Kim Herforth Nielsen

Kim Herforth Nielsen (born 1954) is a Danish architect, co-founder and principal of 3XN.

Biography

Nielsen graduated from the Aarhus School of Architecture in 1981 and was one of the three Nielsen-founders in 1986. Ever since he has been the driving force behind 3XN, and been involved in all the practice’s major projects, including The Blue Planet, Kubus in Berlin, Museum of Liverpool, Ørestad College, Muziekgebouw Concert Hall in Amsterdam, the Danish Embassy in Berlin and the Architects’ House in Copenhagen. He is often called upon as a jury member in international architectural competitions, and as lecturer at art academies and universities around the world. He is a Knight of Dannebrog and has received Denmark’s highest architectural honor, the C.F. Hansen Medaille.,

Project Experience

• Frederiksberg Courthouse, Copenhagen, DK (2009)
• Bridge over Copenhagen Inner Harbour, pedestrian bridges, Copenhagen, DK (2009)
• Dublin Concert Hall, Dublin, IE (2009)
• Daimler, head office, Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, DE (2009)
• Horten, head office, Tuborg Harbour, DK (2006–2009)
• CPH Arch, 2 towers and a bridge, Copenhagen, DK (2008)
• KPMG, head office, Copenhagen, DK (2008–2011)
• Marmormolen, masterplan, Copenhagen, DK, 1. prize (2008)
• The Blue Planet, new Denmark’s Aquarium, Copenhagen, DK, 1. prize (2008–2013)
• Z-Raderna, dwellings, Stockholm, SE, 1. prize (2008-)
• Kubus, Berlin, DE, 1. prize (2007-)
• Theatre and Jazzhouse in Molde, NO, 1. prize. (2007–2011)
• Lighthouse, mixed use, Aarhus, DK, 1. prize (2006-)
• Rainbow, mixed use, Dublin, IE, 2. prize (2006-)
• Bella Hotel, Copenhagen, DK, 1. prize (2006–2011)
• Horsens Stadium, DK, 1. prize (2006–2009)
• Middelfart Savings Bank, DK, 1. prize (2006–2010)
• Stadshuis Nieuwegein, NL (2006–2011)
• Arts and Media Centre, University of Salford, Salford, UK, 1. prize (2005-)
• Museum of Liverpool, UK, 1. prize (2005–2010)
• Saxo Bank, head office, Tuborg Havn, DK, 1. prize (2005–2008)
• Muziekgebouw, Amsterdam, NL (2005)
• Deloitte Building, Copenhagen, DK (2001–2005)
• Technical School in Tangen, Kristiansand, NO, 1. prize (2004–2009)
• Ørestad College, Copenhagen, DK, 1. prize (2003–2007)
• Alsion, university, science park and concert hall, Sønderborg, DK, 1. prize (2002–2007)
• DFDS Terminal, Copenhagen, DK (2003–2004)
• Danish Embassy in Berlin, DE (1999)
• Architect’s House, Copenhagen, DK (1996)

Honorary Office and Distinctions

Awards

• Knight of Dannebrog, 2000
• Eckersberg Medal, 1999
• 2010 C. F. Hansen Medal
• Awards: RIBA (2005, 2007, 2009), Mipim (2004, 2006)

Other

• Jury member, World Architecture Festival 2008, 2009
• Jury member, Architectural Review’s Awards for Emerging Architecture 2006
• Jury member, The Architects’ Association of Denmark
• External examiner at the Royal Danish Academy of Art
• Member of PAR's Prize Committee
• Member of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts

Memberships

• Member of Danske ARK (Danish Architects' Assoc.)
• Membership no 6427- 280354
• Chartered member of RIBA, UK. Membership number 10953725
• Member of UN Global Compact

External links

• Official homepage 3XN