About us

Gottlieb Paludan Architects is one of Scandinavia's leading architecture firms based in Copenhagen. Our goal is to create greater cohesion with architecture that connects people and cities and energises our society.

Our profile

Gottlieb Paludan Architects is a Scandinavian architectural company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Our mission is to create greater cohesion through architecture that connects people, cities and landscapes.

The development and design of the fundamental functions of society is a core professional challenge for us. We combine our architectural competences within buildings, landscape and design to transform complex challenges into integrated and resilient architectural solutions. We focus on infrastructure, and we are particularly experienced in the segments of energy, water and industry, as well as in mobility & transport.

Established in Copenhagen in 1901, our company has evolved through generations of architects. Today, we are a Scandinavian practice with a broad international perspective, and we are part of AFRY - a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services with a global presence.

More than 120 years of collaboration with technologically innovative clients has given us a deep understanding of highly specific technical and functional requirements. This enables us to develop robust and aesthetically pleasing architectural solutions and to integrate sustainable practices into projects, without compromising functional requirements.

Our vision

Our vision is to create long-term value for our clients by transforming their challenges into beautiful architectural solutions that help the transition to a fossil-free society in planetary balance. By prioritizing climate and nature enhancement, promoting biodiversity, and applying circular economy principles, we design with efficiency and purpose. Through innovative approaches to embedded energy, we focus on shaping the foundational structures of society while contributing meaningfully to today’s sustainability goals.
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Our areas of expertise

BuildingsLandscapeDesign

Building, landscape and design are the three architectural disciplines that together form the foundation of our work. We apply our multidisciplinary expertise across work areas and projects to create the best mix of skills and deliver integrated architectural advice that matches the unique requirements of the project. We work primarily with energy, industry and transport.

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Our organisation and history

The day-to-day management of the company comprises CEO Mette Lyng Hansen, the two Creative Directors,Tine Kjærulff Bay and Thomas Bonde-Hansen, COO Clement Bue Maali, as well as CFO Henrik Røbel. Established in Copenhagen in 1901, our company has evolved through generations of architects. Today, we are a Scandinavian practice with a broad international perspective, and we are part of AFRY - a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services with a global presence.

Our workplace

We don't just want to be a workplace, but a place where you are enriched, challenged and professionally developed. Our ambition is to be the most attractive and exemplary workplace with a high level of professionalism and ambition. We are deeply interested in our profession, in each other and in good co-operation both internally and externally.
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