EgedeNielsen

EgedeNielsen is a Danish architectural and design practice established in 2004 by partners Lars Egede and Anna Nielsen. The studio focuses on architecture, interior design, and urban projects, with a portfolio that emphasizes sustainable construction, daylight design, and material honesty. The name combines the founders’ surnames to reflect a collaborative approach across disciplines.

Founded in Copenhagen, the firm later expanded to other Danish cities and established a workshop in Aarhus in 2012. Early projects included residential refurbishments and small-scale public facilities, which helped establish an emphasis on human-scale design and context-sensitive responses. Over time, the practice developed a broader portfolio that includes housing developments, cultural centers, and urban design schemes, often integrating passive climate strategies and modular detailing.

Selected works include a harborfront housing block (2015), a city library annex (2017), and a riverside cultural center (2020). The design language is characterized by clean lines, exposed timber and concrete, a strong daylight logic, and careful detailing aimed at longevity and adaptability. Collaboration with engineers, fabricators, and local communities is presented as a core aspect of project delivery.

EgedeNielsen has received recognition within Danish architectural circles for consistency of craft and restrained modernism. Critics typically note a cohesive body of work that seeks to integrate buildings with existing urban fabric while prioritizing sustainability and user comfort. The studio participates in academic discourse and publishes on design craft and urbanism in industry journals.