We are proud to present our proposal for the architectural competition for the upcoming expansion and transformation of Trapholt, a renowned museum for modern painting, crafts, design, and furniture design nestled along the shores of Kolding Fjord in Denmark.

The project marks a new chapter in Trapholt's history and a new holistic experience. Our design is centered around a union of art, architecture, and landscape—where arrival feels like entering a place, not just a building, and where the museum and sculpture park come together in one coherent, sensory experience.

The expansion features a new arrival area, where visitors park among the trees and are naturally guided to a green sculpture plaza; an extension built in biobased materials that interprets the original architecture with respect and lightness; and a new sculpture path that connects the park and buildings in a continuous loop – an organic and accessible experience where art, stories, and nature merge.

With every choice, we’ve aimed for low impact and high integrity – from preservation and reused materials to future-facing construction.

Thanks to Rambøll for the collaboration and to Trapholtfonden, Augustinus Fonden, Aage og Johannes Louis-Hansens Fond, Villum Fonden, and Kolding Kommune for making this project possible. Congratulations to 3XN/GXN, 1:1 landskab, Arup, and SINUZ Consulting Engineers for the winning proposal!