As the Co-Founder of Third Nature, I am devoted to inciting a desire for change through architecture, with a special focus on regenerative approaches that touch all scales of our urban environment. Our work, which spans from the Nordic countries to Japan, centers around the integration of architecture with natural, technical and social ecosystems.In my role, I leverage my expertise in urban ecology, circular economy, and climate adaptation to develop regenerative solutions that respect and rejuvenate environments at every scale. A key aspect of our approach is the emphasis on positives narratives and scalable strategies. We are not just creating individual projects but are also pioneering innovations that can be applied broadly, accelerating the positive transformation of both built and natural environments.This philosophy extends beyond the creation of physical structures. It's about fostering a harmonious relationship between our built environment and the natural world, a principle that I have passionately pursued since obtaining my Master of Architecture from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. As a member of The Danish Association of Architects (maa) and The Association of Danish Landscape Architects (mdl), I am committed to advancing sustainable practices that have the potential for wide-reaching impact.At Third Nature, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in architectural innovation. At the heart of our work is the aim to reconnect and reinvolve people with their impact on the climate, sparking a reflective and causal contemplation of our collective footprint. Through our designs, we strive to create spaces that provoke thought and foster a deeper understanding of our relationship with the environment.
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Founding PartnerTredje Natur Jan 2012 - PresentCopenhagenFlemming Rafn Thomsen is Co-founder and Partner at the Danish architecture office THIRD NATURE.Today, there is no place in the World, which is not affected by man. We all now live in the anthropogenic epoch. In less than 200 years, we have changed everything in the biosphere through the way we live. It has had irreversible and severe impacts on nature and the city and climate change present new specific challenges in every city. Mankind has with the ever-expanding cultivation of nature and urbanization become an explosive and fascinating second nature. It is now up to cities to formulate long-term perspectives, in order to reestablish balance between nature, people and culture. The shift from a ‘people centric’ to a ‘planet centric’ perspective in architecture and planning promises a life-affirming and informed everyday life for the users if cities succeed in adapting to this new reality. Flemming is preoccupied with the city's transparency as an evident manifestation on how the urban metabolism works in order for people to make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives. -
Co-FounderClimate Tile Apr 2013 - PresentDenmarkTHIRD NATURE’s Climate Tile wants to teach the world how to walk on water. In the cities adaption process and escalating density we need to rethink the individual elements, so we can offer hybrid solutions everywhere in the cities. We have developed a scalable climate adaption solution for future cities’ sidewalks and urban spaces. The Climate Tile will be able to handle the climate changes whilst creating new adventures in the city.https://www.tredjenatur.dk/en/portfolio/climatetile/
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External Examiner For The Higher Artistic Educations.The Ministry Of Education And Research. Jan 2014 - PresentDenmarkI regularly examine the diploma projects at the architecture schools of Denmark since 2014. Currently assigned until 2026.
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Co-FounderCircle Bank Apr 2021 - Mar 2023DenmarkIn recent years, innovation in circular construction and small-scale experimentshave provided us with a glimpse of a more circular future within the construction sector. Recently, political agreements concerning new policies and guidelines for sustainable construction has further accelerated the need for an alternative to our current practices. However, it is still more efficient, cheaper and faster to build using a traditional linear approach, which is a major systemic challenge for the circular transition. That’s why we’ve launched the Circle Bank-project. We want to create an integrated, scalable and cost-effective circular value chain able to outcompete the linear construction practice on market terms by solving the existing research and market challenges. -
Board MemberChora Connection - Sustainability & Resilience Jan 2019 - Mar 2021Copenhagen Area, DenmarkChora Connection is a non-profit organization established in 2015 with the vision to achieve sustainable and resilient societies. Chora Connection’s mission is to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals before 2030.The goal is to do this by helping organizations, municipalities and institutions adapting to the sustainability agenda and driving concrete behavioral change towards a sustainable society in Denmark as well as abroad and to challenge the way we think, live, consume and produce. -
Head Of DesignSla A/S Jan 2005 - Jan 2012CopenhagenSLA creates modern, adaptable cities that inspire community and diversity through innovative use of nature, design, sustainability and technology. Their projects solve some of today's hardest urban problems while creating genuine amenity values for all. Based in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Oslo the office form a multidisciplinary architectural lab that constantly strives to challenge and expand the boundaries of urban space, city planning and landscape architecture.
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The Royal Danish Academy Of Fine Arts - Schools Of Architecture, Design And Conservation (Kadk)Urbanism, Architecture And Landscape
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Flemming Rafn works for Third Nature Architects
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Flemming Rafn's current role is Founding Partner.
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Flemming Rafn attended The Royal Danish Academy Of Fine Arts - Schools Of Architecture, Design And Conservation (Kadk).
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