Danish design practice Henning Larsen Architects showcases its new plans to create a mass-timber university building on the Faroe Islands. It is inspired by the ancient construction of Foroese settlements. It is made as a new campus building at the University of Faroe Islands and will be located in Torshavn.
It will be surrounding a series of schools and education buildings, following a similar gabled formation to those that exist around it. Partner and design director of Henning Larsen, Ósbjørn Jacobsen states that "Our vision draws inspiration from historic Faroese construction methods and the mass timber buildings of the past, while offering the University of the Faroe Islands a modern campus that blends seamlessly into the landscape and its varied context."
Ancient Construction Campus Buildings
Henning Larsen Designs a New Campus in Foroe Islands
Trend Themes
1. Mass-timber Construction - The use of mass-timber construction in campus buildings presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly architectural designs.
2. Historic Construction Methods - Applying historic construction methods in modern architecture allows for a unique blend of tradition and contemporary design.
3. Seamless Landscape Integration - Creating campus buildings that seamlessly blend into their surroundings offers an opportunity for harmonious and aesthetically pleasing environments.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore new possibilities of using mass-timber construction and historic construction methods in their designs.
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3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can leverage mass-timber construction to promote eco-friendly practices in building construction and design.