Thoravej 29
- hjordis15
- Oct 3
- 1 min read
Thoravej 29 is a former warehouse from the 1960s in the northwest of Copenhagen that has been transformed into a multi-purpose community and innovation center. Instead of demolishing and building a new building, the decision was made to give the existing industrial building a new lease of life, thereby demonstrating the possibilities of the circular economy.
The project, developed by Bikubenfonden and designed by Pihlmann Architects together with Hoffmann A/S and ABC Rådgivende Ingeniører, applies the concept of the circular economy with a diverse approach, and the industrial building was not treated as waste, but as a material resource. Approximately 95% of the original materials were preserved and reused, contributing to an up to 88% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to building new. The design involves reusing materials not only in the way they were previously used, but also seeing the possibilities in giving them a new purpose. For example, concrete slabs were transformed into furniture or stairs, and bricks from the cladding were used as flooring. Steel beams and timber were restored and kept visible in the structure, as a reference to what was before. The reuse and recycling of materials from the building reduced the project’s raw material requirements and prevented around 95% of construction waste.
The building is around 6,300 square meters and is designed with a variety of uses in mind and flexibility for different activities, such as exhibitions, shared workspaces and cultural events. The building is now a meeting place and collaboration platform for individuals and institutions working in different fields.
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