Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city, calls itself the “World’s Smallest Big City.” It’s like one cozy neighborhood, where all of the biggest attractions and beautiful sights are within walking distance of each other. The city is located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, about 186 km northwest of the capital, Copenhagen. Aarhus is often referred to as “City of Smiles” for the friendliest and happiest bunch of people living in the country.
Aarhus features numerous architectural styles and works from the Middle Ages to the present day and has well-preserved its medieval city center and oldest buildings. The city’s biggest attraction is the Aarhus Art Museum (ARos), one of the largest museums in Northern Europe with its dazzling rooftop sculpture called “Your Rainbow Panorama,” where you can see Aarhus in 360 degrees in all the colors of the rainbow. Aarhus’ other spectacular sight is Harbor Bath Designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels Group BIG, a triangular floating complex featuring a rectangular 50-meter-long swimming pool, a circular diving pool, and two saunas.
Aarhus provides the perfect blend of modern city life and traditional Danish values with a vibrant center of learning and a cultural hub with a plethora of museums, restaurants, and modern architecture that makes it an attractive destination for both youths and grown-ups alike.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
AART
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Construction Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial.
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: creativity, sustainable design, attention to detail.
Website: www.aart.dk
AART is a full-service architectural firm, providing cross-scale and sector advice and following a holistic perspective, taking into account the needs of society and customers. The firm has created a wide range of award-winning projects and works closely from designing, construction, budget management, to attention to details- lighting fixtures, furniture design, material selection, and installation.
ARDESS
Scope of services: Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interior design, and Management
Types of Built Projects: Residential and Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: creativity, sustainability, and practicality with pleasing aesthetics
Website: www.ardess.dk
Ardess is an architectural studio specializing in residential, and commercial sectors that strive to raise the quality of the surroundings and create sustainable and long-lasting architecture that enhances the qualities or potential of the context and project.
Arkitema
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Sustainable, and Historic Preservation
Types of Built Projects: Residential, office/Retail, Old age Homes, Historic
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: an integrated approach to balanced and affordable design.
Website: www.arkitema.com
The firm works strategically towards sustainability and has assembled a dedicated team that specializes in competencies with timber construction. Arkitema team follows a balanced approach to design concentrating on the client’s needs and its objectives to create unique, beautiful, sustainable, and functional spaces.
ARKIMM
Scope of services: Architecture and Design, Engineering, Planning and Consulting, Construction Management, and Environmental Services.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Health, Educational, Transportation, and Landscape.
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: innovative solutions
Website: www.arkimm.dk
Arkimm strives for the simple and clear idea and solves tasks within interior design and design/office and business/housing both locally and globally inspired and work with innovative solutions.
Arkplan
Scope of services: Architecture, Construction, Addition, Interiors, and Remodeling,
Types of Built Projects: Residences, Single-family unity, Retreat home, Cottages.
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: focuses on thoughtful and sensible design with attention to detail.
Website: www.arkplan.dk
Arkplan is a landscape architectural firm and emphasizes that the studio has a strong combination of architectural and technical knowledge. The firm ensures to complete tasks from idea to delivery
Birgitte Henningsen
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Urban Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Retail
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: designing with excellence.
Website: www.birgittehenningsen.dk
The studio is founded by landscape architect MAA Birgitte Henningsen. The company’s experience lies within residential buildings, institutional buildings, playgrounds, cemeteries, farm renovations, commercial buildings, industry, development maturations, and urban spaces, etc. The team emphasizes long-term relationships, creativity, impeccable design, and attention to detail, therefore it is being recognized for its excellence in design.
Bo Concept
Scope of services: Architectural Design, Master Planning, Interiors, and Renovation
Types of Built Projects: Residential and Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: tailored designs to your budget
Website: www.boconcept.com
BoConcept is an exclusive lifestyle brand that designs, produces, and sells a large selection of modern Danish design furniture, accessories, and lighting for residential and commercial projects. The firm provides innovative design solutions and personal interior design advice and creates spaces that balance the need of clients and the community.
BFDO– Bjarne Frost Design Office
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Consultation, Sustainable design,
Types of Built Projects: Academic, Aviation, Civic & Community, Environmental Learning, Science & Technology.
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: create inspiring, well-conceived spaces focusing on client’s needs.
Website: www.bjarnefrost.com
BFDO is a team of architects that is always exploring new and unique ideas and implementing them into reality. Providing the design solutions that both inspire and perform, and building a sustainable future.
Bonnelycke MDD
Scope of services: Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interiors, Construction Administration, Site Development, Sustainable Design.
Types of Built Projects: Education, Mixed-use, Religious.
Locations of Built Projects: Minneapolis, Wisconsin.
Style of work: functional, experimental, sustainable designs
Website: www.bonnelycke.com
Bønnelycke MDD is a Multi-Disciplinary Design company founded in 1998 with both national and international experience and offers a variety of design disciplines encompassing architecture and interior design, furniture design and product design to communication assignments, graphic design, and web design.
Aventur
Scope of services: Architecture, engineering, Interior design, Planning, Construction Management, Bidding, Site Observation.
Types of Built Projects: residential and commercial.
Locations of Built Projects: Aarhus
Style of work: fresh and innovative ideas
Website: www.bygplan.dk
Bygplan architectural studio provides architectural, planning, and interior design services based on fresh perspectives, creative thinking, and client-focused designs to provide a framework for good quality of life
