En nordjysk havnefortælling gjort af stålprofiler og skibsankre

Port of Aalborg, Rørdalsvej 27b, 9000 Aalborg

Bygningstype

Erhverv og kontor

Facade

Nordic Klikfals 475

Farve

Antracit

Timber meets black steel profiles

Where Aalborg meets the Limfjord and where the city meets the salt water, there is an office building where timber meets black steel profiles. The office building is part of Denmark’s largest inland port, namely Port of Aalborg, which welcomed no fewer than 901 ships in 2024. The ships calling at Aalborg set out from locations all over the world, and whether it is a cruise ship from Bergen, a container ship from Barbados or a general cargo ship from Belgium, this building welcomes ships from across the globe.

An international port operates to a tight schedule and has a busy working day. With ships from around the globe, each day is filled with all the colours and shades of the world. The clean design of Nordic Klikfals 475 creates a look that gives the headquarters a calm yet strong appearance. The steel profiles have also welcomed a first mate aboard in the form of timber panels, whose light colour provides a well-integrated contrast to Nordic Klikfals’ black appearance.

We often find that our steel profiles enter into a ‘design partnership’ with timber, particularly in projects using Nordic Klikfals. According to the Danish Architecture Centre, contemporary architecture is characterised by sharp lines, geometric shapes and combinations of different materials. This is consistent with projects in which our steel profiles are combined with timber and other materials to create a harmonious design.

Hurricanes are no match for steel profiles

With a location close to the water and a headquarters that welcomes ships from all seven seas, Nordic Klikfals 475 is a durable choice. The steel profiles have an exceptionally strong side lap, enabling them to withstand wind speeds up to hurricane force. When a container ship arrives at the quay in the Port of Aalborg after crossing the Atlantic, the crew are greeted by façade cladding that can stand firm even when Neptune rages. The steel profiles have been tested by the Danish Technological Institute, which has certified that they can withstand wind speeds of up to 50 m/s.