Described by Danish architecture firm Arcgency as ‘offices to feed contemporary needs’, ‘STACK II’ is a new and improved update to sister project ‘STACK I’. specifically designed for sites in transition, the project aims to offer high quality office space within a limited time frame by utilizing a modular design created from repurposed shipping containers. ‘STACK II’ expected to be in use in on location in Nordhavnen for only 10-12 years, before being disassembled to make way for more permanent construction, or for use in temporary construction elsewhere

With the continuous decline of industry in the cities and a growing sector of smaller companies, start-ups and creatives, Arcgency has identified a growing demand for buildings that can facilitate the use of otherwise derelict land to generate affordable work space. ‘STACK II’ is a model to fulfill these needs in a way that is both sustainable and financially feasible. The design builds on the same principles as ‘STACK I’, but has been further developed in collaboration with the client based on information gathered from the initial project. The temporary offices are placed directly beside their sister development, and together they overlook the harbor, creating a vibrant framework for creative businesses and start-ups.

Made out of 90% recycled materials, the entire load bearing structure of ‘STACK II’ consists of 20 feet tall shipping containers, aligned in two rows and stacked three storeys high in a checkered formation. The surface of the building is encapsulated in high performance insulated sandwich panels, creating an airtight shell crucial to minimize heat loss. structurally, pillars are used to lift the containers off the floor of the site, reducing any lasting impact on the location and allowing for ease of transportation. ‘STACK II’ demonstrates a pragmatic attitude toward container aesthetics. Due to insulation needs, the containers are covered on the outside, but remain exposed in the interior and through the opening on the façade, creating a distinct separation between the two spaces.

Large, floor to ceiling windows provide generous views of the waterfront and harbor and ensure a sun-soaked place of work. The size and position of the shipping containers emphasizes their stacked orientation, with interior windows allowing for visual exchange between the different work spaces. A collaborative, vibrant workplace atmosphere is encouraged by the design, while also allowing for individual spaces to retain their privacy.

Companies are trying to create more sustainable offices to feed contemporary needs, for example some of them are specifically designed for sites in transition, projects that aim to offer high quality office space within a limited time frame by utilizing a modular design created from repurposed shipping containers. There are temporary offices that expected to be in use between 1-2 years up to 10-12 years, before being disassembled to make way for more permanent construction, or for use in temporary construction elsewhere.

With the continuous decline of industry in the cities and a growing sector of smaller companies, start-ups and creatives, on the market as been identified a growing demand for buildings that can facilitate the use of otherwise derelict land to generate affordable work space.

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Arcgency uses stacked shipping containers to offer sustainable + affordable office space