Middelfart Savings bank

Middelfart Sparekasse built its new head office in Middelfart in 2010 in a building designed by 3xN.

The bank wanted its new head office to be a natural local meeting point, and an architectural landmark for the town of Middelfart itself, not just Middelfart Sparekasse.

The building has a characteristic roof surface with 83 dormers that spectacularly emphasise the building’s geometric design. The roof was specially designed with the dual aim of framing the view of the Little Belt while also providing shade against direct sunlight. This is a demonstration of the perfect synergy of form and function.

Under the roof, the central square on the ground floor houses a hardware store and a sports shop, an estate agent and the bank's own customer service functions. All levels have sunlight and unobstructed views of the water and the Little Belt Bridge.

The working environment inside has been improved through sustainable solutions in the form of natural ventilation and the latest energy-efficient temperature control technologies. The thermoactive concrete elements provide a heat savings of 30 percent and up to 85 per cent reductions for cooling and mechanical ventilation. This means a total energy saving of between 30 and 50 percent.