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June 9, 2018, marked the official opening of Fjordenhus, a true architectural marvel designed by artist Olafur Eliasson in Vejle, Denmark. Commissioned by Kirk Kapital, a Danish business and investment company, for use as their central headquarters, Fjordenhus is the first structure fully- designed by Eliasson and his design team, Studio Olafur Eliasson—along with the expertise of architect Sebastian Behmann. Eliasson was born and raised in both Iceland and Denmark, where he gained a deep appreciation for the arts. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and upon graduating founded his own design company. Studio Olafur Eliasson is comprised of over 100 artisans with varying talents from crasmen and architects to researchers and art historians. Eliasson founded his studio with a drive to influence the world through art, which he believes can spark critical action within society. roughout his career, Eliasson has made a name for himself and his design studio through award-winning projects around the globe. His exhibitions have been featured in multiple major cities including Denmark, London, New York, Berlin, Paris, Shanghai, Seoul, and Beijing, among others. In addition to his achievements as an artist, Eliasson has also devoted his time to positively influence his community, working as a professor at the Berlin University of the Arts and working in conjunction with engineer Frederik Ottesen to start Little Sun—a business that helps provide clean, affordable energy sources to those without access to electricity. Project: Fjordenhus Design: Studio Olafur Eliasson Location: Vejle, Denmark Completed: 2018 V U E N J . C O M 60

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