Timber university takes the sting out of harsh Faroe Islands climate

Henning Larsen Architects has been commissioned to create a new university in the Faroe Islands. Described as one of the harshest campus locations in the world, the timber building is inspired by traditional local construction techniques and will featu… Continue reading Timber university takes the sting out of harsh Faroe Islands climate

Volvo embraces sustainable design with timber experience center

Following its Quayside project, Henning Larsen Architects continues its enthusiastic use of sustainable timber construction techniques with a new experience center designed for automaker Volvo. Named World of Volvo, the building will take the form of t… Continue reading Volvo embraces sustainable design with timber experience center

Development brings timber towers and vertical forests to Toronto waterfront

An ambitious new project planned for Toronto, Canada, will transform a sizable area of the city’s waterfront into a lush green neighborhood. Named Quayside, it will consist of a number of tree and plant-covered buildings, including a huge timber housin… Continue reading Development brings timber towers and vertical forests to Toronto waterfront

Henning Larsen Architects awarded European Prize for Architecture

Copenhagen-based firm Henning Larsen Architects has been declared the winner of this year’s European Prize for Architecture. The award recognizes architects whose work “embodies vision, commitment, and profound respect for humanity and for th… Continue reading Henning Larsen Architects awarded European Prize for Architecture

Striking opera house resembles cracked ice on a lake

With projects like the Eysturkommuna Town Hall and The Wave, Henning Larsen has shown a particular talent for producing eye-catching projects that break the mold. It reaffirms this with the newly-opened Hangzhou Yuhang Opera, which is designe… Continue reading Striking opera house resembles cracked ice on a lake