Steensen Varming

Steensen Varming was founded in Copenhagen in 1933 by Niels Steensen and Jørgen Varming. We worked in close cooperation with architects such as Arne Jacobsen and clients such as the Nobel Prize winner, Professor Niels Bohr. The organisation developed internationally, working with Basil Spence and James Stirling in the UK. The Sydney Opera House commission with Jørn Utzon brought our practice to Australia. Today, Steensen Varming operates globally across five countries on four continents, continuing to provide unrivalled expertise in mechanical and electrical building services, lighting design and sustainability, seamlessly assimilating form and function, art and technologyInspired by the Vitruvian principles of solidity, utility and beauty, Steensen Varming work by a guiding triad to produce positive design solutions that are intelligent, valuable and elegant. These encompass architectural and urban design, the private, corporate and public sectors, modest upgrades and World Heritage Sites.Through more than eight decades of technological change and increased environmental sensitivity, Steensen Varming have supported an exceptional cast of international architects and buildings, building on the Danish heritage and design approach to enable the best building design where functionality and wellbeing are paramount. It is best described as - a way of thinking.Steensen Varming is a Quality Endorsed Company to international standard ISO 9001:2008, accredited by 3rd party certification firm. We maintain an Environmental Management System which is accredited and complies with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 in accordance with the international requirements, accredited by a 3rd party certification firm. Our Work Health and Safety (WHS)/ Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system is accredited and complies with local requirements and the International Standard ISO 18001. All policies and certificates of registration are available upon request.