Designing resilient, human-centered environments since since 1944…
Nordic architecture with social value
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Nordic architecture with social value ...
Our approach stems from the Nordic architectural tradition: function, quality, and spaciousness as fundamental parameters. But we add something more - a deep understanding of how architecture affects people's behavior, well-being, and performance.
Whether it's offices, housing, healthcare, culture, or business.
Skills that create value in every building
We create architecture where the human aspect at its core. It goes beyond specialized environments, it defines the value-based architecture of the future.
Human-centered design is not a specialty - it’s a foundation!
News
The completion of Sønder Omme Prison
16.01.2026
In collaboration with Danish Prisons, Viborg Ingeniørerne, BARA-Land, Cowi/Rambøll, the historic 1933 Sønder Omme Prison has been expanded with a closed facility to accomodate 200 inmates, now forming Denmark’s largest prison in terms of total capacity.
‘When we designed Denmark's newest closed prison in Sønder Omme with 200 places, it was not just about security and logistics. It was about creating a framework for resocialization, where the architecture actively supports rehabilitation.’
Featured Projects
Sønder Omme Prison
Maribo Halfway House
When we transform the historic Maribo Arresthus from 1865 into a modern halfway house, where former inmates – both men and women – are reintegrated into society, we create spaces that promote normality through the choice of materials, daylight, and spatial planning.
Vilnius Airport - Terminal 5
Stenlængegård Kindergarten
Approach
Our architectural philosophy is built on a powerful foundation: our studio's unique blend of competencies deeply rooted in the Nordic architectural tradition. Our core design parameters of functionality, quality, and spatial excellence are seamlessly integrated with a sustainability conscious approach.
But what are we actually doing?
We design architecture that shapes behavior. And that competence is universal.
About us
Alex Poulsen Architects is named after its founder, Alex Poulsen. The studio's professional heritage, specializing in complex buildings, can be traced back to 1955 when Poulsen was appointed supervising architect by the then Ministry of Justice.
Since the studio was established in 1944, Alex Poulsen Architects has been a regular partner and advisor to a wide range of public and private institutions, where APA has solved projects within extensive new construction, transformation and retrofitting of existing buildings, carrying out projects in Denmark and abroad.
Meet our team
“I love the broad diversity we have in the studio in terms of employees from many different countries. It creates such a nice and warm energy.”
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