ABOUT US

ABOUT US

The Story

The story behind HOPE
The idea for House of Peace came at a dinner party. Four friends, Alexander Kølpin, Kasper Winding, Michael Eide and Morten Langebæk, wanted to join forces in a quest with a goal and vision that was bigger than them. They dreamed of peace and of creating a place for peace.

​The private institution House of Peace (HOPE) was founded in 2003, since then, HOPE has been working on the creation of a monumental building, a symbol of peace. The realisation of House of Peace will be the fruit of a small seed planted in 2003. At HOPE, we dream that this small seed will spread ideas and reflections among all the people who will visit House of Peace.

"Give peace a chance."

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The context
All around the world, work is being done to bring peace: The United Nations, international peace organisations, community-based initiative groups and individuals are all working in the name of peace. These initiatives are indispensable, and their results impressive.

​HOPE wants to add to their work through an unconventional and eye-catching initiative that uses art and architecture as its driving force. Artistic masterpieces do not die. On the contrary, they grow stronger over time. Our vision is to construct a building which will serve both as an active peace symbol as well as a space for personal reflection. A house of peace, whose artistic and architectural excellence will create enduring respect and attention worldwide. A symbol that will constantly remind people of the important role that each of us has to play in promoting peace. An architectural masterpiece that will serve as a neutral and unbiased background for the individual's wish for peace.

The Board

"In HOPE, a group of people have worked together for more than 12 years, because they believe in what they do. Hopefully, we can transform this passion into a meaningful message, and into a place that can provide a peaceful opportunity for insight and contemplation." 

Kasper Winding, founding founder

Kasper Winding is a composer, artist and performer who started out as a drummer at the tender age of 11. When he turned 14 he joined The Danish National radio orchestra. As a composer he has more then 25 film scores and 15 albums to his name. He has also directed several short films and 3 theater pieces.
Currently he resides in Paris and is the proud father to 4 children.

The HOPE project is the culmination of his determination to bring the world together through love and art as well as his deeply held belief that we need to focus on our “communality” rather than our differences.

"Some of us arrogantly take peace for granted, while others have almost forgotten it. It is my hope that the The Cloud will remind us all that peace is something we all carry within us. It is free, and it is there to be shared."

Jesper Rasmussen, chairman

"The reason why I joined the House of Peace project is obvious to me:
I believe that the project, with its beautiful message of peace, is very necessary both in the broad global sense and on a more personal level. The construction, with its beautiful, unique, and spectacular architecture, is a rare invitation to contemplation and reflection. It will undoubtedly provide a framework that fulfills its purpose, facilitating both reflection and thoughts on peacemaking."


2010 - Present: Professional board member and strategic advisor
2006 – 2009: Group Director/Board Member,
StruktonDutch conglomerate with subsidiaries in several European countries.
Railway maintenance and infrastructure management.
2005 – 2006: Consultant at the Ministry of Transport and to the Minister of Transport
Privatization and preparation for the sale of state-owned companies.
2003 – 2005: Rail Agency/Rail DenmarkInfrastructure manager of the state's railway network.
1980 – 2003: Carl Bro Group

Current Board Memberships:

  • Project House of Peace, Chairman
  • Operapark Foundation, Chairman
  • Odense Light Rail, Chairman
  • GroundPlug, Chairman
  • Ingholt Consult, Chairman
  • City Building Advisory, Chairman
  • Skou Group, Chairman
  • Junkbusters, Chairman
  • Enco El, Chairman
  • RudeCru, Chairman

Anders Valentin

Anders, from the law firm Bugge Valentin, advises clients on all areas of intellectual property law. He is one of the most experienced IP lawyers in Denmark and has headed litigation teams at all Danish court levels, including the Supreme Court, as well as coordinated international litigation complexes for both Danish and international clients.

Anders gives lectures on intellectual property law at the University of Copenhagen and is co-founder and head of the Nordic IP law moot trials as well as lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Design, on the subject of design law. He has authored several articles and contributed to international works of reference concerning IPR.

"Living in the world of today - I find it more and more relevant to create a peaceful space for everyone.

​I like the thought of a public space where everything is about peace and silence."

The Original Founders

 

Kasper Winding

 

Morten Langebæk

 

Alexander Kølpin

 

Michael Eide