60 Transformations - New Old Danish Architecture 1996-2025

60 Transformations - New Old Danish Architecture 1996-2025

This guidebook explores the field of architectural transforma­tions: remodelling projects of different kinds in which an existing situation is reimagined, and new elements added to the equation.

The present examples – 60 in total – have all been featured in the Danish jour­nals Arkitekten or Arkitektur DK within the 29-year period from 1996 to 2025. The mid-1990s, in particular, proved formative thanks to a couple of ground­breaking Danish projects that rethought the basic approach to the existing, thus prompting a development that has seen the field evolve quite drastically ever since. One key example is the world-famous 1998 extension to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek by Henning Larsen. This has given Danish architects plenty of insight and know-how, leaving them well-prepared for the present reality in which climate change calls for architectural recyclability. The power of example is critical here – which is why we have compiled a selection of high­lights and decided to share them in a publication. Finally, the book comprises the article ‘A House is never Finished’ by Albert Algreen-Petersen, stating that a renewed focus on patina is needed as part of a long-term sustainability strategy.

A total of 360 pages richly illustratred with photographs, taken by some of Denmark’s best architectural photographers combined with professional drawings, descriptions and factual information, gives the reader an in-depth opportunity to understand the architectural aspects of each of the 60 projects.

The book is published with a soft cover in a practical easy-to-carry format of 16 cm x 24 cm.

The book features works by:

Arcgency, Arkitema Architects, BBP Arkitekter, BIG, BOGL, Brandt Hell 
Hanssted Holscher, C.F. Møller, Charlotte Skibssted Landskabsarkitekter, 
Christoffer Harlang Architects, Claus Pryds Arkitekter, Cobe, Cornelius Vöge, Cubo, Djernes & Bell, Dorte Mandrup, Elgaard Architecture, Erik Brandt Dam Arkitekter, Falko Arkitekter, Henning Larsen, Holgaard Arkitekter, JJW Arkitekter, Jens Bertelsen, Johansen Skovsted, Ladner Meier Architekten, lenschow & pihlmann, LETH & GORI, Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter, Mads Bjørn Hansen, Maali & Lalanda, Malene Bach, Merete Lind Mikkelsen, Mikkelsen Arkitekter, MVRDV, Norrøn, Nøhr & Sigsgaard, Office Kim Lenschow, Philip Lütken, pihlmann architects, PLOT, Praksis, Roland Meier, Rørbæk & Møller Arkitekter, Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Schønherr, Snøhetta.