Mette Kynne Frandsen, CEO, Henning Larsen, Interview
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The woman behind Henning Larsen

CEO Mette Kynne Frandsen has worked for over 20 years to make Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen what it is today: a pioneer in creating sustainable yet iconic architecture around the world. She gave us an interview before leaving her position.

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When the school bell rings

Its roof looks like three pyramids atop a space of celebratory grandeur, a wooden construction reminiscent of timber-framed buildings. This is precisely what the architects at Maccreanor Lavington had in mind for the new dining hall at Ibstock Place School.
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A church that stores carbon

As the first church to be built in Copenhagen for 30 years, it may well become an icon. Ørestad Church is a sculptural timber construction designed by Henning Larsen. A kind of “Church 2.0”, it is also a modern community centre that reaches out to everybody regardless of their belief.
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Good things come to those who wait

It has been 57 years since work on Uppsala’s town hall was halted due to a lack of funds. But now the finished building is a sight for sore eyes: completed by Henning Larsen with a little help from Japanese technology, it was even singled out as Sweden’s “Building of the Year”.
Chateau Angelus neuer Weinkeller
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Inspired design for heavenly wines

The fine wines from Château Angélus winery are now also produced in Libourne, France. Its new wine cellar designed by Eric Castagnotto looks like a church nave, which is probably no coincidence.

Henning Larsen Architect: „Höchste Zeit zu handeln“ (Bild: Michael Nagl)
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“High time to act”

Henning Larsen Partner and Global Design Director Jacob Kurek oversees highly diverse projects around the world. In this interview, the prominent architect describes how sustainable thinking can be implemented everywhere and what is key to its success.
Studieren mit Alpen-Blick (Bild: Sora)
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Studying with an Alpine view

Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen has designed a university campus with a difference. The new building for the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) provides a thoroughly modern student experience – at the heart of the city and with an all-round view of the Alps.
Metropol Parasol, Sevilla, Jürgen Mayer H.
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New life among the mushrooms

Metropol Parasol has achieved a phenomenal rejuvenation of a neglected square in Seville. The iconic timber construction by J.MAYER.H architects is a prime example of successful intervention in public space.
One Hundred von Studio Gang entworfen und von Mac Properties realisiert
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A striking slant

Residential tower One Hundred in St. Louis was designed by renowned Chicago architecture firm Studio Gang. The architects are notorious for the striking exteriors of their high-rise buildings.
Kastelaz Hof
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Moved by the spirit of wine

Inspired by the vineyards of northern Italy, architect Peter Pichler planted the modern villa Kastelaz Hof amidst the vines, masterfully using his home advantage.
Cabins in den Lyngenalpen in Nordnorwegen
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Cabins in the Lyngen Alps

If you love the far north, you’ll love the Lyngen Alps. And if you love the Lyngen Alps, you’ll love the bungalows by architect Snorre Stinessen.
Centre Culturel
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Cinema at its best

And the winner is… Centre Culturel! The cinema and culture project by UNStudio came first in the biggest architecture competition organized by private investors in France.
Turm-Vision in drei Teilen (Bild: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio)
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Triple towers in extravagant design

Architect Hayri Atak has produced an intrepid vision: his high-rise project “Ternary Tower” plans to add another skyscraper to Shanghai’s collection. The proposal envisages eye-catching towers that seem to embrace, while also offering superb views.
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