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July 8, 2025

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Transformation of Lyngby Shopping Centre – Calculated with OPTUM CS

Danske Shoppingcentre is currently undertaking an ambitious transformation of the hotel tower at Lyngby Shopping Centre, in collaboration with VITA Engineers, Hoffmann, and PLH Architects.
The project involves a comprehensive renovation with the goal of creating a state-of-the-art hotel experience.

Plans include the addition of a publicly accessible restaurant on the 13th floor, new conference facilities on the 12th floor, and an expansion to a total of 200 hotel rooms across the 3rd to 11th floors.
The hotel’s main entrance and lobby on the 2nd floor will also be upgraded.
The existing restaurant will be modernized to meet current standards, and two new rooftop terraces will be constructed above the 1st floor to allow for outdoor dining.

All interventions are being carried out with respect for the existing structures, which are retained and strengthened where necessary.

Structural Challenges in the Transformation of Lyngby Shopping Centre

The transformation has introduced several complex structural engineering challenges. The increased loads on the existing structures must be verified according to current standards, and to minimise the need for reinforcement works, it is crucial to optimise the load-bearing capacity of the existing structural elements.

Reinforcement must also be carried out with minimal impact on the shopping centre’s ground and first floors, which are to remain in operation throughout the construction period.

Incomplete or missing documentation of the original structure has made it necessary to conduct a comprehensive series of destructive investigations and site surveys to determine the extent and condition of the load-bearing elements.

Furthermore, continuous modelling and optimisation have been essential to align the architectural ambitions with the structural capacity and stability of the building.

What VITA Achieved with OPTUM CS on Their Side

Use of OPTUM CS:

OPTUM CS has played a key role in the structural design phase, enabling an optimised and efficient engineering process:

Advanced Finite Element Analysis:
Geometry and material data from original drawings, combined with findings from structural investigations, were modelled, and load scenarios were applied according to current standards.
Based on this, VITA Engineers conducted advanced Finite Element analyses using OPTUM CS.

Structural Reinforcement:
OPTUM CS’s optimised plastic analysis helped identify critical areas requiring reinforcement. These reinforcements were subsequently modelled, and the safety of the strengthened structure was verified.
This approach helped reduce both material usage and overall project costs.

Results:

Although the transformation project is still underway, the ongoing structural analysis has already laid a solid foundation for the next phases:

Optimised Utilisation of Existing Structures:
Through precise analysis and design, the need for extensive reinforcement has been minimised — saving both time and resources.

Accurate and Documented Solutions:
All structural verifications comply with stringent code requirements while accommodating the architectural vision.

Efficient Project Execution:
The automated optimisation workflow and visual reporting capabilities in OPTUM CS have supported a faster and more secure project process.

Verified Structural Capacity and Reduced Reinforcement Using OPTUM CS

OPTUM CS enables complex renovation projects by quickly identifying structural weaknesses and optimising load-bearing capacity.
By designing right up to the limit and verifying maximum possible capacity, VITA Engineers have kept the scope of the reinforcement works to a minimum—saving time and money for both themselves and the client, while also helping to meet the project's key requirement of minimising disruption to the shopping centre.

In the transformation of Lyngby Shopping Centre, OPTUM CS has proven its ability to deliver accurate and efficient solutions that bridge the gap between creative design visions and strict structural demands. The result is a sustainable process that maintains structural safety while ensuring optimal use of resources.

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