New headquarters reflecting values

The task was to design a new headquarters for DLF, reflecting their values of sustainability and innovation while creating an optimal environment for approximately 100 employees. The building was to include advanced laboratories, plant growth facilities, and state-of-the-art workspaces, blending functionality with a connection to nature.

Priorities guiding the design process

DLF’s priorities guided the design process: Sustainability, harmony with the local terrain, and employee-centric innovation. The location at Kildedal Bakke provided an opportunity to integrate the building with the natural contours of the landscape, enhancing its environmental sensitivity and appeal.

The headquarters' design features staggered levels that follow the site’s natural topography, creating a dynamic and sustainable built landscape. Bright, flexible workspaces, cutting-edge labs, and social spaces such as fitness facilities, lounges, and a large canteen are centered around a welcoming atrium. Sustainable materials and energy-efficient solutions define the building’s structure, while outdoor areas are designed to connect with the local community and nature.

Built on DLF’s values

In a competition that attracted proposals from four architectural firms, the jury highlighted PLH’s winning design as:

“This is a sustainable building with a strong narrative that reflects DLF’s values. The integration of the terrain into a built landscape influences both the internal atmosphere and the outdoor areas in a way that is simultaneously simple and compelling. The choice of materials, spatial qualities, and daylight is convincing both inside and out. Overall, this project meets DLF’s aspirations exceptionally well.”