C. F. Møller Architects

Arkitektfirmaet C. F. Møller, internationally also known as C. F. Møller Architects, is an architectural firm based in Århus, Denmark. Founded in 1924 by C. F. Møller, it is today the largest architectural firm in Denmark based on number of employed architects.[1] About half the revenue is earned outside Denmark.[2] Besides the main office in Århus, the firm has offices in Copenhagen, Oslo, London and in 2007 it bought the Stockholm-based Swedish architectural practice Berg Arkitekter which is still operated under its own name.[3]

C. F. Møller Architects
The Darwin Centre II extension of the Natural History Museum in London
Practice information
Key architectsChristian Dahle, Tom Danielsen, Klavs Hyttel, Michael Kruse, Marten Leringe, Mads Mandrup, Mads Møller, Klaus Toustrup, Julian Weyer, Lone Wiggers
Founded1924
LocationAarhus, Denmark
Significant works and honors
BuildingsDarwin Centre II
A. P. Møller School
Awards2006 Nykredit Architecture Prize
2010 RIBA European Award

Current projects include the largest hospital project ever to be built in Denmark in Århus,[4] an extension of the National Maritime Museum in London and several highrise projects in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. C. F. Møller is also one of the 15 architecture practices that collaborated in the overall design of the Olympic Village for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[5]

Selected works

Completed
  • Aarhus University, The Bartholin Building (1971–74)
    Aarhus University, The Bartholin Building (1971–74)
  • Ravnsbjerg Church (1976), Aarhus
    Ravnsbjerg Church (1976), Aarhus
  • Hedeselskabet headquarters (1980), Viborg
    Hedeselskabet headquarters (1980), Viborg
  • Søauditorierne (2001), part of the Aarhus University Campus
    Søauditorierne (2001), part of the Aarhus University Campus
  • Swedbank Stadion (2009), Malmö Sweden
    Swedbank Stadion (2009), Malmö Sweden
  • Siloetten apartment block (2010), Aarhus
    Siloetten apartment block (2010), Aarhus
  • Emergency and infectious diseases unit, MAS University Hospital (2011), Malmö
    Emergency and infectious diseases unit, MAS University Hospital (2011), Malmö
  • Bestseller headquarters (2015), Aarhus
    Bestseller headquarters (2015), Aarhus
  • Greenwich Peninsula Low Carbon Energy Centre (2017), London
    Greenwich Peninsula Low Carbon Energy Centre (2017), London

In progress
Apartment building project (2018)
  • Point Hylie, Malmö, Sweden (competition win 2006, U/C, completion 2011)
  • Aarhus University Hospital extension, Århus, DK (competition win 2007)[4]
  • Plot MO116, Greenwich, UK (competition win 2007)
  • Art museum and offices, Førde, Norway (competition win)
  • Alvik Tower, Stockholm, Sweden (competition win 2009)[12]
  • National Diabetes Centre, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (commission 2009)[13]
  • Crystal Clear highrise, Oslo, Norway (competition win 2009)[14]
  • Kristiansund Opera and Culture Center, Kristiansund, Norway (competition win 2010)[15]
  • Panum Institute extension, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen (competition win 2010)[16]
  • New state prison, Falster, Denmark (competition win 2919)[17]
  • Greenwich CHP energy centre, London (due for completion in 2016).

Awards
The A. P. Møller Skolen in Schleswig (2008), Southern Schleswig, Germany
  • 2006 Nykredit Architecture Prize[18]
  • 2009 Building Better Healthcare Award for Akershus Hospital, London[19]
  • 2009 Concrete Society Awards for Excellence - Overall Winner for Darwin Centre Phase Two, London[20]
  • 2010 RIBA European Award for A. P. Møller School[21]
  • 2010 Worldwide Brick Award for A. P. Møller School, London[22]
  • 2010 WAN Award for The Sil(o)houette (residential category)[23]
  • 2011 Civic Trust Award for Darwin Centre Phase Two[24]
  • 2012 Civic Trust Award for Hospice Djursland[25]
  • 2014 Civic Trust Awards for Aalborg Waterfront[26]

See also

References
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  2. "Klaus Toustrup Årets Unge Erhvervsleder 2008". Akademisk Arkitektforening. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  3. "C. F. Møller overtager svensk tegnestue". Ugens Erhverv. May 30, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-08-24. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
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  5. Young, Niki May (8 Oct 2008). "New Olympic designs unveiled". World Architecture News. Archived from the original on Feb 29, 2012. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
  6. Morgan, James (2008-09-02). "Museum 'cocoon' prepares to open". BBC. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
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  14. "Crystal Clear by C.F.Møller and Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter". Dezeen. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  15. "C. F. Møller Architects win Kristiansund Opera and Culture Center". Bustler. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
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  18. "Nykredit Architecture Prize". Nykredit website (in Danish). Copenhagen, Denmark: Nykredit Holding A/S. 2013. Archived from the original on 20 February 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  19. "Top healthcare award for C. F. Møller". World Architecture News. Retrieved 2009-11-25.
  20. "Darwin cocoon structure wins at Concrete Society Awards". The Architects' Journal. Retrieved 2009-11-25.
  21. "2010 RIBA Award Winners Announced". Bustler. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
  22. "2010 Worldwide Brick". Brick Development Association. Archived from the original on 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
  23. "'Masters of their craft'". World Architecture News. Archived from the original on 2011-03-11. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
  24. "2011 Award Winners Announced". Civic Trust. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
  25. "2012 Civic Trust Awards Shortlist of Winners Announced". Civic Trust Awards. Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
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