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Architecture and function
We start with the business’s needs, workflows and surroundings, translating them into a coherent architectural approach.
The design studio
Where architecture meets buildability
In our design studio, architects, architectural technologists and engineers work closely together to develop commercial buildings where function, architecture and engineering work as one.
From the first sketches, solutions can be developed and assessed across disciplines, ensuring the project meets the business’s needs and can be delivered in practice.
- From the first sketch
- Architecture and function
- Under one roof
- Architects, architectural technologists and engineers
- From idea to solution
- Design and visualisation
Our strengths
Architecture developed with construction in mind
Our technical design department is part of the wider KT Erhvervsbyg organisation. This means architectural designs are developed in close collaboration with the disciplines that will design the details and subsequently deliver the building.
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Buildability from the outset
Konstruktører og ingeniører kan inddrages tidligt, så arkitektoniske idéer udvikles med blik for konstruktioner, installationer og udførelse.
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Digital design
We work in 3D and use visualisations and VR, among other tools, to bring the project to life and support informed decisions.
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Disciplines working closely together
Expertise in areas including structures, fire safety, energy, indoor climate and sustainability can be brought directly into the project.
Multidisciplinary collaboration
A direct route from idea to solution
When architects, architectural technologists and engineers work closely together, solutions can be assessed and adjusted as the project develops.
This allows architectural, functional and technical questions to be resolved early, rather than discovered when the project is well advanced.
- Shared direction The client’s needs and ambitions are established early.
- Ongoing collaboration Architecture and engineering develop side by side.
- Quick answers New ideas can be assessed directly with the relevant specialists.
- Continuity Decisions are carried through from sketch to detailed design and construction.
A shared endeavour
From the first sketches to a buildable project
See how each discipline contributes, from defining requirements to handover.
Needs
We start with the business, its functions and the people who will use the building.
Arkitektonisk idé
Needs, the site and its surroundings inform the first architectural concepts.
Layout planning
The building’s functions, circulation, access and outdoor areas begin to take shape.
Visualisation
3D models, visualisations and VR bring the project to life and provide a basis for discussion and refinement.
Detailed design
Architects, architectural technologists, engineers and specialists develop the solutions and details further.
Buildable design
The project is developed into a thoroughly considered design that can be turned into the finished building.
DIGITAL DESIGN
See the building before it is built
Digital models do more than show what the finished building will look like. They are actively used to develop, coordinate and quality-check the project.
3D design
The project is built digitally, allowing geometry, functions and solutions to be developed together.
Visualisation
Visualisations make architecture, materials and spatial relationships easier to understand and evaluate.
User involvement
We involve the people who will use the building, so their day-to-day experience can help refine its functions, layout and workflows early in the project.
THE ENGINEERING BEHIND THE ARCHITECTURE
Technical requirements considered throughout
A commercial building needs more than a clear architectural identity. It must also work technically, meet regulatory requirements and be efficient to build.
Structures
Structural calculations and design principles are assessed alongside the building’s architecture and function.
Fire safety
Fire safety strategy and relevant requirements are considered as the project develops.
Energy and indoor climate
Energy calculations and indoor climate simulations can help refine the building’s design.
Quality assurance
The design documentation is reviewed and coordinated across disciplines throughout the project.
UNDER ONE ROOF
Multiple disciplines working on the same project
Our design studio does not work in isolation. Architects and architectural technologists have access to KT Erhvervsbyg’s other specialists, allowing them to develop the project across disciplines.
Architecture
Function, appearance, layout and coherence are developed around the client’s needs.
Read about our architecture departmentStructures and engineering
Engineers and architectural technologists contribute expertise in areas including structures, building services, fire safety and energy.
Read about our engineering departmentSustainability
Our sustainability specialists can contribute to work on LCA, materials and certification, among other areas.
Read about our work in sustainable constructionFAQ and advice
Frequently asked questions about the design studio
Find brief answers about architecture, function, multidisciplinary design and visualisation.
What does KT Erhvervsbyg’s design studio do?
The design studio develops commercial buildings with a focus on function, architecture, engineering and buildability.
Who is involved in the design studio’s work?
Architects, architectural technologists and engineers bring different areas of expertise to the design process.
Why is multidisciplinary design important?
It helps align architectural aims, technical solutions and buildability early in the project.
How is buildability considered in the design?
Solutions are assessed not only for their appearance and function, but also for how they can be delivered in practice.
What role does architecture play in commercial buildings?
Architecture shapes the building’s appearance and supports the way it will be used.
How does the design studio address the building’s function?
Functional needs inform the development of solutions, so the layout and intended use of the building are considered together.
What can 3D design be used for?
3D design can make it easier to understand the building’s form and assess solutions as the project develops.
What are the benefits of visualisations?
Visualisations can make ideas and spatial solutions more tangible before construction begins.
How do engineering and architecture work together in the project?
Both are part of the design process, allowing the building’s appearance and technical requirements to be aligned.
When should the design studio be involved?
When ideas, functional needs and technical possibilities need to be developed into a concrete building project.