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The official jaja page. Stick around for news, events and project updates. JAJA means Yes Yes!

It is a mindset committed to exploring the entire field of architecture and urban planning - and to transform its complex compositions into crystal clear ideas. As in solving a algorithm, we include all parameters, all data, process it and boil it down to simple answers to complex problems. In this rigorous process, we find ourselves able with minimal interventions to unfold a project's maximum potential.

26/06/2026

Milestone for Amager! The mobility and urban plan for Amager has now been released for public consultation, and we encourage all ‘Amagercans’ to explore the project and share their thoughts and ideas.

With four overall objectives, the project aims to strengthen Amager’s future development of:

1) Mobility – improving traffic safety and green mobility
2) Urban life – creating neighbourhoods with spaces for recreation and urban life
3) Urban spaces – connecting a diverse network of attractive urban spaces
4) Urban nature – enhancing the area’s natural qualities

To reduce through traffic in residential areas, we propose several traffic islands and new green connections that link public squares, parks, schools, public transport hubs, and nature areas.

These connections prioritize cyclists, pedestrians, and green spaces while contributing to a healthier environment, safer traffic, and stronger local communities.

We encourage everyone with an interest in Amager’s future to participate in the coming public meeting!

The project is developed in collaboration with , Kommon ( ), and .creators

19/06/2026

Arkitektforeningen is now opening its new Competition Archive, which provides access to a large part of Danish architectural history. The archive brings together competition briefs, reports, and other materials from more than 100 years of architectural competitions!

We are happy to find our winning proposal for a new Sydhavn Church from 2016 among the projects! Designed as a gathering point for both the congregation and for the wider city, it features an upward-moving spiral walkway that invites people from street level to high above the skyline.

Read about the project + many more via the new archive (link in comments)

The project is made in collaboration with Søren Jensen Engineers

15/06/2026

Tørning Mølle is a beautiful gem in Southern Jutland that deserves more than a passing glance – it is a place worth visiting!

We are very excited to be working with Haderslev Kommune, Orange Elevator, and Rambøll with the goal of making Tørning Mølle a vibrant centre for nature and culture.

Over the coming months, we will investigate the historic mill’s role in the local community, and how our interaction with nature can be communicated in ways that engage and inspire both locals and visitors.

The work also includes exploring opportunities for transformation, access and public engagement, while revealing the site’s hidden historical layers, including castle ruins and fortifications. Together, these efforts will help highlight the contrasts between culture and nature that define the beautiful area.

Photos: Visit Sønderjylland and JAJA Architects

30/03/2026

Throwback to 2019, when we won the competition to design a wooden parking house for Aarhus Municipality!

More than just a place for cars, the project rethinks the typology as a green and creative oasis. Small pavilions are woven into the structure, opening up space for social and cultural activities to unfold.

Paths and greenery from the surrounding park extend onto the façade, where they form a vertical landscape of espaliers and active balconies.

Inside, 2,000 m² are dedicated to public life, hosting functions like a gym, gallery, and café – turning the parking house into a vibrant destination in itself.

Made in collaboration with and Søren Jensen Engineering

04/03/2026

Milestone!

On Monday, we took the next major step in the development of Sejlbryggen as we officially marked the start of construction at ‘Construction Site J’ with the groundbreaking ceremony.

Sejlbryggen will become a new vibrant waterfront district, combining residential and commercial spaces in a unique setting by the harbor – with canals between the residential islands and a continuous, green harbor promenade connecting the area from north to south.

The design draws on the classic Copenhagen karré typology, reinterpreted and carefully adapted to the scale, character, and contemporary needs of Sejlbryggen. The architectural concept is structured as a horizontally articulated building volume – composed of base, body, and roof – where the overall scale is broken down through a series of shifts in height and plan. With the H.C. Ørsted power plant as a backdrop, the facades take inspiration from the historic building’s distinctive red tones – a nod to the site’s industrial past.

Wood is the primary material in the load-bearing structures, significantly reducing the project’s carbon footprint compared to conventional construction methods.

The project is made in collaboration with: AP Ejendomme, 5E Byg, , and .official – and forms part of the wider Sejlbryggen development, with , , and also involved.

We are looking much forward to follow the development!

20/02/2026

Bagsværd Observation Home is the winner of Archdaily Building of the Year in the housing category!

More than 70,000 nominations from 100 countries were submitted this year, narrowing a pool of more than 3,000 projects to five finalists, and now 15 winners.

This is the result of a team great team effort with and ABC Engineers, generously supported by and The A.P Møller Foundation. Main contractor: Jakon

Originally built as a summer villa for the royal court dentist in the early 1900s, the Bagsværd Observation Home, located by the scenic Bagsværd Lake, serves children and families who need extra support during difficult times. The villa has undergone extensive renovation and expansion, blending historical charm with modern functionality to meet the needs of today’s families.

Read more via link in bio

11/02/2026

Konditaget Lüders covered in snow ❄️

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30/01/2026

We are still riding the high from last Friday in Faaborg, where the winning project for the transformation of Slagteribygningen was announced. Seeing people queuing up before the doors opened and throughout the afternoon confirmed just how special this project and Faaborg are!

Now, we’re fully focused on what comes next: Creating an open, vibrant hub for culture, community and food innovation while preserving as much as possible of the building.

You can learn more about the project via link in comments below.

The project is made in collaboration with with BBP Arkitekter , Søren Jensen, and LYTT Architecture and developed with Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune, Realdania, Nordea-fonden, and Statens Kunstfond.

Photos: Slagteribygningen/ Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune

28/01/2026

Big milestone for Nyborg Castle – the project is now officially out to tender 🎉

We have been part of this journey since 2016, so it's very exciting to see constructing finally on the horizon! The project will deliver a new museum wing, a fortification wall, a new castle bridge, and the elevation of the existing watchtower, restoring its role as a lookout point toward the Great Belt.

In parallel with the tender process, several preparatory works will take place at Slotsholmen over the next six months, including site clearing, removal of the current bridge, and levelling of the embankment along the castle lake.

We can’t wait to follow the next chapter!

Thanks to Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen, Østfyns Museer, A.P. Møller Fonden and Realdania for making it happen.

And everyone else involved: H+ A/S, Henry Jensen, and Erik Brandt Dam.

24/01/2026

We are proud and excited to share that our proposal for transforming ‘Slagteribygningen Faaborg’ has been selected as the winner! Together with , Søren Jensen and we will help transform the former factory into an open, vibrant hub for culture, community and food innovation.

Our proposal is based on a progressive yet simple approach: Preserve as much of the existing building as possible and add only what is necessary to create an open and future-proof centre of life and culture. The judging panel highlighted the project’s architectural quality, high flexibility and effective use of natural light.

“The winning project strikes precisely the balance we have been looking for: respect for the building’s industrial heritage combined with open and inviting architecture that can accommodate both everyday life and large communal experiences,” - Gyrithe Saltorp, chair of the board of Ejendomsfonden Slagteribygningen.

At the heart of the project is a large indoor square – a flexible space where library functions, community life, culture, events, and food entrepreneurship come together. From here, activities flow into each other and out into the surrounding harbour-side spaces.

Introducing a lightweight roof structure – “The Lantern” – the design brings natural light deep into the building while the façade preserves the building’s gravitas and makes it more open and welcoming.
The project aims to inspire smaller Danish towns how to rethink empty industrial buildings, providing new quality of life and local pride – without sacrificing history.
We are now looking ahead to the next phase, where the project will be further developed towards the start of construction in early 2027.

The project is developed in collaboration with and Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality

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