Corum breaks ground
The construction of ‘Corum’, previously know as ‘Falk Areal', has started in the German city of Freiburg.
Inspired by the neighboring historic freight depot and its pitched roofs and rational, industrial design language, Corum is envisioned as a place of encounters and exchange - a lively meeting point for working, living and culture in the area. Developed by Lifa Breisgau, the future campus will provide 350 workplaces, including the headquarters of the pharmaceutical company Dr. Falk Pharma and the Falk Foundation, alongside restaurants and public amenities. Set for completition in 2026, the building is on track for DGNB gold certification, with a flexible, future-proof design and a modular hybrid timber construction.
Cobe is looking for a model maker
Cobe is seeking a full-time model maker to join our team. You will collaborate closely with our workshop team, contributing to the creation of models for a diverse range of projects - from quick sketch models to high-quality presentation models.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
Cobe selected to design the future Museum Wegner
Cobe has been chosen as the architect for the future Museum Wegner. The museum will be located at the historic ‘Hestholm’ farm - approximately one kilometer from the city center of Tønder - a historical town in Southern Denmark at the border to Germany, where Hans J. Wegner was born and where he served his apprenticeship as a carpenter.
"We are humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to pay tribute to Hans J. Wegner - one of the great masters of Danish design. The new museum will be located at ‘Hestholm’ - one of the historic marsh farms in the Tønder area. In a mix of transformation of the existing farm and new extensions, the museum will provide the physical setting for Wegner's design universe in a way that respects the nature and cultural heritage of the local area, while also incorporating the international appeal that defines Wegner's furniture" - Cobe founder and architect, Dan Stubbergaard.
Four architecture firms join forces to shape Copenhagen's harbourfront
In a unique collaboration among four Danish architecture firms – Cobe, Dorte Mandrup, JAJA Architects and Vandkunsten – alongside Sweco engineers, Cobe will be designing a dynamic mixed-use city district with up to 100,000 m² of harbor front housing and commercial spaces, interconnected by canals, bridges, and lush green areas in Copenhagen’s South Harbor. Developed by AP Pension, the project will focus on addressing the need for housing to be accessible to all in Copenhagen. It will include up to 1,000 large and small rental apartments and condominiums, and more than 25% of the total housing area will be designed as social housing.
Another important aim of the project is to ensure that the buildings contribute as much as possible to the green transition within the building industry. One ambition is to use biogenic materials wherever possible – including wood for structures. All buildings will target DGNB platinum certification and be constructed to align with the Reduction Roadmap initiative, that translates the principles of the Paris Agreement and the Planetary Boundary for Climate Change into CO₂ reduction targets for new Danish housing projects.
Cobe is looking for an experienced 3D visual artist
Cobe is looking for an experienced 3D visual artist to join our office. As a key member of Cobe's visualization team, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Head of Visuals, contributing to the creation of high-quality images that bring our architectural designs to life. Your primary role will involve producing top-notch 3D visuals, ranging from project competitions to detailed design phases, in close collaboration with our design teams.
We are seeking candidates with superb visualization skills, a creative and cooperative mindset, as well as project management experience. In addition to playing a crucial role in our ongoing projects, you will be instrumental in continuously developing Cobe's visual identity.
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Cobe wins the design competition for the future Danish Parliament
Cobe, together with Arcgency, Drachmann, and Sweco, have been announced as the winners of the competition to design the future Danish Parliament. The project aims to open up Denmark’s historic center of governance, creating an accessible and inviting meeting place where everyone can experience democracy up close.
Maple House opens in Toronto
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Maple House, our first completed building in Canada, situated right in the vibrant heart of Toronto. The project brings affordable rental apartments to the city, while providing residents with generous apartments, flooded with light through floor-to-ceiling windows and access to attractive amenity spaces. The project stacks architectural components from the three surrounding neighbourhoods: Townhouses, warehouses and silos, creating a building complex that both responds to its surroundings and contributes by adding new distinctive, robust and diverse architecture.
The Opera Park wins ArchDaily Building of the Year Award 2024
We are thrilled to announce that The Opera Park has won the ArchDaily Building of the Year Award 2024. Out of 75 finalists, the park has secured the prize in the 'Public & Landscape Architecture' category. This achievement holds immense significance for us, particularly because it's a crowd-sourced award. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us and cast their votes.
The Opera Park stands as a new green oasis in the heart of Copenhagen, featuring six gardens and a greenhouse. Nestled between The Royal Danish Opera and Cobe’s soon-to-be completed Paper Island, The Opera Park offers a tranquil escape from the bustling life of the city.
Dan Stubbergaard lectures at Harvard University
On April 9, Cobe founder and Professor in Practice of Urban Design, Dan Stubbergaard, will be delivering a keynote lecture at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, as part of the Harvard GSD Spring 2024 Public Program. Titled, 'City as a Resource - Cobe's Current Works on the City', the lecture will be open to the public and will also be streamed live on the GSD’s website.
Cobe to transform Risskov School
Cobe has won the transformation and extension project for Risskov School, creating an extraordinary everyday environment for children and young people in the Danish city of Aarhus.
The upcoming transformation and expansion of this historic public school, originally built in the 1920s with several extensions added later, will adhere to a maximum limit value of 8 kg CO₂/m²/year, in accordance with Danish low-emission building regulations. This entails, among other things, conducting screenings, variant analyses, and a number of overall LCA analyses already during the initial stages to ensure optimal conditions for the future school.
We look forward to collaborating with ABC, NERD Architects, Johansen&Rasmussen, Celis Consult and the City of Aarhus to create an adaptable, robust, and flexible school, focusing on enhancing well-being for all, minimizing climate impact, and honoring the rich cultural heritage of the area.
