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Danish architects deck out Viborg town hall with green roofs and solar panels

06/02/2015
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Exterior Solar Panels
    The <a href="http://www.archdaily.com/634287/viborg-town-hall-henning-larsen-architects-2/">new town hall building</a> in Viborg, Denmark is a marvel of sustainable and striking design, thanks to <a href="http://www.henninglarsen.com/themes/frontpage.aspx">Henning Larson Architects</a>. Features of the complex stay true to the clean, sharp artistry of the region, as well as comply with impressive environmental standards to monitor the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/henning-larsens-viborg-town-hall-boasts-a-sloped-plane-of-gradated-greenery/">building’s footprint</a>. Built on the outskirts of the city, the town hall has space to sprawl and shares a distinct balance with the greenery in its surroundings.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Exterior Solar Panels
    The <a href="http://www.archdaily.com/634287/viborg-town-hall-henning-larsen-architects-2/">new town hall building</a> in Viborg, Denmark is a marvel of sustainable and striking design, thanks to <a href="http://www.henninglarsen.com/themes/frontpage.aspx">Henning Larson Architects</a>. Features of the complex stay true to the clean, sharp artistry of the region, as well as comply with impressive environmental standards to monitor the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/henning-larsens-viborg-town-hall-boasts-a-sloped-plane-of-gradated-greenery/">building’s footprint</a>. Built on the outskirts of the city, the town hall has space to sprawl and shares a distinct balance with the greenery in its surroundings.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Front Exterior
    This is said to be symbolic of the union between the purpose of the building and the city’s people.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Exterior View
    The exterior also highlights many walls of windows, which allow for daylighting.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Exterior Road View
    The eye-catching grounds of the town hall do not even compare to the interior however, with its sleek lines and creative details.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Atrium Staircase
    The nonlinear staircase brings the whole interior together, including its pops of color against the contrasting, milder hues which surround it.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Atrium Upward View
    Six floors of workspace and community space can be openly viewed in the brightly staged and inviting atrium.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Information Desk
    To visit the town hall means that one will find the concrete floors and suspended ceilings cooling and the energy efficiency, through movement-sensors and natural ventilation systems, notable.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Stories
    The Viborg Town Hall is surely an example of sustainable practices heading in the right direction.
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Interior Six Stories
    Henning Larsen Architects / Viborg Town Hall
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Workspace
    Henning Larsen Architects / Viborg Town Hall
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Stair View
    Henning Larsen Architects / Viborg Town Hall
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Atrium
    Henning Larsen Architects / Viborg Town Hall
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Staircase Interior
    Henning Larsen Architects / Viborg Town Hall
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Exterior Pond
    Henning Larsen Architects / Viborg Town Hall
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  • Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Detail Plan
    Henning Larsen Architects / Viborg Town Hall
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Henning Larson Viborg Town Hall Exterior Solar Panels

The new town hall building in Viborg, Denmark is a marvel of sustainable and striking design, thanks to Henning Larson Architects. Features of the complex stay true to the clean, sharp artistry of the region, as well as comply with impressive environmental standards to monitor the building’s footprint. Built on the outskirts of the city, the town hall has space to sprawl and shares a distinct balance with the greenery in its surroundings.

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