THE CENTER OF THE KINGDOM
During the Medieval period, Nyborg Castle and the fortified city were the centers of power. The Danehof, the first Danish Parliament, resided in Nyborg Castle.

THE CENTER OF THE KINGDOM
During the Medieval period, Nyborg Castle and the fortified city were the centers of power. The Danehof, the first Danish Parliament, resided in Nyborg Castle.


TODAY
Over the past 800 years, Nyborg Castle has changed significantly and its historical importance has been altered. The historical tournament plaza has been turned into a parking lot. The once towering watchtower has been shortened. The moat is overgrown. The Royal Wing, although the most impressive relic, does not fully reveal the grandeur of the past.


TODAY
Over the past 800 years, Nyborg Castle has changed significantly and its historical importance has been altered. The historical tournament plaza has been turned into a parking lot. The once towering watchtower has been shortened. The moat is overgrown. The Royal Wing, although the most impressive relic, does not fully reveal the grandeur of the past.

ARCHITECTURAL GESTURE
The historical ring wall was, and remains, the fundamental element that forms the castle. It unites the different sections of the castle and reestablishes the imposing presence it had as a fortification. Rather than rebuilding the ring wall based on its historic location, the reestablishment of the wood and brick wall is based on the program.

ARCHITECTURAL GESTURE
The historical ring wall was, and remains, the fundamental element that forms the castle. It unites the different sections of the castle and reestablishes the imposing presence it had as a fortification. Rather than rebuilding the ring wall as a an copy of the past, the architectural gestures interprets a new ring wall based on its historic location. And within the fortification a timber 'barn' is introduced, creating a clear distinction between what was once a heavy defensive structure and the life it protected within.











Program: | Museum, plaza and restauration |
Size: | +2500 |
Location: | Nyborg, Denmark |
Client: | Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen |
Year: | 2016 - |
Type: | Invited competition, 1. place |
Collaborators: | Cubo, VMB, SJ, Mogens Morgen, Schønherr og Schul |
Role: | Architectural lead |
Status: | Ongoing |
Team JAJA: | Jan Tanaka, Kathrin Gimmel, Jakob S. Christensen, Nam Nyugen, Giacomo Pizzo, Thilde Bjørkskov, Hannes S. Haak, Ananda Ehret, Jeppe Stubberup, Emil Scharnweber, Sam De Boever, John Christensen m.fl. |