Located at the tip of Sundmolen in Copenhagen’s waterfront Nordhavn neighborhood, the new headquarters for Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has completed to exemplify the studio’s individual approach to architecture. This 4,488-square-meter building, completed in spring 2024, is among the first to fully realize BIG’s integrated LEAPP model, combining expertise in Landscape, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, and Product Design. Built from custom Uni-Green concrete in collaboration with Unicon, the seven-story, 27-meter-tall building is set against Copenhagen’s bustling maritime and industrial landscape.

 Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) 的新总部位于哥本哈根 Nordhavn 海滨街区的 Sundmolen 顶端，它的落成充分体现了 BIG 的个性化建筑设计理念。这座建筑占地面积 4488 平方米，将于 2024 年春季竣工，是首批完全实现 BIG 综合 LEAPP 模型的建筑之一，该模型结合了景观、工程、建筑、规划和产品设计方面的专业知识。这座与 Unicon 合作定制的 Uni-Green 混凝土建筑共七层，高 27 米，与哥本哈根繁华的海洋和工业景观相映成趣。

Built to meet the stringent DGNB Gold standards, BIG’s headquarters integrates solar panels and geothermal energy systems, achieving a 60% reliance on renewable energy sources. The geothermal setup supplies 84% of the building’s heating and fully meets its cooling demands, complemented by passive design strategies like natural ventilation.

BIG 总部的建设符合严格的 DGNB 金牌标准，集成了太阳能电池板和地热能源系统，实现了 60% 的可再生能源利用率。地热系统提供了大楼 84% 的供暖，并完全满足其制冷需求，同时还辅以自然通风等被动式设计策略。

images © Laurian Ghinitoiu, unless otherwise stated

bjarke ingels describes Holistic ‘LEAPp’ Approach

Bjarke Ingels Group’s LEAPP concept is fully embodied in the design of its Copenhagen headquarters. According to the studio‘s founder Bjarke Ingels, the LEAPP model embraces a multidisciplinary approach, from structural engineering to intricate interior detailing. The building’s structural integrity relies on a single, central column made from six types of Scandinavian stone — the column, layered with dense granite at the base and lighter, porous marble at the top, rotates as it rises to align precisely with the beams on each floor. The unique architecture further allows for outdoor terraces on each level, connected by a continuous, exterior staircase that wraps around the facade.

Bjarke Ingels 集团的 LEAPP 概念在其哥本哈根总部的设计中得到了充分体现。根据该工作室创始人 Bjarke Ingels 的说法，LEAPP 模型采用了多学科方法，从结构工程到复杂的内部细节。该建筑的结构完整性依赖于一根由六种斯堪的纳维亚石材制成的中央柱子--柱子底部是致密的花岗岩，顶部是较轻的多孔大理石，随着柱子的升高而旋转，与每一层楼的横梁精确对齐。独特的建筑风格还使每一层都有室外露台，露台由环绕外墙的连续室外楼梯连接。

Bjarke Ingels comments: ‘The idea behind LEAPP is an architecture practice as a renaissance, interdisciplinary body of people and knowledge — LEAPP being the acronym for Landscape, Engineering, Architecture, Product, and Planning. Every single aspect of LEAPP has been involved in our HQ, including the planning, the product design, the very complex stacking of the concrete elements.

 Bjarke Ingels 评论道： LEAPP 是景观、工程、建筑、产品和规划的缩写。LEAPP的方方面面都参与了我们总部的建设，包括规划、产品设计、混凝土构件的复杂堆叠。

‘Because of the way it’s engineered, it only holds one column in the whole building. A series of Scandinavian granite and marble are stacked between the beams and everything else is these concrete walls resting on each other.‘

由于它的设计方式，整座建筑只有一根柱子。梁柱之间堆放着一系列斯堪的纳维亚花岗岩和大理石，其他都是混凝土墙壁相互支撑。

the 4,488-square-meter building follows BIG’s integrated LEAPP model

workspaces united by a zig-zagging Staircase 

Upon entering Bjarke Ingels Groups’ headquarters through a three-meter glass door, visitors step into a spacious, open environment where interior views span diagonally across seven floors, framing vistas of Copenhagen beyond. A blackened steel staircase zigzags through the center, creating a sense of vertical flow throughout the space. The design maximizes openness, relocating key elements like the elevator and secondary stairwell to the north edge, while workspace areas remain unobstructed for generous sunlight.

 通过一扇三米高的玻璃门进入 Bjarke Ingels Groups 总部后，访客便步入一个宽敞、开放的环境，室内景观斜跨七个楼层，将哥本哈根的美景尽收眼底。一条熏黑的钢制楼梯呈 “之 ”字形穿过中心，为整个空间营造出一种垂直流动的感觉。设计将开放性发挥到极致，将电梯和二级楼梯间等关键元素移至北侧，而工作区则不受遮挡，阳光充足。

One of the building’s most important elements is its 140-meter staircase that spirals from the rooftop to the quayside below. This exterior staircase provides each floor with a terrace, allowing movement between levels along the facade and doubling as a fire escape. The design emphasizes accessibility to outdoor spaces, generating an environment where employees can step outside to enjoy views of the water, nearby windmills, and the surrounding Nordhavn community.

该建筑最重要的元素之一是其 140 米长的楼梯，它从屋顶盘旋而上，直达下方的码头。这条室外楼梯为每一层都提供了一个露台，让人们可以沿着外墙在不同楼层之间走动，同时还兼作消防通道。设计强调室外空间的可达性，为员工创造了一个可以走出室外欣赏水景、附近风车和周围 Nordhavn 社区景色的环境。

built with Uni-Green concrete, the structure rises seven stories and uses 60% renewable energy

From Parking Lot to Urban Park-从停车场到城市公园

Surrounding the headquarters, BIG’s landscape team has transformed an adjacent former parking area into a 1,500-square-meter public park. Inspired by Denmark’s coastal forests, the park features native species such as pine and oak, which buffer the site against harbor winds. Toward the south, diverse plantings and natural materials create habitats for local wildlife, enhancing biodiversity and offering a soft surface for relaxation and play. American artist Benjamin Langholz’s ‘Stone 40’ sculpture — a spiral path of stones — adds a playful touch for visitors of all ages.

 在总部周围，BIG 的景观团队将相邻的一个旧停车场改造成了一个面积达 1,500 平方米的公共公园。受丹麦沿海森林的启发，公园采用了松树和橡树等本地树种，以缓冲港口风。在南面，多种多样的植物和天然材料为当地野生动物创造了栖息地，提高了生物多样性，并为休闲和娱乐提供了柔软的地面。美国艺术家本杰明-朗霍尔茨（Benjamin Langholz）的 “石头 40 ”雕塑--一条由石头铺成的螺旋形小路--为不同年龄段的游客增添了一份童趣。

The building’s rooftop extends the natural themes of the park, incorporating wood sourced from a local sawmill and planted with wind-tolerant herbs used in the studio’s canteen. This terrace not only provides a scenic outdoor space for employees but also strengthens the building’s connection to Denmark’s natural landscape, creating a harmonious blend of urban and ecological elements.

建筑的屋顶延伸了公园的自然主题，采用了当地锯木厂的木材，并种植了工作室食堂使用的耐风草本植物。这个露台不仅为员工提供了一个风景优美的户外空间，还加强了建筑与丹麦自然景观的联系，创造了城市与生态元素的和谐融合。

a central stone column, made from six types of rock, supports the open structure with minimal internal columns

geothermal and solar systems supply nearly all heating and cooling needs

the staircase doubles as a fire escape while providing views of the harbor and city from every level

each floor has access to outdoor terraces connected by a 140-meter exterior staircase | image © Rasmus Hjortshøj

BIG landscape transformed the adjacent parking area into a 1,500-square-meter park

project info:

name: BIG Headquarters

architect, client: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) | @big_builds

location: Copenhagen, Denmark

size: 4,880 square meters (52,528 square feet)

completion: 2024

photography: © Laurian Ghinitoiu | @laurianghinitoiu, Rasmus Hjortshøj | @coast_studio

partner in charge: Bjarke Ingels, Finn Nørkjær

project manager: Ole Elkjær-Larsen design lead: Frederik Lyng project architect: Jesper Boye Andersen

team: Annette Jensen, Justas Zabulionis, Hanne Halvorsen, Alda Sol Hauksdóttir, Jesper Boye Andersen, Gabrielle Nadeau, Lisbet Fritze Trentemøller, Tobias Hjortdal, Fabiana Cortolezzis, Maria Natalia Lenardon, Sergiu Calacean, Lenya Schneehage, Steen Kortbæk Svendsen, Katrine Juul, Mads Enggaard Stidsen, Kaja Terze, Eddie Chiu Fai Can, Mathieu Jaumain, Jannik Albæk, Matthew Thomson, Felicia Olofsson, Helen Shuyang Chen, Mads Primdahl Rokkjær, Arthur Martinevski, Ewa Zapiec, Snorre Emanuel Nash Jørgensen, Marius Tromholt-Richter, Kresimir Blazina, Magni Waltersson, Atibadi Brugnano, Graham Forrest Jordan, Ioannis Mathioudakis, Yunyoung Choi, Dobrochna Anna Klimczak, Shu Zhao, Joos Jerne, Narisara Ladawal Schröder, Mikkel M. R. Stubgaard, Søren Martinussen, Kim Lauer, Lone Fenger Albrechtsen, Jonas Høgh Rask, Tommy Bjørnstrup, Kanetnat Puttimettipanan, Celia de la Osa Muñoz, Anne-Charlotte Wiklander, Helena Hammershaimb, Danyu Zeng, Guoyu Liu, Thor Larsen-Lechuga, Filip Jacek Rozkowski, Irie Annik Meree, Anna Wozniak, Høgni Laksafoss, Jonathan Otis Navntoft Russell, Jiewei Li, Frederik Skou Jensen, Luca Pileri, Margarita Nutfulina, Gül Ertekin, Aya Fibert, David Zahle, Paula Madrid, Xingyue Huang, Andreas Klok Pedersen, Yehezkiel Wiliardy, Omar Mohamed Nabil Mohamed Saad Mowafy, Alexandra-Madalina Nita, Petra Hajdu, Johan Frederik Lindqvist, Mariana De Soares E Barbieri Cardoso, Marah Wagner, Xinying Zhang, Jakob Lange, Martyna Kloda, Nandi Lu, Henrik Jacobsen, Bart Ramakers, Celina Holck, Mussa Algasra, Andrea Angelo Suardi, Xavier Thanki, Agla Egilsdottir, Eddie Can

BIG engineering: Andrea Megan Hektor, Tim Christensen, Alexander Gale Heiede, Jesus Fernandez Fraile, Kai-Brith Kalda, Thomas Lejeune, Andreas Bak, Kannan Selvaraj, Jonathan Otis Nanvtoft Russell

BIG sustainability: Tore Banke, Sille Foltinger, Alexander Matthias Jacobson

BIG landscape: Giulia Frittoli, Ulla Hornsyld, Louise Mould, Anders Fønss, Brian Malig Collado, Christian Kuczenski, Ahmed Badra, Anna Bertolazzi, Anna Lindgaard Jensen, Barbora Hrmova, Bartlomiej Lew, Dina Brændstrup, Fernanda Furuya, Giulia Genovese, Ines Zunic, Jialin Liang, Jonathan Udemezue, Juhye Kim, Kristian Mousten, Milan Moldenhawer, Xinyi Chen

site management: Lars Thonke, Michael James Kepke, Jannik Albæk, Louise Brøndbjerg, Mathilde Jeppesen, Marija Cvijovic

collaborators: LM Byg, Aalborg Portland, Centrum Pæle, Connex, El Team Vest, Energy Machines, Skel.dk, Paschal Stillads, Kjellerup VVS, HB Trapper, Eiler Thomsen, Deko, Brønnum, Primatag, Optimus, Krak Bau, Alt om Fugning Aps, YOUR PARTNER, Kvadrat Acoustics, GOTESSONS, Akustik Miljø, Dansk Belægningsenterprise, NO.BA Studio, Ceramica Cielo, TONI Copenhagen, Dinesen Floors A/S, Influit, Helden, Artelia Group, DTU, Popl, Rambøll, EcoBeton Danmark ApS, PD Elevator, Fritz Hansen, Muller van Severen, Aluflam, Artemide, Funktionen, Windowmaster, Byggeweb, Viasol, Schüco, Anker & Co., E. Nielsens Mekaniske Stenhuggeri A/S, Allremove, Miele, SHURE, Shack Trapper, BoConcept