The Tip of Nordø

As a lighthouse marking the first neighborhood to be complete in the Copenhagen’s Nordhavn lies the Tip of Nordø. Clad in glass and galvanized steel, the 60-meter-high circular multi-user office and leisure hub evokes a modern lighthouse, referencing nearby silos and industrial harbor history. Conceived as both a workplace and public destination, its lighthouse-like appearance, lush public winter garden, and waterfront urban spaces create a vibrant interface between work, leisure, nature, and community.

Nordhavn is transforming into a well-established new Copenhagen neighborhood. The site at the very tip of the quay presents the opportunity to design an iconic entry point to the district – visible from land and sea. Its large scale is set to match the scale of the harbor space.

Inspired by the area’s silo structures, the cylindrical building maximizes daylight, views, and circulation flow. Its 12,000-square-meter façade features custom-fitted glass and galvanized steel panels, angled in a dynamic rhythm to reflect changing light and reduce solar gain, ensuring interior comfort and daylight quality.

A central rotunda, large enough to fit Copenhagen’s Round Tower — one of Denmark's most iconic landmarks, hosts a lush winter garden open to the public. Workspaces radiate around this green core, prioritizing openness, light and expansive views. The ground floor is fully public, with glazed façades and terraced landscaping that seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor spaces. The open, biophilic winter garden improves air quality, supports wellbeing, and serves as a community asset year-round. This lush environment is not reserved for the office tenants but shared with the city, complemented by publicly accessible cafés, restaurants, and shared amenities on the ground floor that dissolve boundaries between civic and corporate life.