3XN Collaboration Wins Architectural Competition for Frederiksberg Courthouse

A collaborative effort of Danish architects 3XN, engineers Lemming & Eriksson, and landscape architects Schønherr Landskab has won the competition for the expansion of the Courthouse in Frederiksberg, Denmark.

According to 3XN, the new building will be a sculptural and classic structure, which at once expresses a welcoming transparency while maintaining the justice system’s sobriety and seriousness.

3XN has designed such that the new courthouse will be a natural extension of the existing neo-classical building, while still maintaining its own identity through a modern and contemporary expression. 

“At the same time, it was crucial that the Courthouse has a functional interior complying with the law reform’s requirements on security and internal segregations,” says 3XN. “Therefore, the building provides its employees, the defendants, witnesses and guests an open and friendly environment in which it is easy for the different user groups to navigate.”

The Courthouse is expected for completion during the first half of 2012. 

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