1. A R C H I T E C T U R E & C O N S T R U C T I O N

2. In
2001 the interior design company
KNUDSEN was founded in
Rungsted, Denmark. In the
beginning the company produced
curtains for private clients, and within five
years Scandinavia’s largest collection of
designer fabrics was on display in the
The story
it all began in Denmark
When the owners moved to Shanghai
in 2007 the heritage of high-end
design and architecture developed
into a prolific design and construction
business, which is now offered to
both private and corporate clients.
shop. Soon business developed and a
variety of high quality designer furniture,
wall-papers, carpets, special paints and
floorings became part of the selection.
Ultimately, comprehensive architectural
design solutions were offered.
(photo by ALS, © KNUDSEN 2003)

3. The
human mind has
an immediate ability
to conceive of the
most fantastic structures and shapes.
Although modern day technology has
pushed boundaries of what is possible
to construct, limitations still apply. And to
that CFOs always agree!
Constructibility is the art of balancing
design, construction, and cost. Creating
the best possible.
When we engage in sketching and
pre-design, considerations regarding
constructibility and budgeting are
predominant. It is often a precarious
undertaking to balance cost projections
with expectations of design and
functionality. It is our hallmark to patiently
inform our clients of what to expect from
a design.
The consummate experience of
our team constitute a solid basis for
estimating costs at very early stages.
We believe it is greatly beneficial to
overall success that expectations and
requirements of the client are closely
aligned with real life conditions, such as
time and money.
Our services take the client through
all the steps from initial idea over
construction to maintenance and future
improvements. If the client only is in need
of selected services we are flexible as to
provide exactly what they need.
We select proper materials for our
projects as we firmly believe durable
designs are dependent on quality of
material and outstanding craftsmanship.
Our services comprise of small to
medium sized projects and we have
experience in designing and building
offices, showrooms, exhibitions, retail
spaces, warehouse and storage facilities,
and private dwellings. Below is a list of
selected projects from China:
Danish Footprint, Hongkou: 2500 m2
design & fashion exhibition; conceptual
design and construction management
(2007)
China International Creative
Design Week, Zhabei: 3000 m2
design exhibition; detailed design and
construction management (2008)
Villa Riviera #29, Minhang: 500
m2
private villa; detailed design and
construction management (2009)
Nordic Lighthouse Expo 2010, Yangpu:
5000 m2
combined exhibition, conference
facilities, and ofiices; construction
management (2010)
H&M, Chendu: 1500 m2
retail shop;
construction management (2011)
Avoid in-constructible designs and projects that
overrun the budget. Our experienced team can
optimise all invested efforts.
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Constructibility
getting it right
H&M, Changsha: 2500 m2
retail shop;
construction management (2011)
OEM Automatic, Pudong: 3800 m2
combined ofiice and warehouse; detailed
design and construction (2012)
Christy & Company, Hongqiao: 150 m2
ofiice; detailed design and construction
(2012)
EMBA Machinery, Songjiang: 1000
m2
testing facility; detailed design and
construction (2012)
Gallagher & Associates, Xuhui: 350 m2
ofiice; detailed design and construction
(2012)
Ossür Asia, Shanghai: 150 m2
common
area and kitchen; detailed design and
construction (2012)
Getinge Asia-Pacific, Putuo: 500 m2
combined logistics ofiice and warehouse;
detailed design and construction (2013)
Nilorn, Xuhui: 350 m2
combined ofiice
and showroom; detailed design and
construction (2014)
Predire, Jiading: 450 m2
combined ofiice
and testing lab; detailed design and
construction (2014)
Modern Villa #62, Minhang: 450
m2
private villa; detailed design and
construction (2014)
Kinnarps, Shanghai: 400 m2
combined
ofiice and showroom (detailed design
and construction)
Trademark Textiles, Quanzhou: 350 m2
combined showroom and office space
(conceptual design)

4. Retail spaces
Longchamp
Kinnarps
H&M
Trademark Textiles

5. Several
high-end
retail
brands
have engaged with our construction
team throughout the years. We have
implemented shop designs in many
cities across China. We therefore have
extended experience in making pre-
conceived designs come through. We
are proud to be long-term collaborating
with major clients to set up new
retail spaces as they expand their
Stores & showrooms
pre-defined concepts or whole new design
The Longchamp store at Jingan Temple,
Shanghai (photo by AKCN © 2012)
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Also, we have facilitated clients with
solutions for their permanent showrooms
and set up a series of temporary
exhibitions at various locations in
Shanghai. On several occasions we have
altered designs and provided creative
solutions as circumstances required it.
We manage turn-key solutions and
work well with subcontractors and
assigned purveyors. Clients are provided
with elaborate project schedules that
meet industry standards. Based on
our experience we deem our team well
equipped to manage individual retail
projects up to approx. 5000 m2
.
Design development of retail spaces
can also be undertaken as we are
backed up by a team of professional
architects and designers.

6. Office spaces
OEM Automatic
Christy & Company
EMBA Machinery
Gallagher & Associates
Ossür Asia
Getinge Asia-Pacific
Nilorn
Predire
Kinnarps
Trademark Textiles

7. Most
of us spend
considerable time
at work. When
business owners and managers wish
for high levels of productivity in their
offices, careful attention should be
paid to the physical work environment.
We have designed and build several
office spaces where business and
employees thrive as a result of an
inspiring environment. A striking business
domicile not only serves the purpose of
being an imposing facade to clients, but
the works on the inside must be highly
Environments that work
how to keep clients and staff satisfied
conducive to all functions of business.
We carefully listen to our clients’
demands and wishes and understand
the task of combining these in
comprehensive designs. Since most
office projects are limited by budgets we
make an extra effort to stay within the
boundaries and make timely deliveries.
We engage with stable and reliable
partners only and secure all materials
are in full accordance with drawing
specifications. Also, we carry out a full
twelve month guarantee on all works.
We make use of the most advanced
The Nilorn office in Shanghai was designed
and built in 2014. As much natural light as
possible was brought into the space. All rooms
were separated by specially designed walls
made up of various combinations of cabinets,
shelving, glass panes, and storage spaces,
making the environment light and open. The
result was a non-cluttered bright office with a
collective almost 200 meter shelves and cabinets.
(photo by Emil Jensen, © AKCN 2014)
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CAD software and have implemented
BIM (Building Information Modelling)
standards for most of our project.
The Autocad Revit is the foundations
of our drawing system which means
that all drawings are based on a
comprehensive 3D model. This way
of working makes it secure and
fast to alter and update design and
schedules. Also, if the project prescribes
it, we can elaborate several design
alternatives in a relatively short time.

8. Private dwellings
Villa Riviera #29
Modern Villa #62
Villa Guangzhou
Anfu Road Roof Apartment

9. How
we live reflects who
we are and what
we prioritize and
appreciate in life. Private dwellings should
be personal. Although many home
owners decorate their private property in
Feeling at home
the place you’d rather be
Villa Riviera was designed and build by Andreas Knudsen in May 2009. Since then the villa has been continuously rented out. According to the landlord it has indeed
been a good investment to have his villa decorated by AKCN. (photo by Semko Balcerski, © AKCN 2012)
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order to rent it out, it is perfectly feasible
to infuse a personal touch to the spaces.
We have long and proud experience in
decorating and furnishing private homes,
creating beautiful inspiring environments.
We offer full and all-encompassing
decoration service of private homes, from
conceptual idea to finished design. We
are proud of having an unbroken record
of private housing projects that have
been rented out immediately after and
ever since their finalizations.

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16 m²
Walk-In closet
17 m²
Master Bathroom
2 m²
Room
23 m²
Bedroom III
4 m²
toilet IV
4 m²
Toilet III
14 m²
Bedroom IV
50 m²
2F Hallway
32 m²
Master bedroom
Sun
light permeating
living spaces allows
occupants to breathe
with weather and seasons. Natural
light creates environments in harmony
with the outdoor. On the private
dwelling projects we have implemented
navigating with sun rays has been our
clue in solving floor plans and placing
openings. We from Scandinavia like
to think that building with the sun is
a Nordic phenomenon, and in fact it
is. The scarcity of natural light during
long freezing winters spurred the
Scandinavians to creatively harvest
rays of sun and spread them in their
buildings. There is no better decoration
material than sun light.
Perspective drawing of roof top apartment in the renowned French Concession in Shanghai. In order to blend
gracefully in with the surroundings the project features rustic elements such as black painted iron window
framing and wooden plank flooring. Large amounts of direct sunshine are either directed through
the double glazed panels or absorbed and reflected by flexible multi-layered curtain
installations beneath the roof glazing. Sixty percent of the glazing surface
can be opened allowing for a semi-outdoor kitchen area
where BBQ in the warm sprig evenings makes
you want to stay in Shanghai
just a little longer!
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here comes the sun
Transformations
At the Villa Riviera an entire outer wall was taken
down and replaced with floor to ceiling glazing
panels. The eastern facade was now open to
the sun! All interior walls on the ground floor was
demolished. Only a couple of new walls were put
up in the north-western quarters. Cascades of light
was admitted to the new spacious kitchen and the
two en-suite living rooms. Bringing in the sun rays
of the early morning is one of the definite reasons
why this villa has been constantly occupied since
its finalization in may 2009. (photo by Semko
Balcerski, © AKCN 2012)
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Only the
cold shell was there!
The Modern Villa no.62, located
in Shanghai’s western suburban district of
Xujing, was successfully transformed into a luxurious home
with swimming pool, large open sunny rooms, and a spacious signature
family kitchen. Except for a couple of beautiful old trees in the garden all plantation was
removed. An extensive green lawn was opened towards the river running right next to the premisses.
The five hundred square meter villa was rented out well in advance of its finalization. Not the usual scenario in China!
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KNUDSEN

11. Life
in the kitchen can be
limited to occasional
visits, like placing empty
pizza boxes in the trash or performing
a dish wash. We all appreciate resting
in a comfortable living room couch
and although not everyone is into
sophisticated cooking, the kitchen can
easily become the centre of domestic
activities: pull a stool, check your mail
as you grab a cup of morning coffee,
chat with the kids before they take off to
everything comes down to the kitchen
Food, family, functional
school, talk to friends stopping by, join
the family around the kitchen counter as
dinner is being served. A well-designed
kitchen is the prefect family room.
Conventional division of the kitchen into
a working part (the so-called Chinese
kitchen) and a more representational
part is required by some customers.
But our experience with kitchen design
tells us that incorporating all functions
of the kitchen into one big room have
tremendous positive effect on daily life.
Signature family kitchen at Villa Riviera no.29.
All custom made with black marble tabletops
and wide push-in drawer cabinetry. Along its
perimeter, the kitchen island has power outlets
installed beneath the table top. High quality solid
wooden flooring boards certainly has proved
both functional and durable at Villa Riviera, and
architecturally they merge the kitchen area with the
adjacent spaces. (photo by Semko Balcerski, ©
AKCN 2012)
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12. Life at work can be as enjoyable
as skulking around at home. When
the architect faces the task of
designing office spaces
time to yourself
Private quarters
Master bathroom at Villa Riviera with a sculptural bath tub, custom designed
faucets and wash basins, floor-to-ceiling glass panels, wall mounted toilet
and light greyish tarantino imprinted wall tiles. Elegant, functional, and very
simple design with concealed drawers, rich in-falls of natural light, and
plenty of open space. (photo by Semko Balcerski, © AKCN 2012)
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At the top floor of Villa Riviera a spacious
master bedroom with independent living space,
private bathroom, and a spacious outdoor balcony
made the perfect surrounding for an undisturbed
relaxing area. (photo by Semko Balcerski, ©
AKCN 2012)
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