Our specialist knowledge

Cycling plays a vital role in the cities of tomorrow. It offers a smart response to urban congestion, pollution, and sedentary lifestyles — while strengthening mobility in both city centers and surrounding areas. A well-designed cycling environment makes it easy to choose the bike for everyday travel and connects key functions across the urban landscape.

Everyone should be able to move through our shared public spaces and buildings in a safe and dignified way. In complex environments such as stations, terminals, and other public transport hubs, universal design is not just a feature – it’s a fundamental design principle that ensures equal access and high functionality for all, regardless of physical or cognitive ability.

The expansion of renewable energy and the electrification of society are placing new demands on our landscapes. Large-scale infrastructure such as data centres, solar parks and Power-to-X facilities are becoming integrated components of our energy system—and, consequently, of the landscapes that surround us. At Gottlieb Paludan Architects, we work purposefully to integrate these technical structures in ways that generate value for clients, communities and nature alike.

The control room is the central nerve of technical facilities – the place from which everything from energy production and distribution to traffic and complex industrial processes is monitored and managed. A well-designed control room provides clarity, supports quick decision-making, and contributes to safe and stable operations – even under pressure.

Sustainability is not a single solution but a set of long-term choices that shape the built environment. At Gottlieb Paludan Architects, we approach sustainability management as a strategic discipline that enables our clients to make informed decisions and realise the full potential of their projects. We help clarify ambitions, define measurable goals, and translate sustainability strategies into reality – regardless of the project’s type, scale or complexity.

Bridges are essential connections in the built infrastructure. They enable mobility, link neighborhoods and landscapes, and contribute to the coherence of transportation networks and public spaces. In addition to their role as traffic routes, bridges also influence the architectural and experiential quality of their surroundings. Therefore, bridge design requires both technical expertise and an understanding of the site's character and the users' needs.

Our cities and landscapes must accommodate a wide range of functions, interests, and concerns – from urban development and infrastructure to nature conservation and climate adaptation. This places high demands on the prioritization, planning, and siting of new developments and structures. Urban and landscape analyses provide a comprehensive overview of physical, regulatory, and contextual conditions and form a critical basis for decision-making in the early project stages.

Technical and infrastructural developments leave a significant mark on both urban and rural landscapes. Before projects of this scale can be realised, authorities often require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – an evaluation of the development’s impact on the environment. Visual and spatial assessments are central to this process and form an important foundation for ensuring that new developments are placed and integrated harmoniously into their surroundings.

Architecture leaves a lasting mark. When we work with existing buildings, we take on a responsibility – for the resources, for our architectural heritage, and for creating solutions that stand the test of time. Transformation is about breathing new life into the built environment and identifying new purposes for structures that no longer meet current needs. It demands insight, care and a long-term perspective on climate, economy and social value.

Heavy rainfall events are becoming more frequent, presenting growing challenges for cities to manage stormwater effectively. Traditional approaches such as expanding sewer networks are no longer sufficient, making alternative solutions like Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) a necessity. This approach enables water to be managed on the surface while simultaneously reshaping the terrain of cities and landscapes.

Lighting is an indispensable part of our daily lives. It shapes the environments in which we live and work, and has a significant impact on our well-being. When the lighting is right, it supports our activities, creates a sense of security, and enhances the visual experience of the spaces we inhabit. This is why it is crucial that lighting design is planned with care and insight to support both function and aesthetics in our spaces and buildings.

Data centres are the backbone of digital infrastructure and play a central role in the development of modern society. They process vast volumes of data while also having a significant physical footprint. Designing and planning data centres therefore demands both technical insight and an architectural approach that carefully considers context – including landscape, culture, climate, and local communities.

Listed and historic buildings hold architectural and cultural heritage values that give them a distinct significance in our built environment. They reflect the craftsmanship, aesthetics, and societal conditions of earlier times, while also offering unique and contemporary settings for life, work, and experience. But with these great qualities come special considerations and requirements, making work on listed buildings a complex and highly specialised discipline.

Critical infrastructure encompasses the systems and structures essential to the functioning of our society. These may support economic or social functions, such as health, transport, energy, information, food supply, or security, and architecture plays a central role in many of these domains. When buildings that support critical functions fail to operate, the consequences extend beyond the site itself, potentially compromising public safety or interrupting access to vital resources.