Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Nordic Architecture & Design
Moller C F is one of Scandinavia's leading architectural firms with a century of award-winning work across the Nordic region and globally. Founded in 1924, we combine innovation, experience, and Nordic values to create sustainable, aesthetic solutions that deliver lasting value for clients, occupants, and society. Our holistic design approach integrates architecture, interior design, landscape, urbanism, and product design, with a particular emphasis on healthcare projects.Sustainability is central to our practice, embedded from initial sketches through parametric tools analysing life-cycle assessments, daylight, and biodiversity. We maintain offices in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Aalborg, Oslo, Stockholm, Malm, and Berlin, serving clients through a collaborative philosophy rooted in simplicity, clarity, and resource-consciousness.
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Healthcare Design
Urban Planning
Interior Design
Timber Construction
Digital Methods
Climate-Adaptive Buildings
Masterplanning
Product Design
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We offer 100 years of architectural expertise rooted in Nordic design principles
- Our practice integrates sustainability from initial concept through parametric analysis tools
- We maintain a holistic approach combining architecture, urbanism, and interior design
- Our team includes internationally recognised experts in healthcare architecture
- We operate across Scandinavia and Europe with local knowledge in key markets
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
Services
Sustainable Architecture
We create climate-friendly buildings using parametric tools to analyse life-cycle assessments, daylight, and biodiversity from initial design stages. Our approach integrates environmental considerations with architectural quality, delivering solutions that meet DGNB certification standards. Projects like Berlin's B-One Office demonstrate our commitment to reducing carbon footprints while maintaining aesthetic excellence.
Healthcare Design
Specialising in healthcare facilities for over 90 years, we create healing environments that support patient recovery and staff efficiency. Our designs incorporate evidence-based principles to optimise natural light, wayfinding, and infection control. Recent projects include Tampere Psychiatric Clinic and Akershus University Hospital's emergency department, combining functionality with human-centred design.
Urban Planning
We develop holistic urban strategies that connect architecture with public spaces and infrastructure. Our masterplans integrate climate adaptation, mobility solutions, and mixed-use developments. Projects like Aalborg Waterfront and Mjsfronten demonstrate our ability to transform industrial areas into vibrant, sustainable communities while respecting local context and cultural heritage.
Timber Construction
Pioneering sustainable timber construction, we create innovative wooden structures that reduce environmental impact. Our expertise includes WoodHub in Odense, Denmark's largest timber office building, and modular timber solutions for residential developments. We combine traditional craftsmanship with digital fabrication techniques to push boundaries in height, scale, and functionality for commercial and public buildings.
Digital Methods
We employ advanced digital tools throughout the design process to enhance precision and collaboration. Our Building Information Modelling (BIM) expertise ensures seamless coordination between disciplines, while parametric design optimises structural efficiency and sustainability. This approach improves project outcomes through data-driven decision-making and virtual prototyping, particularly valuable for complex healthcare and urban projects.
People
Lone Bendorff
CEO
Leading C.F. Mller since 2019, Lone Bendorff brings legal expertise and strategic vision to drive sustainable architectural innovation. With 30 years' experience in corporate governance, she focuses on expanding the firm's global influence while maintaining Nordic design principles and environmental commitments.
Klaus Toustrup
Partner
As partner and former CEO, Klaus Toustrup specialises in integrating sustainability with architectural excellence. With 30+ years at C.F. Mller, he leads complex projects requiring holistic solutions, particularly in healthcare architecture where he combines functional requirements with healing environments.
Rob Marsh
Head of Sustainability
Dr Rob Marsh develops sustainability strategies using parametric tools to analyse environmental impact from early design stages. His research-driven approach ensures compliance with standards like ISO 14001 while pushing boundaries in life-cycle assessments and carbon-neutral construction methods.
Jon Brchner
Head of Product Design
Leading product design since 2001, Jon Brchner creates innovative furniture and interior solutions that extend C.F. Mller's architectural philosophy. His work combines Nordic minimalism with functionalism, producing award-winning designs like the BASE sofa bed and R.U.M. chair.
Thomas Margaretha
Managing Director Germany
As Managing Director for Germany, Thomas Margaretha oversees major projects including Berlin's B-One Office. With expertise in climate-adaptive architecture, he bridges Nordic design principles with German construction standards, delivering sustainable solutions for corporate and public clients.
Questions
What architectural services does C.F. Mller offer?
We provide comprehensive architecture, urban planning, interior design, and product design services across healthcare, education, residential, and commercial sectors.
How does C.F. Mller incorporate sustainability?
We use parametric tools to analyse environmental impact from initial design stages, integrating life-cycle assessments, daylight optimisation, and biodiversity considerations.
What makes C.F. Mller's healthcare design unique?
With 90+ years' experience, we create healing environments combining evidence-based design, natural light, and infection control principles for improved patient outcomes.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we operate across Scandinavia, Europe, and globally with offices in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Malmö, and Berlin.
What digital methods do you use?
We employ BIM, parametric design, and virtual prototyping to enhance precision, collaboration, and sustainability outcomes across all project phases.
Can you handle large-scale urban projects?
Yes, our masterplanning expertise transforms industrial areas into sustainable communities, as demonstrated by Aalborg Waterfront and Mjøsfronten developments.
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