Education
Nielsen graduated from the Aarhus School of Architecture in 1981 and was one of the three Nielsen-founders in 1986.
Nielsen graduated from the Aarhus School of Architecture in 1981 and was one of the three Nielsen-founders in 1986.
Ever since he has been the driving force behind 3XN, and been involved in all the practice’s major projects, including The Blue Planet, Kubus in Berlin, Museum of Liverpool, Ørestad College, Muziekgebouw Concert Hall in Amsterdam, the Danish Embassy in Berlin and the Architects’ House in Copenhagen. He is often called upon as a jury member in international architectural competitions, and as lecturer at art academies and universities around the world. He is a Knight of Dannebrog and has received Denmark’s highest architectural honor, the Chaplain to the Forces Hansen Medaille., Frederiksberg Courthouse, Copenhagen, Denmark (2009) Bridge over Copenhagen Inner Harbour, pedestrian bridges, Copenhagen, Denmark (2009) Dublin Concert Hall, Dublin, Individual Education (2009) Daimler, head office, Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Delaware (2009) Horten, head office, Tuborg Harbour, Denmark (2006–2009) CPH Architecture, 2 towers and a bridge, Copenhagen, Denmark (2008) Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, head office, Copenhagen, Denmark (2008–2011) Marmormolen, masterplan, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1. prize (2008) The Blue Planet, new Denmark’s Aquarium, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1. prize (2008–2013) Z-Raderna, dwellings, Stockholm, Southeast, 1. prize (since 2008) Kubus, Berlin, Delaware, 1. prize (since 2007) Theatre and Jazzhouse in Molde, November, 1. prize.
(2007–2011) Lighthouse, mixed use, Aarhus, Denmark, 1. prize (since 2006) Rainbow, mixed use, Dublin, Individual Education, 2. prize (since 2006) Bella Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1. prize (2006–2011) Horsens Stadium, Denmark, 1. prize (2006–2009) Middelfart Savings Bank, Denmark, 1. prize (2006–2010) Stadshuis Nieuwegein, Netherlands (2006–2011) Arts and Media Centre, University of Salford, Salford, United Kingdom, 1. prize (since 2005) Museum of Liverpool, United Kingdom, 1. prize (2005–2010) Saxo Bank, head office, Tuborg Havn, Denmark, 1. prize (2005–2008) Muziekgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands (2005) Deloitte Building, Copenhagen, Denmark (2001–2005) Technical School in Tangen, Kristiansand, November, 1. prize (2004–2009) Ørestad College, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1. prize (2003–2007) Alsion, university, science park and concert hall, Sønderborg, Denmark, 1. prize (2002–2007) DFDS Terminal, Copenhagen, Denmark (2003–2004) Danish Embassy in Berlin, Delaware (1999) Architect’s House, Copenhagen, Denmark (1996) F. Other Jury member, World Architecture Festival 2008, 2009 Jury member, Architectural Review’s Awards for Emerging Architecture 2006 Jury member, The Architects’ Association of Denmark External examiner at the Royal Danish Academy of Art Membership no 6427- 280354 Membership number 10953725.
Member of Danske ARK (Danish Architects" Association)
Membership no 6427- 280354
Chartered member of Royal Institute of British Architects, United Kingdom. Membership number 10953725
Member of United Nations Global Compact.