Theme: Office building design

More working-from-home days and online meetings have become the new normal. The corona pandemic and the need for better access to digital forms of collaboration mean new requirements for the design of the physical office. It has, for example, resulted in a need for more small meeting rooms and break-out zones than in the past.

In this feature, you can read about the new trends in office design identified by experts and architects. See how several of the trends are reflected in a number of successful corporate headquarters. And read how Troldtekt acoustic solutions contributes to good acoustics with a sustainable indoor climate and distinctive design when designing offices to satisfy the new requirements. 

Better office environments with 'neuroarchitecture'

How do buildings affect the people who use them? A number of architects have started to investigate how we can use brain research to design better schools and office environments, for example. We talked to architect Klaudio Muca from CEBRA Architecture about the perspectives.

 

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New Danish Crown headquarters can function for at least a hundred years

Danish Crown’s new headquarters in Randers is a unique interpretation of the Danish three-winged farmstead – on a large scale.  The brick building has been awarded both DGNB Gold and a DGNB Heart for its particularly healthy indoor climate. Here, Mikkel Frost, architect and founding partner at CEBRA Architecture, shares the design considerations behind the grand office building.

 

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Acoustics experts: Open-plan offices can be too quiet

It doesn’t take much noise before your concentration starts to wane in open-plan offices – and often it’s chatting colleagues who are to blame.

 

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Experts: What office work will be like after COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way we work in offices. But which changes are temporary and which are here to stay? We have asked three experts who each highlight different trends. Read the interview with Hans Westlund, Eva Bjerrum and Maria Svensson Wiklander. >> Read the interview

Small rooms and flexible office environments see the light of day

New ways of working, a need to make better use of the available floorspace and a desire for more sustainable materials. Exciting winds of change are blowing at the moment and influencing office design according to the architect Mette Gravergaard, creative director of space planning and interior design at Sweco Architects. >> See the photos and read more

Goodbye to the desk? How office design will change

After COVID-19, office environments must find a new role. We have all experienced first-hand that you don’t need an office to perform your work, but what then should they be used for? According to the architect Julian Weyer, a partner at C.F. Møller Architects, the office will have much more of a social function in future. >> Read the interview with Julian Weyer

The office of the future must be flexible

The Swedish firm of architects Krook & Tjäder is behind one of Gothenburg’s new office buildings, Slakthuset, which embraces the history of the former abattoir while incorporating flexible design. Read about the architects’ thoughts, and listen to what they have to say about current and future office trends. >> Read the interview

Office design: Choose an acoustics solution with several benefits

Well-being and productivity are compromised if an office is noisy and echoey, if the air quality is poor, or if the physical surroundings are uninspiring. By using Troldtekt cement-bonded wood wool panels on ceilings and walls, you can create superior acoustics, a healthy indoor climate and a distinctive design. >> Read about the proven benefits

Office design: Good acoustics require an effort

Large offices offer many advantages, but good acoustics isn’t one of them. Consequently, it is difficult for employees to concentrate, and it impacts their well-being, but with the right measures, the acoustics can be significantly improved. >> Read an interview with Troldtekt’s acoustics expert

References with office building design

Troldtekt acoustic panels have unique sound-absorbing properties and ensure superior acoustics in, for example, office buildings

AstraZeneca UK

Great design to nurture an informal atmosphere and foster wellbeing.
Ceilings with Troldtekt acoustic panels in office buildings

Tintagel House

Former riverfront Police HQ gets a £21m makeover to become a thriving co-working hub.
Troldtekt acoustic ceilings in commercial properties

Space in Lund

Space in Lund was built according to sustainability requirements for everything from choice of materials to energy optimisation, and the building is characterised by zero net carbon emissions. Several Troldtekt solutions were chosen for the building.
Troldtekt, The Loom, London

The Loom

London’s so-called Loom building is full of stories that unravel and offer glimpses into its rich history.
Ceilings with Troldtekt acoustic panels in office buildings

Tscherninghuset

Tscherning, a company specialising in demolition and recycling of building materials, has established a new office where recycled materials give the space a special personality.
Troldtekt, BBC Television Centre

BBC Television Centre

The BBC TV Centre at Wood Lane in London is internationally famous for its television output over many years. Completed in February 2015, much of the interior was extensively redesigned by HOK architects, with refurbishment and construction carried out by the BDL Group, one of the largest specialist dry-lining contractors in the UK.
Troldtekt, Google HQ

Google HQ Ireland

Google’s new European headquarters in Ireland is located in the docklands area of Dublin. It comprises four buildings providing 47,000 sqm of working area. The tallest of the buildings has 14 storeys and is also the highest commercial building in Dublin.

KAB Huset

The name KAB-Fællesskabet is displayed above the entrance to the building, ‘fællesskabet’ being Danish for ‘community’. The name thus perfectly draws attention to KAB as a community of non-profit housing associations and residents, while highlighting the community-enhancing role of the new building.

Wuppertal district court

Acoustic elements from Troldtekt’s tilt line design solution have been installed in Wuppertal’s district court building.
Sound-absorbing cement-bonded wood wool panels from Troldtekt are often used as acoustic ceilings in commercial properties

SporX

In constructing the SporX office building, there was a special focus on sustainable choices and cost-effective solutions. Among other things, the building has achieved BREEAM-NOR Outstanding certification.
Troldtekt acoustic panels as wall cladding in office buildings

Die Rapunzel Welt

Organic farming and sustainable circular economy are brought to life in the architecturally impressive Rapunzel Naturkost GmbH visitor centre in Unterallgäu.
Troldtekt acoustic panels have unique sound-absorbing properties and ensure superior acoustics in, for example, office buildings

Æggepakkeriet

Outside the entrance, a brass sign reads, "An excellent example of the potential of creatively recycling buildings and urban environments. A mix of preservation, low-impact recycling and upcycling helps to create a new workplace with a special atmosphere and character that shows how value-creating recycling can be.
Troldtekt acoustic panels have unique sound-absorbing properties and ensure superior acoustics in, for example, office buildings

Kronprinsen in Malmö

The Kronprinsen Shopping Centre in Malmö has been renovated with new shops and tempting restaurants. Several variants of Troldtekt solutions contribute to great acoustics in the new up-to-date design.

Headquarters HSB Bouw

Black Troldtekt line design chosen by sustainable building contractor.

Santander Bank Wroclaw

The Business Garden Wrocław is a remarkable 17,000 square metre development in the heart of Wroclaw, Poland. Comprising nine offices and service buildings along with retail units, this LEED Platinum development includes the new headquarters of Santander Bank, designed by architects Workplace Solutions.
Troldtekt acoustic ceilings are the natural choice when wanting to ensure superior acoustics and a healthy indoor climate in, for example, office buildings

Croisette
Ceilings with Troldtekt acoustic panels in office buildings

Stortorvet 7 in Oslo

In central Oslo, the office and retail building Stortorvet 7 has undergone a transformation and now offers a variety of restaurants and cafés, co-working and indoor bicycle parking. Offices on three of the floors feature Troldtekt acoustic ceilings.

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Ceilings with Troldtekt acoustic panels in office buildings

Renovation and transformation

Construction accounts for up to 40 per cent of the world’s resource and energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Using healthy, durable materials and the transformation of buildings offer potential for better resource utilisation.

Architecture for seniors

Demographics are moving towards a greater proportion of elderly people in the population. This calls for more flexible, high-quality architecture.

Healthy schools of the future

Schoolchildren are our future. There is therefore every reason to ensure that they have the best possible facilities in which to develop and learn. However, every day the school bell rings at far too many run-down schools where a poor indoor climate is the norm. Problems with inferior air quality result in increased sickness absence and poor learning curves.

Wood in construction

Wood is a healthy, elegant and flexible natural material that makes a positive contribution to the carbon accounts. More about wood as a building material here!

Architecture in the big cities

This Troldtekt theme page takes you on a virtual trip to look at architecture in Copenhagen, and in Denmark’s second-largest city Aarhus. Enjoy the tour!
Sound-absorbing cement-bonded wood wool panels from Troldtekt are often used as acoustic ceilings in schools and educational institutions

Sustainability in the built environment

In this feature, you can read about trends and milestones within documented sustainable building. Get an overview of all the building certifications that have been emerging in recent years – for the benefit of users, owners and the environment. You can also read how Troldtekt contributes positively to the various schemes.
Troldtekt acoustic panels have unique sound-absorbing properties and ensure superior acoustics in, for example, private homes

Inspiration for private homes

We spend most of our time in our homes – sometimes perhaps even many of our working hours. This is where we spend time together with our nearest and dearest. This is where we recharge our batteries, where our children grow up, and where we live our lives.
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Restaurants

Did you know that noise and music have a bearing on our sense of taste? And that poor acoustics can cost a star in restaurant reviews? You can read more about this in this theme page.

Healing Architecture

Architecture, design & materials can have an impact on the treatment of body and mind. Light, air and acoustics all play a role. Read about healing architecture

Swimming pools and outdoor baths

Swimming and water exercise are popular activities among all ages and at all skill levels – and many old centres are being renovated and new ones built. On this theme page, Troldtekt A/S brings together knowledge, trends and examples that can help guide the design of swimming facilities of the future.

Design and Innovation in Architecture

Innovation must ensure that architecture is constantly evolving – functionally and aesthetically. Most people spend 80-90 per cent of their time indoors, and when function and design complement one another, it can make a big difference to people’s daily lives and well-being.

Building health and indoor climate

On this Troldtekt theme page, experts present their views on material health and indoor climate – and possible solutions to the challenges.