saxo bank headquarters by 3XN image courtesy 3XN architects

danish firm 3XN have designed the new headquarters for saxo, a young internet bank based in copenhagen.

the architectural design is based on saxo’s profile and branding. the interior of the building is open and transparent. the plans centre around a softly shaped atrium with a glass roof. in the atrium the main staircase winds up to the roof. the main room of the building is the trading floor where share prices are monitored intensely. the building also encompasses a large number of rooms for technical support, kitchenettes and recreational areas.

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen saxo bank headquarters facade image courtesy 3XN architects

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen saxo bank headquarters night view image courtesy 3XN architects

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen spiral staircase the main feature of the building image courtesy 3XN architects

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen spiral staircase image courtesy 3XN architects

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen spiral staircase the main feature of the building image courtesy 3XN architects

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen spiral staircase the main feature of the building image courtesy 3XN architects

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen lobby image courtesy 3XN architects

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen spiral staircase image courtesy 3XN architects

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, copenhagen conference room image courtesy 3XN architects