ZERO PROJECT CONFERENCE 2026
From February 18–20, 2026, MATTERs will be speaking at the the Zero Project Conference 2026.
The conference will bring together participants from around the world at the United Nations Office in Vienna, Austria. This year’s focus topics are Accessibility, ICT, and Crisis Response. The conference agenda will center on innovative solutions that have been evaluated and selected through an extensive research process—the Zero Project Awardees 2026. 
TRANSFORMATION of BARN INTO A NEW HOUSE FOR MOVEMENT FOR YOUNGSTERS.Cureently we are in the process of transforming an old, typical barn in Torup into a new hub for hanging out and movement.
Through close user involvement, we have been filled with ideas and visions which, through creativity and an out-of-the-box mindset, form the foundation for the new space. We love the challenge: how, through innovative and strong architectural interventions, we can create new spatial possibilities for users— inspiring, modern, and vibrant environments that invite community and a sense of ownership. We aim to create spatial experiences and architecture where the interplay between the old and the new gives the building its own distinctive DNA. 
ZERO PROJECT ART AWARDEE 2026
We’re excited to share that Heerup School has been selected as a Zero Project art Award 2026!
The Zero Project recognises global innovations that advance the rights of persons with disabilities, and we are honoured that our work has been acknowledged for its impact and scalability. The former Frederiksgård school 1.0 has been completely transformed: dark corridors have become bright, flexible group rooms, and new movement, sensory, and community areas have been created. By reimagining the building, we have developed a clear, accessible environment that supports well-being and learning for highly sensitive children. As part of this recognition, we will present our innovation at the Zero Project conference 2026 at the united nations in Vienna. Learn more at zeroproject.org and via this link: https://www.mttrs.dk/heerup-skole1.html 
STATENS KUNSTFOND FINALISTS
We’re excited to share that the team we’re part of—collaborating with slow works (Benthe & Troels Schwarz) and including landscape architect Christine Steffensen—has been selected as one of three finalists out of 88 teams!
Commissioned by Statens Kunstfond and Brønderslev Kommune, the competition invites us to create a unique, artistic shelter spot in the hilly, Ice Age-shaped landscape of Jyske Ås in North Jutland —close to the historic Hærvejen Trail. Building on our experience from various nature-based projects, we’re thrilled to contribute to a place that brings together art, nature, and local history—offering a meaningful pause for hikers, cyclists, and families. We’re now entering the next phase of the competition, where we’ll shape the vision for the shelter spot together! 
HISTORIC LOA FUNDING FOR STRANDLIVETS RUM OG RAMMER
We’re proud to share that our proposal for Havhuset—a maritime centre on Møn, together with four other coastal projects have been granted historically big funding by the Danish Foundation for culture and sports facilities, LOA through the projects “Strandlivet Rum og Rammer”/“The Spaces and Framing of Seaside Life.”
These news means that Havhuset, a centre for education, tourism, activities, and biodiversity, will be realized. We’re happy to be part of this project and excited to see what the future of Klintholm Harbour holds. 
COMING SOON
Trailcenter Rytterknægten – almost ready for your visit.
We’re excited to soon welcome all outdoor lovers to Trailcenter Rytterknægten, a great starting point for exploring Bornholm’s stunning nature and unique geology. Here, you’ll find inspiration not just for traditional walks and trails, but for new ways to play and explore nature in a way that includes everyone. Our hope is for the center to become a vibrant meeting place for both existing and new communities! The trailcenter is made possible with the support of Nordea-Fonden Lokale og Anlægsfonden / The Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities, Jens Øyås Møller, Danmarks Idrætsforbund (DIF), Casper Lindemann @sparekassen Bornholms Fond, @brd. E.A.S. Lars Legat, and in close collaboration with Naturstyrelsen Bornholm. The center is owned and operated by Bornholms Regionskommune. Rasmus Holst behind the construction. We’re working with our expert partners at Naturbornholm Experience Center to develop the signage and information. A beautiful morning photo by Andreas Lund Povlsen. #peopleMATTERS #natureMATTERS 
LOOKING FOR INTERNS - Spring 2025
We are looking for a committed intern who wants to be a part of our design universe. As an intern at our studio, you will strengthen your professional skills and get to know many of the phases of the projects.
We expect you to be proficient in Adobe Suite and have experience with CAD, Rhino and/or BIM modelling, along with 3 years of academic experience. Curiosity and a sense of humor are important to us, as is a genuine passion for architecture and its many facets. Are you interested? Send your application, CV, and portfolio to. [email protected] 
RENOVERPRISEN 2024 - Award ceremony
What a great ceremony at Renoverprisen! Thank you all for a wonderful evening! We are so honoured and proud that our project "Transformation of Valhøj School" was chosen as one of the six final projects. Although we didn’t win, we are more than happy that a public school project made it so far. Congratulations to all finalists!
COWORKING SPACE TO RENT
Do you dream of an office space in the heart of Copenhagen?
We have 3–4 office spaces available. We are looking for someone with a good mood who wants to be a part of our office community! They can be rented either individually or collectively. Contact us and drop by if you are interested! www.lokalebasen.dk/leje/coworking/2200-kobenhavn-n/ewaldsgade-137456 
HAVHUSET - Klintholm Havn, Møn
Together with the users, we are working to create a new maritime center in Klintholm Harbour. With a focus on regenerative cultivation of mussels, oysters, and seaweed, as well as new fish nurseries, the harbour will become a new destination on Møn.
Learning and dissemination are key, and therefore the maritime center not only invites the local community in, but also schools, families, and tourists. Here, everyone will have access to much more knowledge about life in the sea. 
RENOVERPRISEN 2024 - Longlisted!!!
We are proud to announce that the transformation of Valhøj School is longlisted for Renoverprisen 2024!
Along with Rødovre Kommune and a talented team of advisors and entrepreneurs, we have been working on this project over the last few years. 
NATURBORNHOLM
Matters have been working on improving the spatial and learning experience at the Knowledge Center of NaturBornholm.
The passionate individuals that are part of the center have been a great source of inspiration in co-developing a proposal. The themes span from geology to biology, even technology, and all the way to paleontology. Such an amazing world to be in! 
MATTERS will be a part of Arkitektforeningen's event series "DIVERSITY BUBBLES -The beauty of inclusion"
We are thrilled to invite you to Arkitektforeningen's event series "Diversity Bubbles – The Beauty of Inclusion". Our founders, together with fellow speakers, will share their insights and knowledge.
Day: Wednesday 16/01 Time: 17.00 - 18.30 Location: Åbenrå 34, 1124 København 
HEERUP SCHOOL BEGINS THE GROUNDBREAKING EXTENSION.
Matters' involvement with the revitalisation of the school dates back to 2016, the first stage of the project where we worked with CASA Arkitekter.
We embarked on the second stage of the project, designing the framework of the school with CCO Architects, ØLGAARD Rådgivende Ingeniører, and STED By og Landskab. We are excited about the prospects. The extension supports students and their potential to thrive as young learners in their new setting. 
MATTERS AS THE MOST DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPANY 2023 IN DENMARK
Build Magazine's 2023 Design & Build Awards has awarded Matters as the most dynamic architectural design company in Denmark. We are delighted by the recognition!
LOOKING FOR INTERNS
now - July We are looking for a skilled intern for our architecture studio in the heart of Copenhagen, starting now – July. we need your help to solve design issues, do competitions, documenting, testing design (3D and physical), presentations and much more.
We need curious, positive and engaged people – humour would be welcome as well! We expect you know: Adobe, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Rhino. Send your cv + portfolio to: [email protected] 
AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARDS 2022
Our project Isfuglen has been recognised as good design award winner - architecture design category in 2022 australian good design awards!!
Check our entry here: https://good-design.org/projects/isfuglen-winter-bathing-house/ 
WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2022- SHORTLISTED!!!
Amazing news! Our project
let´s meet outside has been shortlisted in the civic-future projects category in world architecture festival 2022. We are super exited to attend and present our project this year in Lisbon! www.worldbuildingsdirectory.com/entries/lets-meet-outside/ 
NEW KULTURTORV IN PEDERSKER, BORNHOLM
Matters has designed a new culture square for Pedersker in Bornholm. During the process, there was a close collaboration with the local enthusiasts, who have been responsible for the execution. The square has just been inagurated and has now become the city's new heart and meeting point!!!
BYGGERI + ARKITEKTUR -MATTERS ARTICLE
Matters is on the latest issue of Byggeri + Arkitektur magazine! Read online the article and interview about our projects and studio here:
https://byggeri-arkitektur.dk/Byggeri-arkitektur--119 
NATURE MATTERS exhibition - Arkitektforeningen
We are so excited to set up our NATURE MATTERS
exhibition in the Danish Association of Architects' House, in Copenhagen! Join the opening and reception day! opening date & Reception: 15/06 location: Arkitektsforeningen house 
GAZELLE 2021
One more year that Matters is among the fastest growing businesses in Denmark!
LOA FUNDING FOR THE TRAILCENTER - BORNHOLM
We are happy to announce that Lokale og Anlægsfonden supports the trailcentre in Bornholm. We look forward to more collaboration on the project.
you can read here the press realease: https://www.loa-fonden.dk/presse/2022/trailcenter-bornholm/ 
WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL - DOUBLE UP!!
We are delighted that our winter bathing house Isfuglen has also been shortlisted in WAF! This time in the 2021 Civic and Community – Completed Building category.
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ARCHDAILY 2026 BUILDING OF THE YEAR AWARDS
We are proud to announce that Trailcenter Rytterknægten has been nominated for the ArchDaily 2026 Building of the Year Awards, the world’s largest community-driven architecture award.
It is competing within the Small Scale & Installations + Public & Landscapes Architecture categories. Located in the forest of Bornholm, the trailcenter reflects a thoughtful approach to building in nature. Recognising rich biodiversity through a series of scenic viewpoints and promoting a sustainable way of moving through the forest landscape. Vote here: Small Scale & Installations: https://boty.archdaily.com/us/2026/candidates/181768 Public & Landscape Architecture: https://boty.archdaily.com/us/2026/candidates/181769 Deadline: Feb. 10, 2026 at 18:00 (EST) Winners announced: Feb. 19, 2026 
TRAILCENTER RYTTERKNÆGTEN FEATURED BY DIVISARE AND ARCHDAILY
We’re proud to be featured on both Divisare, Archdaily and Archdaily Brazil for our project Trailcenter Rytterknægten—a pavilion designed to connect people with nature at Bornholm’s highest point.
Read more here: Devisare - Matters architects, Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST · TRAILCENTER RYTTERKNÆGTEN · Divisare. Archdaily - https://www.archdaily.com/1033655/trailcenter-rytterknaegten-matters-architects Archdaily Brazil - Centro de rilhas Rytterknægten / Matters architects | ArchDaily Brasil Located at the highest point of Bornholm, in the heart of the island’s forest, the trailcenter is part of the nationwide initiative Danish Trailcentres—aimed at promoting outdoor life and improving access to nature across Denmark. For us at Matters, this project reflects what we truly believe in: we want to find the soul of a place and be a driver for positive change. We believe that architecture fundamentally provides a platform for human activity—building meaningful relationships between people and a space. 
TRAILCENTER RYTTERKNÆGTEN - OFFICIALLY OPEN!
Such a fantastic celebration with many nature enthusiasts on Bornholm. The building is designed for a wide variety of users, needs and wishes, while being careful to respect nature around it. The trailcentre flows around trees in the landscape, is elevated above the delicate forest floor ecosystem and in vertical joints, traditional wood nails are replacing metal ones, to reduce metal use.
The stairs from the existing Rytterknægt Tower have been repurposed and upcycled into benches and tables, while the timber for the new structure is sourced from a nearby sawmill and crafted by local carpenters. Big thanks to the many wonderful users, partners and colleagues! Danmarks Idrætsforbund (DIF) / Casper Lindemann / Lokale og Anlægsfonden / The Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities / Jens Øyås Møller / Bornholms Regionskommune / Kim Kock-Hansen / René Larsen Vilsholm / Natur Bornholm / Nordea-fonden / Byg-Grønt ApS Logo / Rasmus Holst / Andreas Lund Povlsen / Naturstyrelsen / DGI / Louise Lyng Bojesen 
MEET US AT SKOLELEDERNES ÅRSMØDE 2024
Together with Ultima K, Matters will be presenting flex furniture series at the school leaders' meeting in Odense!
Looking forward to share how flex furniture can help schools support all students comfortably and effectively. See you on Thursday 31/10, in Odense congress center. 
HEERUP SCHOOL - EXTENSION
Exciting news!!
Matters will be attending the opening of Egger's new showroom in Malmö Designcenter. Based on our work with the transformation of Valhøj School, Matters will present an inspiring talk on flexible learning environments, the role of materiality and colour, and the upcycling of existing furniture. Date: 31/10/2024 Time: 09:00 and 13:00 Place: Malmö Designcenter Join the event by signing up here: Mail: [email protected] Telefon: 040-538500 
TRAILCENTER - Construction Site
Looking forward to the Trailcenter being ready to invite all outdoor lovers and hopefully create a good starting point for exploring Bornholm's nature, while at the same time becoming a new gathering point for both existing and new communities!
RENOVERPRISEN 2024 - Shortlisted in the final 6!!!
Great news! 🤩
We are so proud to announce that the transformation of Valhøj School is now shortlisted among six other projects for Renoverprisen 2024. From 160 projects, down to 14, and now in the final six renovation projects, that will be voted to win Renoverprisen 2024! Read the whole article and see the short film about the project here: https://renover.dk/nomineret-til-renoverprisen-2024-folkeskole-renoverer-paa-eksemplarisk-vis-parterre-etage-og-opnaar-stor-vaerdi-for-hele-skolen/ 
NATURMØDE 2024 - Hirtshals
Why should it be so difficult to be allowed to establish even small outdoor facilities in nature? Does the legislation need an update? We participated with our experiences in the exciting panel debate at Naturmødet 2024.
RENOVERPRISEN 2024
Matters has three projects in for Renoverprisen this year. Check it out!https://www.mttrs.dk/renoverprisen2024.html
COMPLETION OF SKETCH FOR SURFCITY IN LINDHOLM FJORDPARK.
We are thrilled to announce the completion of the sketch, in collaboration with Aalborg Municipality and Nordjysk Windsurfer Club.
NATURE MATTERS exhibition - Opening & Reception
We are ready!
Matters team is inviting you to the opening & reception of Nature Matters exhibition in Arkitektforeningen House! Join us for some architecture, wine, and snacks!! Day: Wednesday 15/06 Time: 15.00 - 17.00 Location: Åbenrå 34, 1124 København 
WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL - SHORTLISTED!!
Great news!
Our proposal for Valhøj School has been shortlisted in the Education – Future Project category at the World Architecture Festival 2021. https://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/future-projects-education-shortlist-2020-2021 
BRØNDBY VINTERBADEHUS
Indstillet til Årets Arne – husk at stemme på Arkitektforeningen!
THE DREAM FACTORY, ITALY
Once upon a time, there was a magical secret place in Laveno-Mombello. The design of the Dream Factory creates a bridge, linking the industrial past of the site to the magical world of the children. We are proud to present our proposal for the Kid’s Factory competition in an abandoned pottery factory along Garda Lake in the Province of Varese, Italy.
21.12.2018 
FØLAGER SHOP IN NY ELLEBJERG, COPENHAGEN
Proposal for Freja Ejendomme
TRANSFORMING FREDERIKSGÅRD SCHOOL
Transforming Frederiksgård School in Vanløse is on its way! Sketch proposal submitted! (Dispositionsforslag)
MATTERS ON SITE. MICROHOUSE AMAGER ALMOST FINISHED!
INVITED COMPETITION
TRANSFORMING TAULOV PARISH HALL 
MATTERS IS HAPPY TO HAVE RECEIVED DREYERS FOND FOR NEWLY STARTED ARCHITECTURAL BUSINESSES.
EXTENDING AND TRANSFORMING FREDERIKSGÅRD SCHOOL IN VANLØSE
Matters have won the prequal of extending and transforming Frederiksgård School in Vanløse with Casa, Urbanlab and Fjerring.
We start work asap! 
DORSA ALI ZADEH FEATURED IN KOOZARCH
Check out our newest addition to our team here:
https://koozarch.com/2017/11/21/re-vision-and-re-valorization-of-the-lost-memory/ 
ARTICLE PUBLICATION -
FREDERIKSGÅRD SCHOOL 
FINALIST MENTION FOR THE NEW MILITARY MUSEUM
Matters has received a finalist mention in the International Competition for a new Military museum in Sardinia! More than 300 entries!
THE CANOPY
SKOGFINSK MUSEUM - INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 
PRAKTIKANTER SØGES /LOOKING FOR INTERNS!
OPENING AT HEERUP SCHOOL (FORMERLY FREDERIKSGÅRD SCHOOL)
The Lord Mayor Frank Jensen came by to cut the red string. Happy clients – children and teachers = happy architects.
Heerup School is now being used as a showcase school for both councils and leaders of other schools for kids with special needs, both here in Denmark and internationally. 
GAZELLE 2020
Matters is among the fastest growing businesses in Denmark this year!
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