What STUDIO MARIE PERSSON does

Studio Marie Persson is an interdisciplinary architecture studio founded in Copenhagen in 2017 by architect Marie Persson, focused on the transformation, refurbishment, and interior design of existing buildings rather than new construction. The studio operates with a team of eight architects and designers and delivers projects end-to-end, from initial concept and sketch through construction management and bespoke interior elements. Its portfolio spans large-scale historic building conversions of 1,000 to 7,000 m2, including co-working spaces, cultural venues, and corporate interiors, with named clients such as HDI Denmark, Digital Hub Denmark, and Matrikel1, and award-winning projects including the Red Dot Design Award first prize (2021) for interior design.

The studio's commercial model is project-based professional services, with fees negotiated per engagement rather than through standardized pricing, and go-to-market is direct enterprise engagement with commercial property owners, cultural institutions, and corporate clients primarily in Copenhagen, with prior project execution in Oslo and Trondheim. Founder Marie Persson holds certifications in Sustainable Construction (Molio, 2022) and Nordic Ecolabel (Svanemærket, 2022) building consultancy, providing sustainability credentials that differentiate the firm in the Nordic refurbishment market. The studio maintains a public-facing creative workspace (V115, Vesterbrogade, Copenhagen) that doubles as exhibition and event venue, and operates a marketing footprint through Instagram, LinkedIn, the firm website, and earned media from design awards and industry publications. Studio Marie Persson is privately held with no institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries; Marie Persson maintains sole ownership and management control.

Name

STUDIO MARIE PERSSON

Legal name

Studio Marie Persson

Website

https://mariepersson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio Marie Persson is a Copenhagen-based interdisciplinary architecture studio founded in 2017, specializing in transformation, refurbishment, and interior design of historic buildings for commercial and cultural clients across the Nordics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Building refurbishment
• Historic building transformation
• Interior design
• Spatial design studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Project-based architecture and interior design services for transformation and refurbishment of buildings. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for design work, project management, and construction oversight across all project phases from initial concept to completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Studio Marie Persson is an interdisciplinary architecture studio delivering building transformation, refurbishment, and interior design services. The studio covers all project phases from initial sketch and concept through construction management and bespoke element creation, with a focus on preserving historic building character while introducing contemporary interiors. Projects range from 1,000 to 7,000 m2 and include co-work spaces, offices, cultural venues, and commercial interiors primarily in Copenhagen.

Product overview

Studio Marie Persson is an interdisciplinary architecture studio offering a unified suite of services centered on building transformation, refurbishment, and interior design. Their core offering spans the complete project lifecycle—from initial sketches and concept development through construction management and bespoke interior elements. Key service areas include historic building transformation (e.g., Knud Højgaards Hus, Matrikel1), co-work space design (Oslo, Trondheim, Copenhagen), and custom interior solutions. The studio also operates its own V115 studio space as a creative hub and exhibition venue. Projects range from 1,000–7,000 m2 in scale, primarily in Copenhagen with some in Oslo and Trondheim. The firm holds expertise in Nordic Ecolabel (Svanemærket) compliant construction and sustainable building practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture and Transformation Services Interdisciplinary architecture services specializing in building transformation, refurbishments, and interior design for commercial property owners, developers, and cultural institutions. Covers all project phases from initial concept and sketch through construction management, bespoke element creation, and interior fit-out.
• Interior Design and Bespoke Furniture Custom interior design solutions including bespoke furniture design and fabrication, material selection, and spatial design tailored to transformed and refurbished spaces for corporate and cultural clients.
• Co-Work Space Design Specialized design service for transforming buildings into co-work spaces, including historic building preservation and contemporary workspace interiors, exemplified by Møllergata 6-8 in Oslo (6000 m2) and Krambugata 2 in Trondheim (6000 m2).

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple historic building transformations completed (5000+ m2 projects)

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Vandkunsten: Vandkunsten is a Danish architecture firm with a strong emphasis on sustainability and refurbishment of existing buildings. Comparable to Studio Marie Persson in transformation focus and Danish context, though with a longer history and larger portfolio.
• COBE: COBE is a Copenhagen-based architecture firm with a strong portfolio of transformation projects (e.g., The Silo, Frederiksberg Indoor). It is highly comparable to Studio Marie Persson in geographic base, transformation focus, and design-led approach, though at larger scale.
• JAJA Architects: JAJA is a Danish architecture firm focused on sustainable transformation and refurbishment of existing buildings. Comparable to Studio Marie Persson in transformation-led design philosophy, sustainability credentials, and project scale in the Nordic region.
• EFFEKT Architects: EFFEKT is a Danish architecture firm specializing in adaptive reuse, transformation, and social sustainability. It is directly comparable to Studio Marie Persson in niche focus on refurbishment and transformation, with a similar mid-size team and Scandinavian footprint.
• SLETH: SLETH is an Aarhus-based Danish architecture firm engaged in transformation, urban design, and adaptive reuse projects. Comparable to Studio Marie Persson in scale and specialization in transformation projects within the Danish market.

Broad incumbents

• 3XN: 3XN is one of Denmark's largest architecture firms and the previous employer of founder Marie Persson. It operates across a much broader typology and at significantly larger scale, making it an incumbent reference point rather than a direct competitor.
• Snøhetta: Snøhetta is a Norwegian-headquartered architecture and design firm with a Nordic and global portfolio including cultural and adaptive reuse projects. Comparable as a Nordic design-led architecture incumbent, particularly relevant given Studio Marie Persson's existing work in Oslo and Trondheim.
• Henning Larsen: Henning Larsen is a major Danish architecture firm (now part of Ramboll) with a broad portfolio including adaptive reuse and cultural projects. Comparable as a Danish architecture incumbent with transformation work, but operates at much larger scale.
• C.F. Møller Architects: C.F. Møller is one of Scandinavia's largest architecture firms with deep Nordic roots and a portfolio that includes refurbishment and heritage-led projects. Comparable as a Nordic architecture incumbent with transformation capability, though at significantly larger scale.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): BIG is a major Danish-headquartered architecture firm with a global portfolio spanning transformation, cultural, and large-scale new-build projects. Comparable as a Danish design-led architecture brand, but operates at vastly larger scale and broader typology than Studio Marie Persson.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studiomariepersson
• Instagraminstagram.com/studiomariepersson

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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