The new headquarters for Danish material supplier Dymak, designed by BIG, serves as a striking example of how environmental performance can define architectural identity. Located in Odense, the 2,800-square-metre mass-timber building features a unique, undulating roof shaped like a Möbius strip. This structure is topped with 880 custom-shaped photovoltaic panels, which generate energy while providing essential shade to reduce solar heat gain. By integrating sustainable design directly into the building’s form and material palette, the project functions as both a functional workplace and a living showcase for low-carbon, bio-based construction materials.
The building’s circular layout is organized around a central open-air courtyard, which acts as a green amphitheatre for staff. This design choice brings natural light and vegetation into the heart of the office, while the use of brick flooring that extends from the interior to the exterior blurs the line between the workspace and the landscape. The structure itself is a testament to Dymak’s portfolio, incorporating clay, cork, eelgrass, and recycled paper fibres throughout the ceilings, walls, and floors. These materials provide a tactile, warm alternative to traditional corporate glass-and-steel environments.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the headquarters is a highly engineered response to its environment. The roof’s geometry is specifically calibrated to the site; it rises toward the north to capture views of Glisholm Lake and the surrounding forest, while sloping southward to optimize solar orientation. This approach ensures that sustainability is not merely a technical add-on but the primary driver of the building’s visual and functional character. By blending high-performance solar technology with natural materials, the project demonstrates that architectural ambition and environmental responsibility can be effectively unified in a corporate setting.