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Saxo Bank awarded RIBA International Award 2009

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Danish firm 3XN won the RIBA International Award 2009 for their design of Saxo Bank (previously featured on AD), the new headquarters for the Investment Bank.

Kim Herforth Nielsen, Principal Architect of comments on the design saying, “The building is designed in such a way that it challenges the surroundings and yet contributes to a unified setting. The interior has been designed in close collaboration with Saxo Bank to create an environment of learning; encouraging interaction and sharing of knowledge”.

The recognizes excellence conceived by its members from around the world. The awards ceremony will be held in London on July 14th.

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