Archival is a Copenhagen-based design praxis operating at the junction of interiors and architecture.

We begin each process by understanding the already existing in order to design as little as possible.

With the ambition to create space for nature, culture and history, the roots for a harmonious transformation and care of the existing.

introduction

Our services range from full-scale interior projects, consultancy, and construction administration to inventory systems and furniture design.

We work closely with our clients to develop design solutions that are sensory-rich and adaptable, utilizing systems that evolve and grow over time.

With a carefull analysis of the excisting and an expertise in digital fabrication, our modular systems are securing a circular life through adaptation and co-creation, both with its future users.

studio

INTERIOR 12 _ VÆRKSTEDVEJ 23

Værkstedvej 23 is more than just our architectural studio—it’s a space for creation and collaboration. Here, we meet, talk, sketch, model, draw, design, prototype, build, eat, and grow together. Our workspace reflects history, culture, and the people who drive meaningful transformation. It fosters an organic evolution, allowing ideas and spaces to unfold naturally—feeling truly alive.

selected projects

front view of reception desk

INTERIOR 15 _ SMK ENTRANCE HALL

Our method focuses on long-term collaborations. We work closely with clients to create sensory-rich, adaptable design solutions that evolve over time. Our ongoing collaboration with SMK reflects this approach, and we look forward to sharing the next phase of our work in the Entrance Hall. First phase covers the Welcome Desk zone. Here we created a welcoming, human-scale point of access within the museum’s vast entrance hall.

SMK PLANTERS

One of Archival’s first projects were a collaboration with artist Danh Võ. Here we designed planters and seating patterns throughout Sculpture Street. Our intentions were to create a lively transition between the museum’s classical and modern sections, offering an inviting public space where visitors can engage with the museum in an open way.

BUILDING 01 _ VORES STED

Vores Sted, a communal project by Realdania. Together with Philmann Architects, Cobe, Reværk and Rumgehør we designed four unique meeting places designed to foster community and sustainability.

Solen illuminated at night

PAVILION 01 _ SOLEN

A pavilion designed as a landmark for Syd for Solen festival — a physical object for navigation, gathering, and sensation.

View on system from next room

SYSTEM 03 _ D LINE

d line’s new display system is designed to guide visitors through a curated journey. From discovering brand values to exploring products within their context of use. Every module serves a purpose. The result is a spatial experience that prioritises intuitiveness and accessibility, allowing visitors to experience d line’s commitment to design and craft first-hand.

D-Line product on shelf
stainless steel kitchen front view

KITCHEN 11 _ NORSE PROJECTS

Set into a niche inside one of Holmen’s traditional boat sheds, our latest kitchen is designed to blend into the calm and creative atmosphere of contemporary lifestyle brand Norse Projects’ headquarters.

EXHIBITION 06 _ RESET MATERIALS

Exhibition design for the large experimental show at the intersection of art and architecture:
Reset Materials – Towards Sustainable Architecture

INTERIOR 05 _ ART HUB

Art Hub Copenhagen’s spatial transformation points towards a general path for how recycling can be rethought in architecture. When resources are not consumed but regenerated into value-creating elements recycling is not a necessary evil but the very catalyst of form and intention. Thus, this project operates sustainably on two intertwined levels: conservation of both resources and Kødbyen’s distinctive character. Find out more about this collaboration with Copenhagen-based Pihlmann Architects.

INTERIOR 06 _ KONA

Complete interior and inventory for Kōnā a Japanese-inspired eatery in Copenhagen. The translucent orange planes of textile shift in appearance and melt into an atmospheric cloud of colour that gives a stimulating warmth to the raw concrete space.

Archival Studies x KNTXTR

«Being in the world is messy and architecture holds a promise to make sense of it.»
Curious to find out more about our practice, the way we started and how we think about the future?
Read the in-depth interview with KNTXTR

NEWS

Singularch 2024, Bratislava

In Autumn, we had the honour to share our approach to architecture and the experiences we’ve made over the years at the Singularch Lecture Series in Bratislava, Slovakia. The event is an educational project that is held annually and offers a platform for discussions around architecture, urbanism, and landscape architecture in relation to social sciences. Watch the full lecture and study the slides here.

Børsen Gazelle Award

Archival Studies has once again been awarded the Børsen Gazelle Prize in 2024. This award recognizes Denmark’s
fastest-growing companies of the year, and we are honored to be listed among other inspiring businesses.

archival studies at radio panini
Radio Panini x Archival Studies

Radio Panini has invited Archival Studies to the Nomadi Show. Listen to the talk with Emil Frøge and Paulina Heinz as they share insights into the world of architecture and design in Copenhagen.
Watch the Show