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Repurposing demolition waste, a Danish office gives a masterclass in circular design

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The studio’s design concept was influenced by the ethos of the client, a leading deconstruction company in Denmark, that wanted an office space to represent its strong commitment to circularity. - Claus Peuckert
Every material has been chosen to reflect this, from the granite and bricks recycled from former slaughterhouses in Copenhagen's historic Kødbyen district, to bricks salvaged from the demolition of schools in the city. - Claus Peuckert
hroughout, concrete elements, including interior walls, hollow slabs and steel beams, have been sourced from various demolition projects across the country. - Claus Peuckert

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Design
3XN/GXN
Floor Area
1,300 sq-m

Utilizing 89 per cent recycled materials salvaged from demolitions, 3XN/GXN designed a circular office space for the Danish deconstruction company Tscherning.

Key features

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