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27 Jan 2012 Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects - Exhibition Give more – schmidt hammer lassen architects exhibition opens in Berlin 3 Feb - 15 Mar 2012 On the 3rd of February 2012, renowned Architecture Forum Aedes Gallery in Berlin opens an exhibition with the title Give more featuring projects by schmidt hammer lassen architects. Give more features nine selected architecture projects paraphrasing nine visions on how architecture can give more by adding value and positive change for people, places, and communities. picture from Schmidt Hammer Lassen The approach of schmidt hammer lassen architects is that architecture creates change – architecture is not a goal in itself. schmidt hammer lassen architects strives to design buildings that meet the challenges of modern society; that shape the life for people and organisations; that make people come together in new ways. “With the exhibition, we would like to focus on the significance of architecture as a tool for designing the framework for life. The essence of architecture is not merely a question of aesthetics, but to a greater extent a question of the value and meaning which architecture offers its users and society,” said Founding Partner at schmidt hammer lassen architects Mr. Bjarne Hammer. The selected projects in the exhibition are presented through images, models and texts. Additionally, the exhibition integrates film clips and quotes where users, clients, and reviewers express their experience with the architecture, thus connecting the intention of the architecture to the reality. The exhibition will run from 3rd February to 15th March 2012. Facts Opening: Friday 3rd February 2012 at 18:30 Aedes am Pfefferberg Christinenstrasse 18-19 Berlin, Germany Speakers at the opening are: - Dr.h.c. Kristin Feireiss, Aedes Berlin - Per Erik Veng, Head of Communication, Culture & Public Diplomacy, The Royal Danish Embassy, Berlin - David Keuning, Editor of MARK magazine - Beate Engelhorn, Curator Aedes The exhibition and the catalogue are among others kindly supported by: Tækker Immobilienverwaltung, Ytong I Silka and Dinesen. 7 Sep 2011 Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Shanghai schmidt hammer lassen architects opens new office in Shanghai On the threshold of its 25th anniversary, Danish schmidt hammer lassen architects has expanded activities in Asia by establishing an independent office in Shanghai, China. “Following a decade of success, we strengthen our presence in the Asia region by opening this new office” said Ms Bente Damgaard, CEO at schmidt hammer lassen architects. She added: “We experience a greater demand for high profile design and sustainable architecture, and we look forward to increasing the people-to-people contacts and the cultural exchange.” schmidt hammer lassen architects opens new Shanghai office: picture from Schmidt Hammer Lassen schmidt hammer lassen architects already has more than 10 built projects in mainland China ranging from cultural buildings, housing and large sustainable masterplans. “At schmidt hammer lassen architects, we have the ambition to create world class sustainable architecture, and we are excited that existing and new collaborators share this ambition,” said Associate Partner, Mr Chris Hardie, who is located in the Shanghai office. The official opening of the office took place on Monday 5th September, 2011. The occasion was celebrated by an informal gathering and a mini-exhibition of schmidt hammer lassen architects’ past, present and future work. Danish Consulate General in Shanghai Ms Susanne Hyldelund welcomed the guests along with Founding Partner of schmidt hammer lassen architects Mr Bjarne Hammer, and CEO at schmidt hammer lassen architects Ms Bente Damgaard. New office address schmidt hammer lassen architects 2306, Bldg 2, High Street Loft 283, West Jianguo Street Xuhul District, Shanghai China 27 Apr 2011 Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects New Partner, Associate Partners and R&D Responsible at schmidt hammer lassen architects Four new appointments have been made to support key strategic areas of schmidt hammer lassen architects. The ambition of the practice is to create outstanding architecture where social responsibility and holistic sustainability is an integrated part of all designs, while maintaining constant focus on the value of the architectural experience. To fortify this ambition a new Partner, two Associate Partners and a R&D Responsible have been appointed. picture from Schmidt Hammer Lassen Kristian Ahlmark is appointed Partner of schmidt hammer lassen architects. He has been part of the Copenhagen Office since it was founded in 2001 and has proven his architectural talent in several significant projects. He became Associate Partner in 2006 spearheading many Danish and international competitions, especially in the Asian region. Kristian Ahlmark will continue to work internationally and he will furthermore, as Head of Copenhagen Office, be responsible for expanding and developing schmidt hammer lassen architects’ business activities in the Copenhagen and Oresund area. Chris Hardie is appointed Associate Partner and Head of Asia Office. He joined the London Office of schmidt hammer lassen architects in 2008 and has been involved in and responsible for a number of significant projects. Since November 2010, Chris Hardie has been responsible for the activities carried out by the practice in China and Asia, and he will continue to increase the activities in Asia and expand the Shanghai Office. Rasmus Kierkegaard is appointed Associate Partner. He has been part of the practice since 2003, and has been involved in many of the major Danish and international competitions. Rasmus Kierkegaard is Head of Concept Development, and with his background and experience he will contribute to implementing innovative architectural solutions into the competitions done by the practice. Torsten Sack-Nielsen is appointed R&D Responsible and will be in charge of the Research & Development unit at schmidt hammer lassen architects. He joined the practice in 2006 and was appointed Sustainability Responsible in 2008. With his extensive knowledge about sustainable and intelligent materials Torsten Sack-Nielsen will continue to make international cutting-edge knowledge an integrated part of the architecture designed by schmidt hammer lassen architects. “The new appointments underline that schmidt hammer lassen architects is an architectural practice in constant development and we are proud to be able to extend the management team to include these four talented architects,” said CEO Bente Damgaard. Schmidt Hammer Lassen : main page on the studio picture from architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen - Studio Background Practice Information - Schmidt Hammer Lassen In 1986, Morten Schmidt, Bjarne Hammer and John F. Lassen founded the architectural practice schmidt hammer lassen in 1986. Subsequent partners Later in 1998 Kim Holst Jensen became a partner in 1998 and in 2004 Morten Holm in 2004. schmidt hammer lassen now has more than 130 staff and has become one of Denmark’s leading architectural practices with award-winning projects in Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe and Asia. The practice has a distinguished track record with a broad portfolio of cultural buildings, sports centres, educational complexes, corporate headquarters, large-scale retail and housing schemes (often within complex urban contexts) as well as interior and product design. Many projects tap into the complete spectrum of shl’s expertise – from initial masterplan to buildings to interior fit-out. Many shl projects have been awarded Danish and international prizes. These include the new Royal Library in Copenhagen, AROS Aarhus Art Museum, Greenland’s Arts and Community Center, Nykredit’s headquarters in Copenhagen, Halmstad Library in Sweden, Alta Cathedral in Norway, Amazon Court in Prague and Chongqing’s new urban quarter in China. New schemes include the University of Aberdeen New Library (shl are leading architects in a multi-disciplinary design team including Engineers Arup and Quantity Surveyors Davis Langdon LLP) and a large new Technical College in Larvik in Norway. shl has been short listed this year in an international architect competition for the new headquarters for The Scottish Ballet in Glasgow; the practice is also on English Partnership’s shortlist of practices selected for the Framework Agreement for masterplanning, urban design, architecture and landscape architecture. shl is currently in the process of designing a series of Scandinavian Furniture Houses for ILVA in seven major cities in England. This work carried out in collaboration with the UK architects Wilson Mason. shl is in the process of establishing a long-term presence in the UK and is officially registered as a UK company - schmidt hammer lassen ltd shl places great emphasis on design methodology – a number of key themes run through shl’s architectural strategy: • the importance of the relationship between the physical, social, climatic and environmental context • the synergy between the brief and the functionality of the architectural response, between the project and its immediate context/ community • internal milieu – character and atmosphere are devel.oped through the juxtaposition of materials and colour and the meticulous interplay between light and spatial relationships • the practice has developed fully integrated design processes which ensure buildability, attain high levels of sustainability, implement risk management procedures, respond imaginatively to site constraints, and deliver projects within a tight economic framework shl prides itself on communication, clear design process, full client participation and focused teamwork. 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Schmidt, Hammer & Lassen K/S
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Schmidt hammer lassen

Danish architects schmidt hammer lassen has for more than 20 years enjoyed a reputation as one of Scandinavia's leading, award-winning architectural practices. The practice’s head office is located in Aarhus, Denmark with branch offices in Copenhagen, Oslo and London.


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schmidt hammer lassen also has a growing international presence, with a range of high-profile projects in Europe, China and the Middle East. The practice has a distinguished track record as designers of high-profile cultural buildings, such as art galleries, educational complexes and libraries. Notable amongst these is the practice’s acclaimed design for the Royal Danish Library which enjoys landmark status in the Danish capital.
schmidt hammer lassen recently won a prestigious international competition to design a new library complex for the University of Aberdeen. schmidt hammer lassen’s portfolio includes sports centres, corporate headquarters, large-scale retail and housing schemes as well as interior and product design.
New projects include Norway’s largest technical college - the Thor Heyerdal school in Larvik, Amazone Court in Prague and an urban quarter for Chongqing, China.

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