INSP Office

The first phase of the major transformation project of the former Roskilde Cooperative Slaughterhouse was completed in November 2023. The administration building has now reopened as a modern office facility, operated by INSP.

RENOVATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE

The 500 m2 office building from 1928 had been decommissioned in 2011. Leaks had caused significant structural damage, requiring extensive remediation. What remained was a bare shell. Its surfaces now tell both a new aesthetic story and the story of what once was.

Only a few elements of the original interior could be preserved. Notably, the old staircase now connects two new floors, each designed for modern office use, including a combination of large and small offices, meeting rooms, kitchenettes, and toilets. Each floor has its own entrance and can function independently.

AESTHETIC CONTRAST AND HISTORIC CHARACTER

The renovated spaces highlight patinated yellow brickwork, bearing visible, untouched traces of almost a century of use, and are contrasted with new, neutral elements in black, grey, and white with sharp lines. New window sections, framed by clean white openings, provide a deliberate contrast to the historic brickwork while cleverly integrating radiators and cabling.

The ambition is to preserve the character and soul of the building. The staircase, the brickwork with all its visible traces, and other small signs of old craftsmanship and years of use, will hopefully fascinate and remind occupants daily – including INSP, Headspace, Corolab and other users – of the building’s historic value.

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