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Company Profile · Kvorning Design & Communication_____________________________________________________________

Kvorning Design & Communication is a versatile design company specializing in exhibition design, museums design, graphic communication and interior design. Our clients are government ministries, heritage sites, publicand private organizations and companies.

We have developed and completed design projects in more than 40 countries around the world.

We develop and bear full responsibility for carrying out design projects regardless of their particular type, scaleor complexity - everything from business cards to a World’s Fair.

Our team of exhibition designers, graphic designers, architects and project managers, in unison with communi-cations experts and project developers, find solutions for specialized assignments demanding a select degreeof complementing skills and experience.

We are specialized in museum design and exhibition design - from concept development (interpretation) to on-site installation (design & build), including graphic, interactive solutions and web design. Kvorning is DS/ENISO 9001/2008 certified.

CAPACITY OUTLINE

• Idea and concept development

• Exhibition design - permanent, temporary, travelling exhibits, design of display systems, setting de-sign, display fixtures, as well as light and sound design

• Graphic design, visual identity programmes, design manuals, magazines, annual reports, promotionalcampaigns, informational materials, packaging

• Interior design, furniture and furnishing design, product design, lighting, architecture

• Interactive installations, digital user platforms, hands-on installations

• Budget management, product management, logistics, mounting and installation

• Branding, design policy – development, project management

• Web design, CMS, analysis

• Animation, motion graphics, film editing

• Communication, marketing, promotional campaigns, PR

List of References · Kvorning Design & Communication_____________________________________________________________

Kvorning Design & Communication is an all around design studio specializing in exhibition design and graphiccommunication for government ministries, public organizations, and private firms in Denmark and internationally.

We have arranged and carried out graphic design projects and exhibitions in over 40 countries, including: Den-mark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, England, Germany, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy,Spain, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Brazil, USA, China, Japan, SouthKorea, and Australia.

Exhibition and design projects carried out for:

Advokaterne Amagertorv 11 (law firm) Visual identity

Alfabeta Book layout

Academic Publishers Visual identity, internet, and book layout

Albertslund Kommune (City of Albertslund) Visual identity, exhibitions, inter and intranet solutions

Andelsboligforeningen Hesseløgade (owners’ association) Courtyard design

Arkitektforbundet (Danish Union of Architects) Logo, visual identity, internet solutions

Arkitema Visual identity for campaign in China

Arktisk Institut (Arctic Institute) Visual identity and exhibitions

A.P. Møller Permanent company exhibition at corporate headquarters

Benneton Sign program for corporate headquarters in Treviso, Italy

Birch & Krogboe Fonden (engineering fund) Visual identity, exhibitions, internet solutions

Boligfonden Kuben (housing fund) Visual identity, exhibitions, internet solutions

BVB – ByggeskadeFonden (Building Damage Fund) CD-ROM, internet, and publications

By- og boligministeriet (Ministry of Cities and Housing) Exhibitions

Byfornyelsesselskabet København (urban renewal) Exhibitions

Center for byrumsforskning (center for urban studies) Internet and publications

Center for Dansk Billedkunst (Visual Art Center) Internet solutions

Center for tilgænglighed (Danish Center for Accessibility) Inter-Nordic traveling exhibition

COOP FDB (consumer cooperative) Poster (first place in open competition)

Copenhagen X Architecture Biennale in Venice; X-marks in Copenhagen

Danida (Danish International Development Assistance) Exhibitions and conference organization

Danmarks Eksportråd (Danish Trade Council) Internet solution

Danmarks Miljøundersøgelser (Environmental Research) Exhibition at Kattegat Center

Dansk Arkitektur Center (Danish Architecture Center) International traveling exhibitions – incl. ‘The Danish Wave’

Dansk Biblioteks Center (Danish Bibliographic Center) Exhibitions

Dansk Jazzforbund (Danish Jazz Federation) Graphic Design

Dansk Jødisk Museum (Danish Jewish Museum) Consulting, exhibition design, graphic design, and internet

Dansk Litteraturcenter (Danish Literature Center) International traveling exhibitions

Dansk Møbelindustri (Danish Furniture Industries) International furniture exhibition in Europe, and USA

Den Danske Ambassade, Berlin (Royal Danish Embassy) Exhibitions

Den Danske Ambassade, Reykjavik (Royal Danish Embassy) Exhibitions in Reykjavik and Akureyi

Det Danske Ambassade, Paris (Royal Danish Embassy, Paris) Exhibitions in Maison du Danemark

Den Danske Forlæggerforening (Publishers Association) International traveling exhibition

Den Svenske Ambassade, Berlin (Swedish Embassy, Berlin) Exhibition

Det Danske Kulturinstitut (Danish Culture Institute) International traveling exhibitions

Det Danske Sprog- og Litteraturcenter Saxo Grammaticus exhibition at the Danish Royal Library

Det Kongelige Bibliotek (Danish Royal Library) Exhibition

Det Kongelige Kapel (orchestra) CD release

Det Kongelige Teater (The Royal Theater) Exhibition

Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst GmbH Exhibition

DMF-Dansk Musiker Forbund (Danish Musician’s Union) Exhibitions, graphic design, CD-production

DR-Multimedie (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) Graphic design

Econ Danmark Exhibition and graphic design

Effector Graphic design

Elkraft (power company) Graphic design

Erhvervs- og Boligstyrelsen (Enterprise and Housing) EXPO 2005 Aichi Japan – proposal for Nordic pavilion

Expeditions Polaires Françaises, Paris Temporary exhibition

Experimentarium Temporary exhibition

FFS-Folkemusikkens Fællessekretariat (Danish Folk Council) Graphic design, magazine production

Fonden Realdania (construction fund) Graphic design, exhibitions, and book layout

Forhistorisk Museum Moesgaard (Prehistoric Museum) Temporary exhibition

Forlaget Palle Fogtdal (publisher) 3.000 square meter photography exhibition

GlaxoSmithKline Graphic design

Grønlands Hjemmestyre (Greenland Homerule) Temporary exhibitions

HKH Kronprins Frederik (HRH Crown Prince Frederik) Sirius exhibition in Paris and London

Høst & Søn forlag (publisher) Graphic design and book layout

Icopal Temporary exhibitions and graphic design

ID-Forum Visual identity, exhibition and internet solution

Indenrigsministeriet (Ministry of the Interior) Graphic design and book layout

Jenka Visual identity

Karen Blixen Museet (Karen Blixen Museum) Permanent and traveling exhibitions, graphics and internet

Kattegatcentret (The Kattegat Centre) Permanent exhibition space

Koldkrigsmuseet Stevnsfort (Cold War Museum Stevns Fort) Concept development for museum and activity center

Kort- og Matrikelstyrelsen (Topological and Geological Survey) Graphic design

Kreab Graphic design

Kultur K&mmunikation Graphic design

Kulturministeriet (Ministry of Culture) International traveling exhibitions and graphic design

Kunstakademiets Arkitektskole (School of Architecture) Exhibitions in Meldahl’s Smithy and graphic design

Kunststyrelsen (Danish Arts Agency) MIDEM-arrangements, exhibitions, and graphic design

Kvarterløft Nordvest (urban renewal program) Exhibition

Københavns Energi (Copenhagen’s Energy) Permanent water-experimentarium ‘The Water Works’

Københavns Havn (Port of Copenhagen) Graphic design and exhibition concepts

Københavns Kommune (City of Copenhagen) Exhibitions and graphic design

Københavns Universitet (Copenhagen University) International traveling exhibition and graphic design

Køge Skitsesamling (Køge Art Museum of Sketches) Graphic design for temporary exhibitions

Lars Lilholt Band CD production

LIF - Lægemiddelindustri Foreningen (pharmaceutical industry) Graphic design

L&R Uddannelse (publisher) Graphic design

Lokale- og Anlægsfonden (Foundation) Exhibition

Miele Graphic design

Miljøkontrollen (environmental agency) Graphic design

Miljøministeriet (Ministry of the Environment) EXPO ‘93 - exhibition and graphic design

Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency) Graphic design

Multivers Forlag (publisher) Graphic design and book layout

Museet ved Trelleborg (The Museum at Trelleborg) Permanent exhibition and graphic design

Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, Geneve Temporary exhibition and graphic design

MXP-Danish Music Export & Promotion CD release – ‘Music from Denmark’

Nasjonalbiblioteket i Mo i Rana (Norwegian National Library) Exhibitions

National Museum of Dubai, UAE Entry into permanent exhibition competition

Nationalmuseet København (National Museum of Denmark) Permanent exhibitions

Nordatlantens Brygge (North Atlantic House) Exhibition

Nordisk Ide Forum (cultural institute) Visual identity and graphic design

Nordisk Råd (Nordic Council) Traveling exhibitions

Norsk BreMuseum (Norwegian Glacier Museum) Temporary exhibition and graphic design

Odense Bys Museer (Odense City Museums) Traveling exhibition project for HCA2005 year

Olympia Park Lillehammer Graphic design

Pen-Sam AS Exhibition and graphic design, magazine design

Petter Dass-museum, Alstahaug Norway Permanent exhibition

Post & Tele Museum Temporary exhibition

Promenadeorkesteret (orchestra) DVD production

Rambøll Exhibition

Red Barnet (Save the Child) Logo for international campaign

RobinHus Visual identity and internet solution

ROSA-Dansk Rock Samråd (rock music council) Graphic design

Royal Greenland Exhibitions and graphic design

Råstofforvaltningen for Grønland Traveling exhibition and interactive model production

SBS Byfornyelse (urban renewal organization) Temporary exhibitions

Scanagri International traveling exhibitions and graphic design

Schering Danmark Exhibition

Schweizerisches Alpines Museum, (Swiss Alpine Museum) Temporary exhibition

Slots- og Ejendomsstyrelsen (Palaces and Properties Agency) Development of graphic concept for exhibition

Statens Kunstfond (National Art Fund) Architecture Biennale in Venice

Sundhedsdirektoratet (Health Directroate) Graphic design

Svenska BoProjekt AB (housing exhibition) 1000 square meter temporary exhibition ‘Möte’ for H99

Sydsjællands Museum Graphic design

Text 100 Copenhagen Corporate publication, graphic design

Tocano AS Exhibitions and graphic design

Træets Arbejdsgiverforening (wood industry trade association) Exhibition

TV Danmark Exhibition equipment

Udenrigsministeriet (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Graphic design

Undervisningsministeriet (Ministry of Education) International traveling exhibition and graphic design

Valby Bydelsråd (neighborhood council) Graphic design

Zoologisk Have København (Copenhagen Zoo) Theme based exhibitions

Zoologisk Museum København (Zoological Museum) Exhibition projects

År 2000 Fonden (Year 2000 Fund) Annual report, CD production etc.

SUMMARIES · selected exhibition projects · #1

Christiansborg CastleLocated under Christiansborg Castle - which houses theDanish national parliament - are the ruins of two earliercastles - the castle of Copenhagen's founder, Bishop Absalon, and Copenhagen Castle. The permanent exhibition and the complete lighting systems are now re-designed and updated.

Since the exhibition opened Kvorning has designedtemporary exhibitions, signage and shop concepts at thecastle.

Period: 2005-2008Value: GBP 315,000Contact:Flemming FrydendalThe Palaces and Properties Agency21 LøngangstrædeDK-1468 Copenhagen K, Denmark+45 3392 6300


Treasury at Rosenborg CastleKvorning Design & Communication has submitted the winning bid for the planning and production of 18 specialshowcases used in the new exhibition in Rosenborg Castle's former wine cellar. In addition, we were also responsible for arranging the objects in many of the show-cases - including one spectacular display of royal orna-mental weapons.

Since this exhibition opened Kvorning has worked withnew exhibitions and a LED-lighting project at the castle’streasuries.

Period: 2005-2009Value: GBP 312,000Contact:Niels-Knud Liebgott, DirectorThe Royal Danish Collections4A Øster VoldgadeDK-1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark+45 3315 7619


Copenhagen Zoo Kvorning Design & Communication designed and installedall exhibition activities in the new elephant house atCopenhagen Zoo. We included functions that present a wide range of interactive attractions for visitors to thespecial 'elephant experimentarium.' Normann Foster andPartners were responsible for drawing and constructingthe fantastic new home for the elephants.

The elephant experimentarium is filled with hands-onactivities, interactive screens, specially developed games,a spectacular video show and a dramatic lighting design.

Period: 2006-2008Value: GBP 1,250,000Contact:Peter Haase, Head of Exhibit Dept.Copenhagen Zoo38 RoskildevejPostboks 7DK-2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark+45 7220 0270


Maritime attractions at Limfjord MuseumLimfjord Museum presented Kvorning Design &Communication with the exciting challenge of establishinga completely new activity centre in the museum’s newbuilding. The project was completed in record time; it onlytook eight months from the day the ground was brokenuntil the building opened with its new exhibits. The exhi-bits capture the atmosphere in a vivid narrative about lifearound the fjord, Limfjord - about fishing, hunting, dailyroutines and much more. The histories are told throughtableaux, scene-setting graphics, projectors and motionpictures. First and foremost, however, the exhibit containsa number of typical vessels - boats, kayaks and othersmaller craft that have sailed the waters of Limfjordthrough the years. These compelling major display itemsare the most important scenic installations.

Period: 2007-2008Value: GBP 258,000Contact:Anders Bloksgaard, DirectorLimfjordsmuseetKanalvejen 40DK-9670 Løgstør, Denmark+45 9867 1805


Frederiksborg CastleKvorning Design & Communication created an informationcentre in and around Café Havehuset in FrederiksborgCastle Garden in Hillerød. The centre provides informationabout the history of the garden, the styles of landscapingused through the years, royal persons who frequented thesite and much more.

We developed a new and extremely versatile signagesystem that includes everything from large pylon signs andoutdoor poster stands to smaller glass signs and other fixtures for the interior.

The assignment was done for the Palaces and Proper-ties Agency and the special signage system is on its wayto being used in other royal gardens around the country.

Period: 2007-2009Value: GBP 210,000Contact:John NørgaardThe Palaces and Properties Agency21 LøngangstrædeDK-1468 Copenhagen K, Denmark+45 3392 6300


The Danish Jewish Museum Kvorning Design & Communication was responsible forconsulting, exhibition design, graphic design, and webdesign for this fantastic museum, located in the Boat -house of the Royal Library gardens. Architect DanielLibeskind of New York was responsible for the museum'sarchitectural design.

This project involved two tasks: First, to outfit themuseum with high-tech exhibition and communicationequipment that is able to meet the present and futureneeds of the museum; Second, to organize the museum'sopening exhibition, ‘Space and Spaciousness.’

A series of special features were developed for themuseum. Three of these features are a complete LED lighting system, an advanced touch-screen display named‘Screeny,’ and an integrated speaker system.

Period: 2004-2007Value: GBP 224,000Contact:Janne Laursen, DirectorThe Danish Jewish Museum6 ProviantpassagenDK-1218 Copenhagen K, Denmark+45 3311 2218


Cold War Museum Stevnsfort Kvorning Design & Communication has worked for several years on the project development for a Cold WarMuseum under the cliffs at Stevns Klint – 18 metresunder the ground. The museum is situated in a formerCold War installation that was a vital element of Danishdefence from the early 1950s, and has been one of thebest kept secrets in the country.

In an exciting and surprising fashion, the museum pro -vides loads of information about Denmark's history duringthe Cold War as well as the story of the installation. The unique geological setting of Stevns Klint adds to theattraction. In addition to the exhibition design, Kvorningdeveloped the graphic identity, website and signage con-cepts. The Cold War installation is brought to life anddrama tized through audio-visual media, a complex sounddesign and an extraordinary lighting design.

Period: 2006-2008Value: GBP 210,000Contact:Tove Damholt, DirectorØstsjællands Museum38 Højerup BygadeDK-4660 Store Heddinge, Denmark+45 2536 4606


Odense City MuseumsKvorning Design & Communication has designed and produced a major permanent exhibition in Møntergården,one of the oldest buildings in Odense. The site functionsas the main museum of the City of Odense Museums constellation.

The history of Odense during the Middle Ages and Renaissance is told through completely modern exhibitsand technological solutions, which are now being integra-ted in the unique old building. The exhibition opened inJune 2009.

Period: 2007-2009Value: GBP 374,000Contact:Anneken Appel Laursen, Project DeveloperOdense City Museums48 OvergadeDK-5000 Odense C, Denmark+45 6551 4615


The Blue PlanetKvorning Design & Communication is part of designing agreat new attraction, 'The Blue Planet' - Denmark's Aqua-rium. Six architect studios were invited to submit theirideas to the competition, and on June 27 it was announ-ced that 3xN together with Kvorning won the assignment.

Kvorning is responsible for designing the exhibitions andinteractive attractions. The new site for the aquarium willbe by the shore of The Sound, Øresund, just north of Copenhagen Airport on the island Amager.

When the aquarium opens its 9,000 sq m in 2013, Denmark will be the proud host of northern Europe's largest, most modern aquarium.

Period: 2008-2013Value: GBP 2,492,000Contact:Ida Greisen, Senior Project Manager3XN A/S73 StrandgadeDK-1401 Copenhagen K, Denmark+45 7026 2648


LEGO SystemToy maker Lego chose Kvorning Design & Communicationto design and furnish its new visitor centre - Lego Collec-tions 2010-1932. The centre takes visitors on a trip back-wards through time and toys - from tomorrow's virtualcommunities through the era of the world-famous plasticblock to the original wooden toys produced by the compa-ny's founder.

The display is located in one of Lego's original factoriesin the town of Billund, but it is closed to the general public.Kvorning created the display's design and was responsiblefor implementing the full exhibition concept

Period: 2005-2006Value: GBP 400,000Contact:Jette OrdunaLEGO System A/SLEGO Idea & Documentation CentreOle Kirks Hus, building 01-03DK-7190 Billund, Denmark+45 7950 6306


The Petter Dass MuseumThe Petter Dass Museum in the municipality of Alstahaugnear Trondheim, Norway is housed in a completely newbuilding and features an advanced design for exhibits. The museum opened on 20 October 2007.

The Nor wegian architects, Snøhetta, have created thefantastic building, which is dramatically placed right by thesea and is carved into the face of a mountain. KvorningDesign & Communication was chosen to deliver the design and display implements for exhibitions, sceno-graphy and interactive installations. Exhibition designersfrom several countries competed for the assignment in aninternational pre-qualification round.

Since the opening Kvorning has developed a specialdesign for temporary exhibitions.

Period: 2006-2008Value: GBP 560,000Contact:Ivar Roger Hansen, DirectorPetter Dass MuseumAlstahaugN-8800 Sandnessjøen, Norway+47 7511 0150


Shanghai EXPO 2010Kvorning's exhibition project - developed for and in con-junction with the City of Odense in an international compe-tition - was chosen to be realized at Shanghai EXPO2010.

Entitled, 'Revival of the Bicycle,' the project placesOdense in focus as a unique 'bike city,' while also highlighting the city's tourism- and business-related attractions. The Odense project was exclusively chosen incompetition with cities such as London, Milan and others.

Period: 2008-2010Value: GBP 648,000Contact:Helle Thylkjær Henriksen, General CommissionerMayor's DepartmentOdense City Hall2 FlakhavenRoom 118DK-5000 Odense C+45 3053 6690

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