Harvesting synergies to serve our clients

2021 marked the first full year of the Henning Larsen brand operating as a part of Ramboll. Henning Larsen and Ramboll’s existing design-led disciplines were successfully combined into a new business unit for Architecture & Landscape, whose services are now delivered under the Henning Larsen brand.

The Henning Larsen brand brings together creative and design-led disciplines, and talents including architects, landscape architects and urban planners, comprising about 750 employees and spans 18 studios worldwide.

This setup enables us to accelerate evidence-based design, digital and innovation-driven approaches in the early project stages, and pursue new materials and technologies to provide sustainable solutions for clients and stakeholders.

Furthermore, establishing a new Architecture & Landscape unit has strengthened the integration and helped boost Henning Larsen’s brand presence in Denmark and Norway. The ambition is to combine local knowledge with an international outlook and drive the sustainability agenda.

With a shared Nordic heritage, we combine Henning Larsen’s world-class architecture and design brand with Ramboll’s engineering and technical excellence. We work across disciplines to provide the best expertise to meet the ambitions of each unique project.

The approach of having two distinct brands working together in the same
company has been well received by clients and partners. In 2021, the synergy programme, which relates to revenue and earnings targets for joint projects between Henning Larsen and Ramboll, has exceeded expectations.

The success of this holistic approach is demonstrated by a number of joint project wins that were achieved with major clients, such as the new Kristianssund Opera in Norway; the Marble Pier (Marmormolen) in Denmark; and Ladehofstrasse Augsburg in Germany.

There were also landmark wins in the Americas, such as a master plan to transform the 500-acre former Downsview airport area in North Toronto into a vibrant, diverse and sustainable district.

The common thread running through these unique projects is that they create integrated design solutions in close cooperation with our customers, helping deliver sustainable solutions for cities and buildings.

Driving increased differentiation early in the value chain

Our ambition is to capture a globally leading market position within urbanism through a dedicated, meticulous and must-win approach to projects, leads and communication.

By combining high-end and deep knowledge-based architecture, integrated design, specialist engineering and sustainability services, we will differentiate better in the market. Moreover, we will drive differentiation early in the client value chain, and boost evidence-based design.

In 2022, Henning Larsen will open new offices in Oslo, Aarhus and Berlin and focus on consolidating our Nordic strongholds, while pursuing international growth.