BIG completes materials company headquarters in Denmark with timber and clay palette

BIG has completed the new headquarters for Danish materials company Dymak in Odense. Located at one of Odense’s main gateways between an industrial district and the natural landscape surrounding Glisholm Lake, the circular building combines offices, exhibition spaces, and shared amenities within a single structure. 

The design of the scheme is characterized by an undulating roof and a gridded timber-and-glass facade. The roof rises toward the north to frame views of the adjacent forest while stepping down to the south to provide solar shading, improve indoor comfort, and reduce noise from nearby infrastructure. The scheme’s geometry also accommodates approximately 880 custom-shaped photovoltaic panels that contribute to the building’s on-site energy generation.

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