Danish architecture

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about danish architecture

Project • By BLOKK • Churches

Ullerød Kirke

In collaboration with Morris & Co, BLOKK developed a competition proposal for a new parish hall at Ullerød Church, originally designed by Ulrik Plesner. The proposal brings together contemporary architecture and local heritage through a series of interconnected volumes with pitched roofs, inspired by the surrounding roofscape. Natural materials, including brick, wood and clay, create a timeless expression that respects the church's historical character. Caption A new sheltered courtyard connects the parish hall with the church, vicarage and cemetery, creating a welcoming space for community life and gatherings across generations. Combining flexible spaces, thoughtful construction and sustainable design principles, the pro... More

Project • By BLOKK • Private Houses

Smallegade

On Smallegade in Frederiksberg, a three-storey townhouse situated within a characteristic and atmospheric courtyard has undergone a comprehensive renovation and transformation. The renovation focused on preserving the character and qualities of the existing building while adapting it to contemporary standards of comfort, functionality, and everyday living. The property has been carefully reconfigured and upgraded throughout, resulting in a modern and cohesive townhouse with a timeless architectural expression. Sam Smith Sam Smith Sam Smith Sam Smith A key part of the transformation was to improve the relationship between the interior spaces and the outdoors. A new rooftop terrace and a first-floor balcony were introduc... More

Project • By BLOKK • Private Houses

Strandhuset Ellebo

Strandhuset Ellebo is located in a quiet suburban area, with open views across the landscape and a clear visual connection to the coastline. The design follows a minimalist approach, thoughtfully combining traditional Danish architectural elements with modern details to create a calm and timeless atmosphere. The villa is created with the intention of creating a dynamic interplay between enclosed comfort and expansive openness. Each space is thoughtfully designed to offer moments of retreat within the home, while maintaining a strong connection to the outdoors through carefully oriented views. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption The open-plan layout encourages a seamless flow between different living areas, amp... More

Project • By JYTAS A/S • Offices

Lynetteholm, First office building on the Island

For the development company By & Havn, JYTAS has delivered the first building on the artificial island of Lynetteholm. The structure, covering 988 m², serves as an administrative building and plays a crucial role in the development of the area. The building features a unique design with slanted modules that offer several architectural advantages. This arrangement provides excellent natural lighting and creates a spacious flow inside. Outside, the staggered modules offer individual outdoor areas for each office unit and create opportunities for shelter within the open landscape. The project emphasizes sustainable materials and embraces the raw, industrial character of the harbor. The building is intended to serve as a gateway to th... More

News • News • 16 Sep 2024

ADEPT creates EV charging park designed for disassembly

Copenhagen-based architecture studio ADEPT is a proponent of circular design. ADEPT recently completed the first in a series of EV (electric vehicle) charging parks for Norlys, a Danish energy and telecommunications group. The charging parks are designed for disassembly and have a green profile that can be adapted to suit future locations. Morten Aagaard Krogh Morten Aagaard Krogh ADEPT Odense in eastern Denmark is the first location of the new EV charging park (fifteen sites are currently planned). The design accommodates a rapid increase in the number of charging parks in Denmark. ADEPT has conceived a green roadside stop that provides a brief respite for drivers and passengers while their cars charge — t... More

News • News • 5 Sep 2024

Brutalist-like BIG HQ enjoys confident and commanding presence in Copenhagen harbor

  On the tip of Sundmolen Pier in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn (North Harbor) area, a new brutalist-like building enjoys a confident and commanding presence in its waterside industrial setting. The home of BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, the seven-story BIG HQ is architecturally anchored amongst the factories, warehouses, and shipping containers of Copenhagen harbor. A series of massive, stacked concrete elements provide BIG HQ with its stark structural and visual identity. Andreas Konnerup Laurian Ghinițoiu The site’s small footprint presented BIG with a design dilemma: how could the studio organize a single work environment for its large team when they would need to split across a minimum of four levels? “In... More

News • News • 13 Aug 2024

Key atrium designs by C.F. Møller Architects showcasing a flair for crafting light and space

C.F. Møller Architects is a leading Danish architectural studio with 100 years of experience. Established by Christian Frederik Møller in 1924, C.F. Møller Architects has completed a century’s worth of projects across the Nordic region and worldwide. A sustainable and aesthetic approach to architecture integrates a range of fundamental elements, including environmental concerns, social responsibility, and good craftsmanship. The studio emphasizes the importance of the physical environment, creating spaces that are relevant and practical: “Spaces that offer varied movement patterns, convey nuanced sensory experiences, and create the best framework for well-being, cooperation, and support of needs.” This... More

News • News • 16 Jul 2024

CEBRA designs Danish housing complex with irregular star plan and sculptural form

Danish architecture and design studio CEBRA has transformed a former steam mill site in the small Danish market town of Malling into a new housing community. Built beside Malling train station, the contemporary housing complex is named “Malling Dampmølle” after the site’s historic 19th century steam mill (dampmølle). Adam Mørk CEBRA designed the housing complex as a variation of the terraced house typology arranged around three courtyards. Viewed from above, the form is both geometric and sculptural: the development’s wings spread out from its center to create an irregular star plan, shaped by the oblique angles of the plot’s perimeter. “The three courtyards form a series of... More

News • News • 7 May 2024

Klaksvik Rowing Clubhouse by Henning Larsen celebrates Faroese sporting and cultural heritage

Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen features in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in Denmark. This article highlights a recently completed Danish project undertaken by the two studios. Situated alongside a picturesque fjord in Klaksvik, the second largest town in the Faroe Islands, Klaksvik Rowing Clubhouse by Henning Larsen is a modern facility with cutting-edge amenities that aims to celebrate Faroese sporting and cultural heritage. The design features a distinctive sloping green roof that mimics the shape of a boat, blending the building with its maritime surroundings.  Nic Lehoux Rowing, the national sport of the Faroe Islands, is a significant part of the Faroese culture, with athletes dedicating consider... More

News • News • 5 May 2024

C.F. Møller Architects and EFFEKT design new maritime academy based on a modular construction grid

Danish architectural firms C.F. Møller Architects and EFFEKT feature in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in Denmark. This article highlights a recently completed Danish project undertaken by the two studios.   The new SIMAC Rasmus Hjortshøj C.F. Møller Architects and EFFEKT have completed a new maritime academy in Svendborg, Denmark, with a design based on a modular construction grid. Originally spread across several locations, Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC), Denmark’s largest maritime education institute, has a new home on Svendborg’s harbor front. The building’s utilitarian form consists of a transparent concrete framework that aligns with the harbor&rsqu... More

News • News • 30 Apr 2024

25 best architecture firms in Denmark

Danish architecture is defined by three terms – innovative, people-centric, and vibrant. Tracing its roots back to the military encampment of the Vikings in AD800 and progressing through the phases of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles, to Nordic functionalism and modernism, Danish architecture has upheld its legacy and emerged as a paragon in the contemporary world. In the post-war era, when modernism thrived, Danish architects Arne Jacobsen and Jørn Utzon made international waves. Especially today, Denmark's efforts towards urban renewal and public planning, fostering community-building have positioned it as a pivotal influence. A quintessential part of Danish architectural ethos is the concept of "hygge," a... More

News • News • 27 Nov 2023

AART’s new mixed-use Nicolinehus development contributes to urban life in Aarhus

Nicolinehus is a prodigious mixed-use development designed by Scandinavian architectural studio AART in collaboration with the Danish developer Bricks. Located in Aarhus, Denmark, between the city’s marina and Havnebadet (Harbor Bath), Nicolinehus offers a mix of urban, commercial, and residential accommodation and facilities. It is the last building project in the first phase of “Aarhus Ø” (a new city neighborhood). Niels Nygaard Niels Nygaard Plans for Aarhus Ø date back to 1997 when the City Council adopted a new master plan that would expand the Port of Aarhus. The plan’s aim was to transform the then unused container port into a completely new district, linking the city and port... More

Project • By Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects • Concert Halls

The Radio House

The Radio House on Rosenørns Allé is one of Vilhelm Lauritzen's most famous and esteemed architectural works – internationally as well. Since the elegant building with its distinctive fan-shaped concert hall was completed in 1945, it has provided the setting for life and music, and continues to do so to this day. For music lovers, students and staff of the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Rasmus Hjortshøj Rasmus Hjortshøj The materials used in the Radio House are exclusive both inside and out. The facades are made of Greenlandic marble, and the furniture and furnishings are designed in materials like dark mahogany. The ceiling in the foyer is divided into sections of oxhide, stretched directly over... More

Project • By Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects • Embassies

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington D.C.

On the edge of Washington's embassy quarter at 3200 Whitehaven Street is the Embassy of Denmark in the USA – a modernist building that borders the scenic Dumbarton Oaks Park to the south and west.  The land was bought in 1952 by the then ambassador, Henrik Kauffmann, and it is located in one of Washington's highest and best located areas. He made the land available for a new embassy to be built. The former embassy no longer met the current needs – it was not flexible enough in its layout. A new, modern building would be able to meet requirements for both safety and efficiency and require less maintenance. In addition, it was possible to establish an ambassador's residence in an adjacent building. Robert C. Lautman Vi... More

Project • By Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects • Apartments

The Marble CIty

The Marbel City is located on Marbel Pier in Copenhagen Harbour. The properties are located on two islands surrounded by canals and harbour areas. They form a spatial hierarchy expressed in wings with towers. Rasmus Hjortshøj The complex is laid out in relation to central urban spaces, daylight, and views of the harbour environment. The 259 homes are positioned so that they all benefit from the views of the harbour area and the canals. Attractive brick and timber surfaces form the framework for the development while creating gentle transitions between the terraces and the quay. There is a hierarchy of private, semi-private and communal leisure zones. Rasmus Hjortshøj Large balconies make it possible to spend time o... More