The first phase of the large transformation project was completed in November 2023. The administration building at the former Roskilde slaughterhouse has now opened as an up-to-date office facility for INSP to operate.
The 500 m² office building, dating back to 1928, had been decommissioned since 2011. Leaks had caused extensive structural damage, and the building underwent significant remediation. What remained was a shell and its surfaces, presenting a new aesthetic while telling the story of its past.
Only a few parts of the building’s interior were possible to preserve. One of these is the old staircase, which now connects two new floors designed with a modern office layout, including a mix of large and smaller offices, meeting rooms, kitchenettes, and restrooms. Each floor has its own entrance and can be used independently.
Aesthetically, the patinated yellow brickwork in the new rooms carries visible, untouched traces from nearly a century of use. In contrast, new elements – neutral in black, grey, and white – offer a backdrop with sharp lines. With a defining and simple architectural approach, the new window sections, framed by white clearances, create a distinctive contrast to the brickwork. These windows not only enhance the building’s appearance but also elegantly incorporate radiators and cabling.
The ambition is to preserve the character and soul of the building. The staircase, the brickwork with its visible traces, and other small signs of old craftsmanship and years of use will hopefully continue to fascinate and remind the users -INSP, Headspace, Corolab, and others – of the building’s historic value.
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