Scandinavian minimalism
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Scandinavian minimalism
Project • By Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects • Embassies
The Embassy of Denmark in Washington D.C.
On the edge of Washington's embassy quarter at 3200 Whitehaven Street is the Embassy of Denmark in the USA – a modernist building that borders the scenic Dumbarton Oaks Park to the south and west.
The land was bought in 1952 by the then ambassador, Henrik Kauffmann, and it is located in one of Washington's highest and best located areas. He made the land available for a new embassy to be built. The former embassy no longer met the current needs – it was not flexible enough in its layout. A new, modern building would be able to meet requirements for both safety and efficiency and require less maintenance. In addition, it was possible to establish an ambassador's residence in an adjacent building.
Robert C. Lautman
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News • News • 18 May 2022
Artlist office design celebrates creativity while emphasizing work, efficiency, and collaboration
For busy Israel-based technology company Artlist, designers Switchup created an office concept that prioritizes work, efficiency, and collaboration while still celebrating creativity. Borrowing from concepts of Scandinavian minimalism, the office is a clean, distraction-free work environment.
Peled studio
All working spaces in Artlist’s office environment are open and airy. The open-air workspace features desks both below and on the upper level, with clean minimal lines in between, to create the sense of working together even when employees are on different floors.
Peled studio
While providing a primarily work-focused environment, the design concept throughout provides nooks for employees to unwind. In particular, an... More