It was famous for being Denmark's tallest building,[2] but was surpassed in 2022 by Light House in Aarhus.

[3] Its modern, functional architecture in bright concrete, glass and bronze-colored aluminum gives a unique impression.

The building was designed by Gehrdt Bornebusch in collaboration with Max Brüel and Jørgen Selchau.

Sven Hansen was the landscape architect while the artistic decoration was done by Poul Gernes.

The former title Amtssygehuset i Herlev was changed when the Danish Municipal Reform of January 1, 2007 abolished the amter and replaced them with five administrative regions.