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Construction is underway for the new NEOMA Business School in northern France. Located west of the center of Reims, the new 26,000 m² business campus will accommodate 4700 students. The hybrid timber campus will transform the area of Port Colbert, a semi-abandoned former industrial site that used to house multiple city industries while preserving the identity of the district, its history, and its industrial heritage. As is often the case in centrally located former industrial areas, budding small businesses and local “pop-up” events can now be found populating Port Colbert. The new NEOMA campus is inspired by this entrepreneurial atmosphere that has changed the area from a geographical location to a place on people's minds. The school features 85 classrooms, three auditoriums, and an event space with a 750-seat auditorium and exterior access. The incorporation of wood and glass promotes a friendly atmosphere and floods the school interior with light. Read more about the project here https://hnglr.sn/42ICGvN. In collaboration with Patriarche. Augmented Architecture, Egis, Elioth, by Egis, ETAMINE, ACOUSTB, and Creafactory. Visuals by Vivid-Vision and Sora.

"Set to be one of North America’s biggest development sites, the project begs the question of whether such a large-scale project can truly meet the moment, in terms of what Toronto, and cities in general, need when social safety nets are fraying," writes Fast Company. Downsview today, is home to over 35,000 residents but is divided by roads, rail lines, and the former Downsview Airport/Bombardier Airbase. With the airbase ending its operations, the 520-acre site – roughly the same size as Toronto’s downtown – offers an immense opportunity for the rapidly growing city. Read the full feature of the Downsview Framework Plan in Fast Company below. The Downsview Framework Plan is done in collaboration with Northcrest Developments, Canada Lands Company / Société Immobilière du Canada, SLA, Urban Strategies Inc. and KPMB Architects.

Welcome to Jurong Lake Gardens. Exemplifying Singapore's vision as a ‘City in Nature’ and informed by extensive public engagement, the lakeside park restores the original natural environment, enhancing climate resilience and biodiversity while connecting people to local flora and fauna. Revitalizing the site’s original freshwater swamp forest, which was cleared with the area’s industrial development in the 1960s, Jurong Lake Gardens provides a home for recreation and community activities as well as a vibrant green lung amid a developing urban district. Informed by over 17,000 suggestions collected through an engagement process spanning several years, the design of the park and gardens mindfully invites the particular needs of diverse user groups, offering a canvas for a variety of recreation and community activities. The first national gardens in the heartlands of Singapore, the area has drawn millions of visitors annually since its opening in 2019. Curious to learn more? Read more here https://hnglr.sn/4e0KEFA. Photos by Finbarr Fallon

Malan has been part of the team since 2015, working as a Landscape Architect in both Denmark and the Faroe Islands. We sat down with her to reflect on her motivations and achievements throughout her career at Henning Larsen. "I am the only landscape architect in our small team, so I have the privilege of working on many different projects. From small scale streetscapes to larger urban plans. Although diverse in scale and theme, one thing that projects often have in common is the opportunity to make an impact. By making small alterations or interventions we can change how spaces are perceived and used by people," says Malan. Learn more about her journey here https://hnglr.sn/3L04unl. Image of Klaksvik City Center by Nic Lehoux.

How do we beat the heat? In-house industrial PhD Fellow Gulin Yazicioglu spends her time researching how we can mitigate the urban heat island effect in the future: "I'm investigating transformative potential of green infrastructure in shaping the the future resilience of cities. In the retrofitting of our cities, integrating greenery in alignment with urban layouts becomes incredibly important, contributing not only to temperature regulation but also improving overall environmental sustainability and biodiversity." Part of the research includes explorations of future scenarios in cities around the world, starting with Copenhagen. 👇

Every aspect of urban development can contribute to heat amplification, ranging from the design of buildings to the vehicles used for transportation. The New York Times explores innovative efforts in Singapore to mitigate the 'urban heat island effect' and cool the city down. The story highlights our design for Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, "Air temperature measurements show that Singapore’s 155-acre Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park can be up to about 2 degrees cooler than high-density residential blocks in the middle of the city." Researchers suggest that large green spaces such as parks offer a practical intervention with the ability to cool areas extending beyond their immediate vicinity. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park is part of Singapore's network of green corridors that connect green spaces together and allow cool air to flow throughout the city. These initiatives and adjustments alone cannot bring about the large scale changes needed to slow the current rise in temperature, but they can offer creative approaches working toward urban resiliency. To learn more, find the full article here https://hnglr.sn/3L9Sa3X. Discover more about Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park here: https://hnglr.sn/4erRNix. Images by Shiang Han Lim

The biggest threat to nature is the lack of space, and every day, plant and animal species disappear. By utilizing the city’s vertical space, flora and fauna can be significantly increased, but we have to do it in a way that accommodates local climates and native species. "A building in Denmark can never look as lush as one in Singapore. So instead, we’ve designed a facade that adapts to the dynamic of the changing seasons in Scandinavia,” says Jakob Strømann-Andersen about the new green facade system we developed together with KOMPROMENT and BG Byggros, Danmark. The first project to integrate the facade is in Nordø, in Copenhagen’s Northern Harbor district. For this microclimate, which includes harsh winds, cold temperatures, and salt from the sea, the team has selected plants with two very different sets of qualities; some plants look beautiful 365 days a year but are naturally low in biodiversity, whereas others are hosts to as many as 132 different native insects, albeit not very pretty on the eye during colder months. In that way, the facade accommodates the need for both an aesthetically appealing solution and one that promotes biodiversity. Read more about the facade here https://hnglr.sn/4cYo3IL. Photos by Rasmus Hjortshøj

In 1996, our extension of Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen was completed. The art museum continues to be one of Copenhagen's most beloved landmarks housing over 10,000 works of art and archaeological objects. The extended structure is located in the Glyptotek's former conservation area and is separated from the rest of the museum by a broad, gently rising, glass-covered marble stairway that leads up to the three exhibition floors and onwards up to a rooftop terrace. The original building, built by Vilhelm Dahlerup in 1897, was designed to be open only during daylight hours. Although artificial lighting was later added, natural light remains essential to the museum's architecture and the viewing of its artworks. Our extension, adding to the works of Vilhelm Dahlerup and Hack Kampmann, mirrors this philosophy illuminating the past through a rich sequence of natural light. One of the most striking decorative features of the building is the glass roof's bars, which cast shadows on the stairwell walls on sunny days. Images by Rasmus Hjortshøj.

Dongguan Central Park is a winner at the World Landscape Architecture Professional Awards. The project has been recognized for its innovative integration of nature and the built environment and its evident impact on visitors. Located along Xinji River in China, a water-sensitive design approach weaves through Dongguan Central Park, acting as an ideal habitat, a spot to play, or the perfect place for a morning stroll. Using nature-based solutions, the “P-L-A-C-E making” principles of the park – People-oriented, Legible, Active, Cleansed, Ecological – were the blueprint for revitalizing industrial Dongguan into a centre of a future global city to live, work and play. The 2024 WLA Professional Awards announced Dongguan Central Park Phase 1 as an Honour Award winner in the Built – Large Landscape Design category. Read more here https://hnglr.sn/4cdCIQc. Images by DiD Photography.

Smyril Line's new HQ in Tórshavn is officially under construction. Embracing the picturesque backdrop of the lush landscapes and open seas of the Faroe Islands, the design for Smyril Line's new headquarters and ferry terminal in the Faroese capital pays homage to traditional Faroese fishing boats and the historic Eastern harbor. Once the primary gateway connecting the Faroe Islands with the rest of the world, Tórshavn's Eastern harbor holds sentimental value for many Faroese people, serving as a departure point for loved ones embarking on new journeys or as a romantic setting for leisurely strolls along the water. In recent years, the harbor was closed to the public due to Schengen port security measures. The new terminal, logistics centre, and office building, totaling 8,000 m2, captures the essence of the nostalgia found in 1950’s black-and-white photographs showing crowds gathering to bid farewell to departing passengers. By separating passengers and freight, the historic promenade is reconnected with the capital. "Our design is a testament to the captivating beauty and maritime legacy of the Faroe Islands. The integration of wood, with its elegant lines, draws inspiration from the distinct charm of traditional Faroese boats and the historic Eastern harbor. We are proud to embark on the journey to creating this transformative space that celebrates and reconnects the community with their cherished heritage," says Ósbjørn Jacobsen, Partner and Design Director, Faroe Islands. Read more: https://hnglr.sn/4cc72up Renders by ELEMENT