Henning Larsen

“World of Volvo” opened its doors to visitors in Spring 2024. A joint venture between Volvo Cars and Volvo Group, the new experience center is located in central Gothenburg, the Swedish city where Volvo’s journey began in 1927. The project by global architecture firm Henning Larsen is a study in mass timber construction. Spanning 22,000 square meters (236,806 square feet), the building is constructed from glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) — on the interior, three majestic tree trunk-like columns are arranged in a mathematical pattern and fan outwards, their “canopies” supporting the roof’s entire mass and enveloping visitors in an enchanting forest-like setting. R... More

Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen features in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in Denmark. This article highlights a recently completed Danish project undertaken by the two studios. Situated alongside a picturesque fjord in Klaksvik, the second largest town in the Faroe Islands, Klaksvik Rowing Clubhouse by Henning Larsen is a modern facility with cutting-edge amenities that aims to celebrate Faroese sporting and cultural heritage. The design features a distinctive sloping green roof that mimics the shape of a boat, blending the building with its maritime surroundings.  Nic Lehoux Rowing, the national sport of the Faroe Islands, is a significant part of the Faroese culture, with athletes dedicating consider... More

Designed by Henning Larsen, the new Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) building combines the highly flexible, acoustically sophisticated Shaw Auditorium with bright, generous social spaces. The result is a ‘living room’ for the campus community and a world-class venue for Hong Kong. Kris Provoost On its open, elevated site, the bold curving form of the auditorium stands on the hillside, signalling the dynamic artistic and cultural activities that take place within. With no designated front or back, the building is welcomes visitors from all side whiles its elliptical form directs a natural pedestrian flow. The circular form appears as three concentric white rings, interspersed with glazing that allows f... More

Designed after a conceptual vision of a ripple of glass, light and vegetation, The French Biotope Project by Henning Larsen promotes wellness through green space. The 30,000 m2 workspace in Lille features a sustainable structure that maximizes access to fresh air, daylight and green space. Plentiful rooftop gardens with natural light dissolve boundaries between buildings and nature while inside, a broad skylight floods a spectacular atrium.  Javier Callejas Sevilla The roof garden and green wall façade include 14 street tree species, 20 shrubs species, a variety of 30 perennials and even some edibles. Micro wet-zones, nesting boxes, local deadwood and brown roof with organic material further provide habitat for nature in t... More