The Orient House

Client: AP Pension Ejendomme
Turnkey contractor: 5E Byg
Engineer: Niras

Address: Haifagade, 2150 Nordhavn, Copenhagen

Year: 2019-2023
Scope: 14,800 spm
Certification: DNGB Platinum (pending)
Architect: Arkitema
Landscape architect:Arkitema

Alux A/S has supplied and installed advanced solar shading solutions for Orienthuset at Trælastholmen, an impressive building located in the dynamic Nordhavn district of Copenhagen. This project, which involved both exterior ZIP screens and interior roller blinds, combines functionality with aesthetic design and sustainability.

Exterior ZIP-Screens: Optimal Wind Protection and Light Control

The exterior ZIP screens, 409 in total, are designed to withstand wind class 5, which means they can withstand wind speeds up to 24.6 m/s, making them ideal for the tough wind conditions at Trælastholmen. The screens are equipped with fiberglass-reinforced screen fabric in the color Greysand, which has an opening factor of 5%. This provides an ideal balance between solar shading and visibility, creating a comfortable indoor climate while preserving the architectural expression of the building.

Interior Roller Blinds: Convenient Operation and Aesthetic Design

The 501 interior roller blinds are manually operated with ball chain pulls. Mounted on sustainable substrates, the curtains provide easy control of light, creating a comfortable indoor climate in the building's modern office spaces and common areas.

Integration of solar and wind automation

To optimize the functionality of the solar shading, sun and wind automation was installed, which controls the curtains based on current weather factors. This intelligent system ensures effective protection against the sun's rays and the effects of wind, while creating a comfortable atmosphere for the building's users.

Sustainability and Technical Quality

The project was carried out with great attention to sustainability, precision and quality. Alux A/S has ensured the preparation of detailed overview and installation drawings and electrical diagrams, ensuring a correct and efficient installation. Quality assurance is an integral part of Alux's deliveries, and comprehensive operation and maintenance documentation has been prepared as part of the delivery.

About Orienthuset

Orienthuset is a modern office building designed by Arkitema that combines sustainable solutions with an aesthetic design in the rapidly growing Nordhavn district. The building is an icon for the new generation of urban development in Copenhagen and has a strong focus on sustainability, efficiency and modern facilities. Alux solar shading solutions play a key role in meeting the building's high demands for functionality and comfort.

Closing

Alux A/S' delivery and installation of solar shading for Orienthuset is a precise and well-executed project that supports the building's aesthetics, sustainability and user-friendliness. With solar and wind automation, wind class 5 certification and customized solutions, Alux ensures both functionality and long-lasting quality in one of Copenhagen's most distinctive buildings.