Designing Scandinavian Architecture and High Security Since 1944
Featured Projects
Stenlængegård Kindergarten
Sønder Omme Prison
Maribo Halfway House
News
The completion of Maribo Halfway House
01.05.2025
In collaboration with kriminalforsorgen, SWECO, BARA-Land, Kjær & Lassen, the historic 1865 Maribo detention center has been transformed into a modern Halfway House for both men and women.
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.
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.
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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