Photos: Adam Mørk – 3XN

© Adam Mørk . Pubblicata il 22 Aprile 2010.

Characterized by a dramatic roofscape, the Middelfart Savings Bank will be putting the Danish town on the island of Fyn on the architectural map – and at the same time provide a new public space for local citizens.

Photos: Adam Mørk – 3XN

© Adam Mørk . Pubblicata il 22 Aprile 2010.

The 83 prism like skylights compose the spectacular roof surface defining the geometry of the rest of the building – in reference to the maritime environment on the harbor front as well as the surrounding timber framed buildings. The roof is designed to frame a perfect view towards the Lillebælt waters as well with a functional purpose of shading from direct sunlight. Under the roof different functions such as a bookshop, a café, a real estate agent and the cash desk are placed around a central plaza, resulting in the building forming an informal public meeting space.

Photos: Adam Mørk – 3XN

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- Middelfart Savings Bank is a social institution and they feel a great responsibility for their local area. We wanted to reflect that by creating a social space which embraces the city and the inhabitants as well as the bank itself, explains Kim Herforth Nielsen, Principal of 3XN who designed the building. Internationally renowned artist Olafur Eliasson has created an art installation for the plaza. Six ‘shooting star’ kaleidoscopes inspired by the triangular geometry of the building are lowered into the ground floor granite adding an extra dimension to the structure.

Photos: Adam Mørk – 3XN

© Adam Mørk . Pubblicata il 22 Aprile 2010.

Middelfart Savings Bank’s new head office was awarded the MIPIM Future Projects Award in 2006. It was inaugurated April 16 2010.

Photos: Adam Mørk – 3XN

© Adam Mørk . Pubblicata il 22 Aprile 2010.

Photos: Adam Mørk – 3XN

© Adam Mørk . Pubblicata il 22 Aprile 2010.