Julian Chen

Henning Larsen Architects, Head of Tall Buildings | Copenhagen, Denmark

About

As an architect specializing in the design of tall buildings and high-density master plans, Julian has a keen interest in office and mixed-use developments that marry market intelligence with social and environmental aspirations.

From concept to construction, Julian has extensive experience in working with international teams on award winning projects in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and most recently Australia. Prior to joining Henning Larsen, Julian began his career in London where he worked on a number of high-profile projects in the UK at Richard Rogers Partnership. In London, Julian was inspired by the latest thinking and technology in tall building design and construction and subsequently developed a passion for this area in architecture.

In Denmark, Julian plays an active role in the dissemination of knowledge in tall building design. He is Chairman of the Scandinavian Chapter…

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Julian Chen

CTBUH Designated Expert

CTBUH Roles

Annual Conference, Presenter (Shanghai 2014; Middle East 2018)

Country Representative, Denmark (2012 – 2018)

Height and Data Committee (2013 – 2017)

Annual Conference, Session Chair (China 2016)

Videos

18 October 2016

CTBUH 2016 China Conference Jeddah City & Jeddah Tower Q&A

Tuesday October 18, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Julian Chen, Henning Larsen Architects; Mounib Hammoud, Jeddah Economic Company; Denis Valode, Valode & Pistre Architects; Piere Marcout, Prisme...

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Research

27 April 2018

Debating Tall: Landscrapers vs. Skyscrapers

Amy Webb, New York University; Julian Chen, Henning Larsen Architects

What does the office of the future look like? The leading tech industry giants all seem to agree the main goal is “connectivity” that forges...

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Research

17 October 2016

Extending the Public Realm Into the Sky

Claude Bøjer Godefroy & Julian Chen, Henning Larsen Architects

The design of tall buildings in our megacities is going through an exciting paradigm shift: globally, we are observing new trends towards greater numbers of...

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25 June 2019

Ninth Annual Italian & International Tall Buildings Conference

Join CTBUH for the 9th Italian/International Tall Buildings Conference, hosted by Politecnico di Milano and Università Iuav di Venezia.

20 October 2018

Record Numbers Convene at 2018 Leaders Meeting

CTBUH Leaders convened on Day 1 of the 2018 Middle East Conference for updates on the year's developments and to plan for 2019.

20 October 2018

Regional Representatives Meet at 2018 Middle East Conference

CTBUH Chapters, Regional Representatives, and Future Leaders Committees met during the Middle East Conference for a discussion on the Council's regional growth and global initiatives.

19 October 2018

Four New Chapters Formed in 2018

In 2018, CTBUH established four new Chapters in Hong Kong, Philadelphia, Scandinavia and Seattle, more than have ever been established in a single year.

1 October 2018

CTBUH Scandinavia Debate: Vertical Communities

Are high-rises the neighborhoods of our future? Join the CTBUH Scandinavia Chapter for this lively debate in celebration of World Architecture Day.

16 April 2018

Debating Tall: Landscrapers vs. Skyscrapers

In the CTBUH 2018 Journal Issue II, two experts debate the ideal manifestation of the built office environment.

18 October 2016

CTBUH 2016 China Conference Jeddah City & Jeddah Tower Q&A

Tuesday October 18, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Julian Chen, Henning Larsen Architects; Mounib Hammoud, Jeddah Economic Company; Denis Valode, Valode & Pistre Architects; Piere Marcout, Prisme...

18 September 2014

Examining King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)

The quality of space between buildings has become increasingly determinative in the success of any new urban district. This presentation explores the viability in creating...

18 September 2014

2014 Shanghai International Conference - Session 13 - Q & A

2014 Shanghai International Conference Session 13 Questions & Answers session with speakers Prasetyo Adi, PDW Architects; Jeffrey Heller, Heller Manus Architects; and Julian Chen &...

27 April 2018

Debating Tall: Landscrapers vs. Skyscrapers

Amy Webb, New York University; Julian Chen, Henning Larsen Architects

What does the office of the future look like? The leading tech industry giants all seem to agree the main goal is “connectivity” that forges...

17 October 2016

Extending the Public Realm Into the Sky

Claude Bøjer Godefroy & Julian Chen, Henning Larsen Architects

The design of tall buildings in our megacities is going through an exciting paradigm shift: globally, we are observing new trends towards greater numbers of...

26 October 2015

A Tale of Towers and Cities: A Contextual Approach to Vertical Urbanism

Louis Becker & Julian Chen, Henning Larsen Architects

While the ever increasing global interchange of capitals and ideas have created immense opportunities and growth in cities around the world, the physical manifestation of...

16 September 2014

Examining King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)

Julian Chen, Jacob Kurek & Claude Bøjer Godefroy, Henning Larsen Architects

The quality of space between buildings has become increasingly determinative in the success of any new urban district. This paper explores the viability in creating...