Dorte Mandrup The Whale Nordic Architecture Sustainability

The Whale, Norway

The new Arctic attraction will tell the story of the big inhabitants of the underwater world, rising as a soft hill on the rocky shore – as if a giant had lifted a thin layer of the crust of the earth and created a cavity underneath.

Dorte Mandrup sustainability wood upcycling kromet Vasakronan

Our winning proposal for a new sustainable mixed-use project in Sweden - a sculptural wooden crown

With an ambition of climate neutrality, the characteristic and sculptural figure will house offices, apartments and a variety of cultural activities
We're an architecture studio with a firm grasp on reality and a knack for dreaming out loud.
Dorte Mandrup Mineral Water Factory

Pragmatism before romanticism in the transformation of the Mineral Water Factory

By reimagining the former Mineral Water Factory and transforming the listed building into a mixed-use property, we contribute to the unique development of the historic Carlsberg City District in Copenhagen.
Dorte Mandrup Icefjord centre

Postcard from Ilulissat #2: The Icefjord Centre takes shape

When the summer sun was still shining on the Sermermiut Valley, we gathered for kaffemik and ground-breaking. Almost four months have passed, and while temperatures have dropped, steel frames have risen from the rocks.
Dorte Mandrup Aedes

Dorte Mandrup awarded Architect of the Year

Our founder and Creative Director receives the second prize in German this year - this time awarded by AW Architektur & Wohnen.
We insist on clients that share our ambition and courage - in the end, the extraordinary requires nerve.
Dorte Mandrup Babyn Yar Mir

Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center, Ukraine

As an abstraction of this historical ravine, our concept is centered around a gash – a new ravine – created in the earth.

Dorte Mandrup Icefjord Centre

Ilulissat Icefjord Centre, Greenland

The Icefjord Centre in Greenland sits 250 km north of the Arctic Circle at the edge of the UNESCO-protected area.

Dorte Mandrup Interns

Interns walking in the footsteps of the grand masters of architecture

This spring, Dorte Mandrup’s 14 interns packed their bags, sharpened their pencils and embarked on a journey through Europe to walk in the footsteps of the Grand Masters of Architecture. Because desk research alone does not make a good architect.
Dorte Mandrup, Wilhelmshaven, Trilateral Wadden Sea World Heritage Partnership Center

Trilateral Wadden Sea World Heritage Partnership Center, Germany

When a bunker from World War II sits on site, it comes with its' own rule book.

"Dorte Mandrup’s architecture is conceived with an unmistakable attitude - an idealism probably quite annoying was it not delivered with an equally unmistakable sense of humour." Finn Juhl Award 2018
Dorte Mandrup, Karlskrona, culture house, library, UNESCO architecture

Adding another UNESCO site to our portfolio

We won the competition for a new culture house and library in the heart of Swedish baroque city Karlskrona - our fifth UNESCO-related project.
IKEA Hubhult

IKEA Hubhult, Sweden

A 3D version of the IKEA universe.

Jury chairwoman, Dorte Mandrup, granted the EU Mies Award to Lacanton & Vassal in Barcelona on May 7, 2019. Photo: Anna Mas

Architecture as change agent: Reflections on chairing the Mies Award jury

Chairing the powerful award has left Dorte Mandrup confident about the future of architecture.
Svanemølleværket, Dorte Mandrup, Transformation

Transforming iconic power plant into a new Museum of Science & Technology

Together with Casson Mann we are developing the vision for the new Danish Museum of Science & Technology at the iconic power plant, Svanemølleværket.
Wadden Sea Centre, Dorte Mandrup, Vadehavscentret

The Wadden Sea Centre, Denmark

Paying homage to the regional materials and traditional craftsmanship of the Wadden Sea Area.

Salling Tower

Salling Tower, Denmark

A striking steel tower, reminiscent of an origami paper sculpture.

BESTSELLER, dorte mandrup, brande

Tower & Village, Denmark

Rethinking headquarters with BESTSELLERS's new city and high-rise expected to stand at more than 300 meters.

Valencia

Valencia, Denmark

A former beer hall, vaudeville venue & disco transformed into The Association of Danish Law Firms new offices.