Fogh & Følner Arkitekter

What Fogh & Følner Arkitekter does

Fogh & Følner Arkitekter A/S is a privately held Danish architectural firm founded in 1976 by architects Johan Fogh and Per Følner, headquartered in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The firm specializes in both new construction and restoration/conservation of cultural and heritage buildings, with a service portfolio built around three offerings: new construction (Nybyggeri), restoration and renovation (Restaurering/Ombygning), and total consultancy (Totalrådgivning) where the firm assumes responsibility for architectural, engineering, construction management, and project oversight disciplines. It operates primarily as a total advisor/consultant, partnering with specialist engineering firms (e.g., COWI, Birch & Krogboe, Eduard Troelsgård, Niras) on individual projects.

The firm delivers projects across all scales, from small additions to major institutional commissions including the 36,000 m² Københavns Politigård restoration (2014-2017) and the Eremitageslottet interior restoration (2009). Its primary client base consists of Danish government agencies (Slots- og Ejendomsstyrelsen, Bygningsstyrelsen, Forsvarsministeriets Ejendomsstyrelse), municipalities (Sorø, Odsherred, Rudersdal, Greve), religious institutions (multiple parish councils), cultural institutions (Kunstakademiet, Bornholms Kunstmuseum, Dansk Jagt- og Skovbrugsmuseum), and select private clients (A.P. Møller-Mærsk, Frydenlund Ejendomsselskab).

The firm employs 15-20 staff, predominantly architects, and is led by Stig Andersen (owner/Indehaver, Arkitekt MAA) with co-founder Per Følner continuing as senior consultant. Business development is driven primarily through architectural competitions (over 40 prizes won, including first prizes for multiple projects), professional publications, and long-term client relationships anchored by framework agreements with government clients. The firm is registered as Fogh & Følner Arkitekter A/S (CVR 10035961), a Danish private limited company (A/S). No external investment, parent company, or capital raises are disclosed.

Name

Fogh & Følner Arkitekter

Legal name

Fogh & Følner Arkitekter A/S

Website

https://www.fogh-folner.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fogh & Følner Arkitekter A/S is a Danish architectural firm founded in 1976, specializing in new construction and restoration of cultural, religious, and government heritage buildings, serving public agencies, municipalities, and parish councils through total consultancy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Heritage building restoration
• Cultural building design
• Total consultancy services
• Church and parish architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyngby

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Consulting Services: The firm operates as an architectural consultancy offering total advisory services (totalrådgivning) with responsibility for both architectural and engineering disciplines, construction management, and project oversight. Projects span all scales from small additions to major institutional buildings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fogh & Følner Arkitekter A/S is a Danish architectural firm offering three main services: new construction design (Nybyggeri), restoration and renovation of heritage buildings (Restaurering/Ombygning), and total consultancy (Totalrådgivning) covering architecture, engineering disciplines, construction management, and project oversight. The firm operates across all scales from small additions to major institutional buildings, with particular specialization in cultural, religious, and heritage-protected properties including churches, parish halls, cultural centers, museums, libraries, castles, and government buildings.

Product overview

Fogh & Følner Arkitekter A/S is an established Danish architectural firm founded in 1976, specializing in both new construction and restoration work. The firm operates primarily in the cultural sector, including churches, parish halls, cultural centers, museums, and libraries, but also handles residential, commercial, and educational projects. Their service portfolio consists of three main offerings: new construction design, restoration and renovation of heritage buildings, and total consultancy services where they serve as the primary consultant responsible for architectural, engineering, construction management, and related disciplines. The firm employs 15-20 staff and has received numerous architectural awards including the Eckersberg Medaljen and various brickwork prizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nybyggeri (New Construction) Architectural design and total consultancy services for new construction projects, with focus on cultural buildings, churches, parish halls, and commercial properties. The firm handles all scales of new construction from small additions to major institutional buildings.
• Restaurering/Ombygning (Restoration/Renovation) Restoration and renovation services for heritage buildings, including castles, churches, and historically significant structures, following methodologies such as restoration to former glory, stabilization/status quo, or transformation/renewal through contemporary additions.
• Totalrådgivning (Total Consultancy) Comprehensive architectural consultancy including responsibility for both architectural and engineering disciplines, construction management, and project leadership. As totalrådgiver, the firm leads project teams including engineering consultants and construction managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 Danish and international architectural competition prizes achieved
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Founders: Johan Fogh and Per FølnercoreOthersThe firm is named after the two founding architects who initiated their collaboration on architectural competitions in 1969 and established the independent firm in 1976. Both founders continue as senior consultants (seniorkonsulent) within the firm.
• Niras A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Sorø Rådhus project (2010). The firm typically engages engineering consultants as part of its total advisory services.
• Dausgaard & Nyboe A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Kulturhuset Aksen project (2007).
• Eduard Troelsgård Rådg. Ing. A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Eremitageslottet restoration project (2009). Frequently engaged across multiple heritage projects.
• Lyngkilde rådgivende ingeniører A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Herlufsholm Skole og Gods project.
• Martin Funch Rådg. Ing. ApSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Borrekrattet restoration project (2020-2021).
• Birch & Krogboe A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Harsdorffs Hus project (1997-99). Also partnered with on Egedal Kirke project.
• EKJ Rådgivende Ingeniører A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Kulturhuset Islands Brygge project (2002).
• COWI A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Bornholms Kunstmuseum project (1993 and 2003).
• Jørgen Nielsen, Rådgivende Ingeniører A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for Frederiksborg Slot restoration work.
• Eduard Troelsgård A/S and Hans Grønlund ApssupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partners for Vor Frelsers Kirke project.
• Eduard Troelsgård and Hans Grønlund ApssupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partners for Frederiksholms Kanal 28 project (2003-4).
• Nationalmuseets BevaringsafdelingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner for Eremitageslottet restoration (2009), collaborating on heritage preservation aspects.
• Strunge Jensen Rådg. Ing. A/S (VVS) and Jørgen Nielsen Rådg. Ing. A/SsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partners for Nyboder De gule stokke restoration project (2015-2023).
• Holscher LandskabsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLandscape architecture partner for Nyboder De gule stokke restoration project.
• Slots- og EjendomsstyrelsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement holder for restoration work on Danish royal and government buildings including Frederiksborg Slot (since 2005). Key institutional client for ongoing heritage projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cobe Architects: Copenhagen-based architecture practice with comparable headcount range and strong portfolio in cultural buildings, public libraries, and adaptive reuse. Direct competitor for Danish cultural-institution commissions.
• 3XN: Major Danish architecture firm with cultural and institutional portfolio including museums and public buildings. Larger scale but competes for similar high-prestige institutional commissions.
• KHR Architects: Mid-size Danish architecture firm with extensive portfolio in cultural, public, and residential buildings. Comparable institutional client focus including municipalities and government agencies.
• Vandkunsten: Copenhagen-based architecture firm focused on housing and public buildings with strong sustainability credentials. Comparable mid-size Danish firm competing for institutional and public commissions.
• Lundgaard & Tranberg: Danish architecture firm of comparable scale (mid-size) with strong focus on cultural buildings, museums, and heritage projects. Highly comparable positioning in institutional Danish architecture, including Aarhus Moesgaard Museum and similar cultural commissions.
• Dorte Mandrup: Danish architecture firm with cultural and heritage portfolio including museum and public-building commissions. Competes in similar cultural-heritage segment of Danish institutional architecture.
• Henning Larsen Architects: Renowned Danish architecture firm with strong cultural-building portfolio (e.g., Copenhagen Opera House, Eremitageslottet-adjacent heritage work). Larger scale but overlapping institutional client base and competition-winning heritage expertise.
• PLH Arkitekter: Danish architecture firm with portfolio including cultural buildings, schools, and institutional projects. Comparable mid-size practice competing for similar public-sector commissions in Denmark.

Broad incumbents

• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Internationally recognized Danish architecture firm operating at much larger scale. Overlaps in cultural-building category but typically pursues larger, more international commissions than F&F's heritage-focused practice.

Others

• SLA (landscape architecture): Danish landscape architecture firm that partners with F&F on heritage projects (e.g., Nyboder). They function as supporting specialty consultants rather than direct competitors, but operate in adjacent institutional-design ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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