Rørbæk & Møller Arkitekter
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen , Denmark |
Key people | Nicolai Overgaard (Managing Director), Anders Wesley Hansen |
| Products | Architectural design, building consultancy, renovations, restorations, master planning |
| Website | www |
Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter is a comprehensive architectural practice situated in Copenhagen, Denmark. Their expertise spans new builds, renovations, restorations, and master planning, alongside offering building consultancy services. Noteworthy assignments include Trekroner Church, Holmens Kanal 20, DTU Life Sciences & Bioengineering, N. Zahles Gymnasieskole, and the University Teaching Hospital for Large Animals.
Environmental responsibility is a core principle in their work, with numerous projects attaining DGNB certification.
History
The company was officially established in 1950 following their success in the 1949 competition to design Grådybskolen primary school in Esbjerg. Initially concentrating on educational facilities, they rapidly expanded into offices, laboratories, residential buildings, cultural venues, and restoration projects. Their broad portfolio has earned them a reputation as reliable architectural and construction consultants, leading to ongoing framework agreements with organizations such as The Danish Building and Property Agency, Technical University of Denmark, and The City of Copenhagen. Combining extensive expertise with Nordic design values and a commitment to sustainability, they have become one of Denmark’s foremost architecture firms.
Organization
Ownership and management of Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter rest with Nicolai Overgaard, who also serves as managing director, alongside Anders Wesley Hansen.
Selected projects
- Trekroner Church, Roskilde (2019)
This modern church features organically curved walls formed from cast-in-place concrete and strategically positioned skylights that maximize daylight. The design highlights innovative spatial arrangements coupled with architectural softness.
- Holmens Kanal 20, Copenhagen (2019)
A refurbishment of a prestigious Danish functionalist structure originally created by Frits Schlegel and Ernst Ishøy between 1935 and 1937. The project updated the building to accommodate adaptable contemporary work environments while maintaining key original design elements.
- DTU Life Science & Bioengineering, Lyngby (2017)
The largest development on Lyngby Campus to date, covering 38,800 m² with an investment of 1.2 billion DKK. It is distinguished by the Biosphere atrium featuring oak slats that garnered both the Copenhagen Carpentry Guild’s Tømrerprisen (2017) and the DETAIL Inside Special Prize (2018). The firm also contributed to DTU Fotonik, DTU Nanotech, and additional campus facilities.
- Maritime Museum, Randaberg, Norway (2015)
Selected as the winner from an international competition with 137 participants, this museum harmonizes with the coastal environment through its stylized sloping rooflines.
- Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Copenhagen (2013)
A modern extension seamlessly integrated into historic structures, recognized with the Forest and Landscape award from Frederiksberg Municipality in 2011.
- N. Zahles Gymnasieskole, Copenhagen (2012)
A rooftop addition that modernizes educational spaces featuring a glass façade inspired by surrounding vegetation; honored with the ALU Architecture Award in 2012.
- University Teaching Hospital for Large Animals, Høje Taastrup (2008)
Comprising both renovation and new construction for teaching and research purposes including laboratories, auditoriums, surgical suites, and stables. Distinctive north-facing skylights enhance natural illumination while providing a cohesive architectural identity for the complex.