Thank you to all our clients, collaborators, and suppliers for a fantastic 2025.
Looking back on the year that has passed, and ahead to glimpses of what we look forward to in 2026, Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The Circus Building Shines Once Again
We handed over the newly restored Circus Building in the fall of 2025. Verner Panton’s iconic universe of color and light in the public areas from 1983 has been brought back to life and is furnished with Panton’s own furniture and lighting. Historic building elements have been conserved, architectural features recreated, and new functions and modern comforts introduced, ensuring that the building can serve as a vibrant setting for entertainment and events for many years to come.
The Transformation of the Viking Ship Hall Begins in 2026
In 2026, the transformation of the Viking Ship Hall from 1969—part of the new Viking Ship Museum—will begin. The hall is an architectural landmark that will be preserved, climate-protected, and renewed, enabling it to function as a versatile exhibition building and an attractive gathering place for the citizens of Roskilde. We also look forward to completing the detailed design of the new museum building in 2026. The timber structure will showcase the five Skuldelev ships and safeguard them for future generations.
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Universal Design Is on the Agenda
Large parts of our listed architectural heritage are currently difficult to access for people with disabilities. That is why, together with poet Caspar Eric and Camilla Ryhl from the Bevica Foundation, we developed a vision for a beautiful and inclusive arrival experience for all at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. There is a need for debate—and for concrete proposals on how historic and listed buildings can be made accessible to everyone without compromising their cultural and historical values. In 2026, we will continue to focus on ensuring equal access to art and cultural heritage for all citizens.
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Renovation and Extension of the Royal Opera in Stockholm Reaches a New Milestone
In the final month of the year, we are delivering the conceptual design and local plan for the renovation of the listed Royal Opera in Stockholm, spanning 40,000 m². We are safeguarding both the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the building. At the same time, the 1898 structure will gain modern, functional spaces, allowing musicians, dancers, and singers to continue working under one roof. The project also includes a 2,700 m² extension with a new entrance, three new rehearsal halls for ballet, and a new stage dedicated to children and young audiences.
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We Tested Clay Walls for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Headquarters
We are the lead consultants for the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s new headquarters in Hellerup, which will set new standards for office buildings in Denmark. The building will be primarily constructed in timber and is being developed to achieve DGNB Gold, Heart + Diamond certification, with a goal of a low LCA footprint. In 2025, we delivered the tender project. The consultancy team created a façade mock-up in oak and conducted successful fire tests of both clay brick and clay panel walls, designed to contribute to a healthy indoor climate. In 2026, we will continue with the interior design, including the design of all furniture. The project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in 2027.
New Museum on UNESCO Site Gains Momentum
The Danevirke Museum is rising in Southern Schleswig. The museum will tell the story of the 30 km-long Danevirke fortifications, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Northern Europe’s largest ancient monument. The museum is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Lykkebo and Kirsebærhaven Schools in Valby
In 2026, we will deliver the building program and conceptual design for the renovation and extension of the two schools. Kirsebærhaven School, dating from the 1960s, will receive a new after-school care facility (KKFO), a food school, a junior youth club, and will be expanded to accommodate four class tracks. Lykkebo School, from the 1940s, will receive a new KKFO and upgraded facilities.
Signalhuset – A New Timber Building in Stockholm
With a new local plan in Stockholm’s Tidningskvarter district, the vision for densification and further development of the former industrial area — home to the city’s media houses and printing presses — can be realized. Here, we are developing Signalhuset, a 14,000 m², nine-story timber building. We look forward to developing timber construction solutions that enable the building’s organic architectural expression while also accommodating the complex site logistics required when densifying an existing urban area.