Cobe : In Transformation – Dan Stubbergaard
Through seventeen reflections on transformation projects, this richly illustrated volume explores COBE's two decades of working in dialogue with existing buildings, places and communities. Examining the principles behind retention, renewal and adaptation, it considers the opportunities and challenges of choosing to work with the built environment rather than replacing it.
Ranging from large-scale masterplans and urban regeneration projects to finely crafted architectural interventions, each case study reveals a distinctive relationship between past and present. Together, they offer a thoughtful and accessible exploration of contemporary architectural practice, demonstrating how sensitive transformation can balance heritage and identity with the demands of modern life.
Essential reading for architects, students, planners and anyone interested in the future of our historic and built environment.
Author: Dan Stubbergaard, Ida Bjerga & Birke Langkjær Jakobsen
Publisher: Danish Architectural Press
Format: Paperback
Pages: 356
ISBN: 9788774078531
Publication date: May 2026