Partner, Professor Jan Søndergaard is leading a new strategic collaboration between KADK, KAB and the production companies Strøjer tegl and BB fiberbeton.
The Danish pavilion put architect Jan Søndergaard on the map as one of the great Danish architects. To this day, the pavilion stands as a major work in the history of KHR and Danish architecture.
The inauguration of Bang & Olufsen's headquarters served as one large showroom for Bang & Olufsen's culture and production. It has been said of the entrance to the building that it is like walking into a huge B&O plant. Designed by Jan Søndergaard, who is known for his architecture that becomes like art in the landscape, the building is located near B&O's home town of Struer, overlooking picturesque fields of grazing sheep. The interior is experienced in relation to the surrounding landscape with reflections from the sky light in a physical juxtaposition of spaces that visually connect inside and outside.
KHR Architecture has welcomed two new profiles to its ownership circle as Professor Jan Søndergaard steps down as owner and partner.
KHR has a long history of work in innovation and research in architecture and building arts. This is formalized with the establishment of Atelier-KHR, which is led by partner Professor Jan Søndergaard in collaboration with newly hired Kjell Yngve Petersen.
Partner and professor Jan Søndergaard has created outstanding architecture during his 38 years at KHR Architecture. With his ability to combine theory and practice with an insatiable passion for creating, Jan plays a crucial role in the development of the firm.