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On the threshold of its 25th anniversary, Danish schmidt hammer lassen architects has expanded activities in Asia by establishing an independent office in Shanghai, China.

“Following a decade of success, we strengthen our presence in the Asia region by opening this new office” said Ms Bente Damgaard, CEO at schmidt hammer lassen architects. She added: “We experience a greater demand for high profile design and sustainable architecture, and we look forward to increasing the people-to-people contacts and the cultural exchange.”

Schmidt hammer lassen architects already has more than 10 built projects in mainland China ranging from cultural buildings, housing and large sustainable masterplans.

“At schmidt hammer lassen architects, we have the ambition to create world class sustainable architecture, and we are excited that existing and new collaborators share this ambition,” said Associate Partner, Mr Chris Hardie, who is located in the Shanghai office.
The official opening of the office took place on Monday 5th September, 2011. The occasion was celebrated by an informal gathering and a mini-exhibition of schmidt hammer lassen architects’ past, present and future work.

Danish Consulate General in Shanghai Ms Susanne Hyldelund welcomed the guests along with Founding Partner of schmidt hammer lassen architects Mr Bjarne Hammer, and CEO at schmidt hammer lassen architects Ms Bente Damgaard.