seARCH: conference center in hillerød

'conference center in hillerød' by seARCH in copenhagen, denmark
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amsterdam-based architects seARCH has completed 'conference center in hillerød', an extension
to a monumental 14th century danish farm in copenhagen, denmark. conceived for novo nordish,
a leading healthcare company in diabetes care, the new center shares the same plot on which insulin
was extracted from the pancreas of a cow for the first time in history. the design draws from this
context by shaping its floors to resemble the animal's ear or leaf, creating a subtle motif without
sacrificing the quality of efficiency of the internal programs.



view from across the water
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monolithic in its form, the extension generates a landscape-like surface by pulling up certain edges
and corners of the roof. the extension curves out from the original farm house, resulting in a open
courtyard entrance. finished with a natural palette of vertically running wooden slats, the sculptural
volume rests on top of a ground level clad in glass.



courtyard
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accommodating an auditorium, offices, restaurants, meeting rooms, fitness facilities and guest rooms,
the center is utilizes high quality installations and environmental measures to create a sustainable building
with optimal indoor climate and minimal energy use.



exterior view
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curved facade
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interior view
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(left) ceiling treatment
(right) office
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restaurant
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