EKJ has been chosen as the engineering consultant and is now part of the team that will transform the historic buildings into Laksegade Kvarteret.

Most people know the area as Danske Bank's former headquarters at Holmens Kanal. But although the location is in the heart of Copenhagen and one of the best in the country, the site has functioned as a closed-off corner of the city for nearly 150 years. Now the doors are being opened again, and the city is being invited back. That task lies with Thylander A/S, which is leading the project on behalf of the ownership group, in collaboration with architects, engineers, authorities, and other partners.

Among the partners is EKJ, chosen as the engineering consultant for the first phase of the project. EKJ will help transform the buildings into office space, retail, and a hotel – with respect for the buildings' heritage character. A task that will be demanding, and therefore exciting, says Claus Christensen, Design Manager at EKJ.

"This is a complex technical and structural undertaking, where modern-day comfort has to fit within the old framework."

"Several of the buildings are listed, and we need to preserve the beautiful old rooms while creating space for installations, fixed placements, and circulation routes. We have to integrate ventilation, services, staircases, and lifts without compromising the historic interiors. We're proud to be part of shaping the future of this iconic part of the city," says Claus Christensen.