part of,” explains Francisco Pires.  Arkitema has been designing the five stations on the line, together with Metroselskabet and as part of the COWI/SYSTRA-JV, in collaboration with architect colleagues from Gottlieb Paludan Architects.  We look forward to exploring this remarkable creation when the new metro line M4 opens on Saturday 22 June 2024!

The grass must take hold over the summer when our new community building will soon open! "Lysningen," located in the Danish city of Viborg, will house school, sports, and cultural facilities for children and citizens within the Municipality. Utilizing timber as the primary material will infuse character and identity into Lysningen, while fostering light and welcoming architecture for the citizens. In a team consisting of Viborg Municipality, engineering firm OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører, now Sweco, and COWI, Arkitema is a full-service consultant. Read more about our architectural design here:

Explore the project miniatures of the new national children's hospital for the Copenhagen University Hospital.     "Mary Elizabeth's Hospital" is designed to care for the littlest patients and their families.     Soft forms, green elements, and warmth. A building designed for children, enabling them to participate in activities, learn, and play while undergoing treatment.    This visionary project by 3XN/GXN and Arkitema is set to bloom in 2026 

Scale models in architecture are valuable for visualizing our designs. Among our talented colleagues, Francisco Pires, Model Builder at Arkitema, has contributed to visualizing the 'Sophie Radich School' located in the Norwegian city of Lillestrøm. "It's satisfying working with wood, and for the Sophie Radich School, or as we internally refer to it, the 'Red School,' we utilized its advantages by conducting several tests on the laser to achieve facade details on a very thin layer of plywood. And it's rewarding when you crack the code, find the right technique, and achieve the desired result," adds Francisco. Since 2023, the Sophie Radich School has provided well-run educational facilities for both students and teachers in Lillestrøm, fostering future-oriented learning.