Profile
Elgaard Architecture is a full-service architectural practice with specialised expertise in cultural heritage and historic buildings – and all the complexity that comes with them. We assist our clients throughout all project phases, from the initial ideas and feasibility studies to on-site consultancy during construction. Our services range from client advisory and feasibility assessments to programming, design and project execution.
Services
Lead Consultancy
Prospect Analyses
Programming
Structural Design and Execution
Approach
At Elgaard Architecture, we always take our point of departure in the existing. We see cultural heritage as a resource – architecturally, culturally and environmentally – and as a vital contribution to a sustainable future.
The most sustainable building is the one that already exists. Our work therefore focuses on preserving, developing and reusing what is valuable, enabling buildings to live on in new contexts without losing their identity.
We combine historical insight with architectural curiosity and technical understanding. Through close dialogue with clients, authorities and specialists, we find solutions that balance heritage, functionality, economy and environmental impact. We see buildings as points along a timeline – many were constructed long before us and will stand long after. When we develop them, we strive to continue their narrative with respect for the past and an eye to the future. We call this Weiterschreiben.
Our ambition is to understand and strengthen the historical identity of buildings so that cultural heritage is activated and generates value – both culturally and economically. For us, these are two sides of the same coin, where the responsible management of resources and architectural quality go hand in hand.
We call this our double bottom line.
We believe that true sustainability arises in the interplay between preservation and renewal. When we work with existing buildings, we reinforce their architectural and material qualities while creating flexible and functional solutions with long lifespans and the possibility for repair and maintenance.
We take great care – in our analysis, our detailing and our dialogue. We call this attention to detail.
For us, it is not only about aesthetics, but also about respect for craftsmanship, materials and the traces that bear witness to a building’s life and evolution over time.
Press clippings (Danish only)
– Berlingske, 19. maj 2024
https://www.berlingske.dk/arkitektur/du-laegger-ikke-maerke-til-dem-naar-du-gaar-rundt-i-koebenhavn-men-her
– Berlingske, 18. maj 2024
https://www.berlingske.dk/arkitektur/det-ligner-det-mest-umulige-i-verden-men-holger-dahl-er-ved-at-daane-af
– The magazine De Farver, winter 2021:
Carlsberg Academy: “Italiensk skønhed i bryggerens æresbolig”
– Historic House’s magazine, October 2021:
Havnegade 21-27: “Bevaring og business case går hånd i hånd”
– Byrummonitor, 9 February 2021:
Aalborg Akvavit Distillery: “Økonomisk set er det fuldstændig åndssvagt det her”
– The magazine De Farver, winter 2020:
The Pheasantry: “Fasangården genskabt med tapeter som i 1828”
– Arkitekten, 7 October 2020:
The Enghave Park: “Ad gamle og nye stier”
– Arkitekten, 20 September 2020:
Aalborg Akvavit Distillery: “Guld mellem hænderne”
– Politiken, 29 August 2020:
The King’s Hall at Lejre: “1.000 ton egetræ bugner af dramatisk vikingehistorie”
– Licitationen, 20 August 2020:
Havnegade 21-27: “Restaurering med dobbelt bundlinje for øje”
– Berlingske Tidende, 3 May 2020:
The King’s Hall at Lejre: “Drag med ind i vikingernes Royal Arena”
– Licitationen, 18 September 2018:
The King’s Hall at Lejre: “Sagnomspunden kongehal skyder op af jorden”
– Arkitekten, February 2018:
Frederiksberg Church: “Lyset og rummet”
Photos on Elgaard Architecture’s website are by:
Arkitekturbilleder.dk (without known name of photographer)
Architect Anne Nebel
Jeudan A/S
Photographer Adam Mørk
Photographer Anders Sune Berg
Lighting Designer Jørgen Kjer
Photographer Karina Tengberg
Photographer Kurt Rodahl Hoppe
Photographer Ole Malling
Photographer Mikael Schilling
Photographer Søren Hytting
Photographer Thorbjørn Hansen, Kontraframe