Award winning architects specialising in Cultural buildings & Museums, Urban Heritage conservation & sensitive site development.

Working with Historic Trusts, Local Authorities, Cultural Institutions & Communities across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East.

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  • "We have worked with Galmstrup in the context of a multi million euro refurbishment of the interpretation of Athlone Castle. I have been struck by the freshness of thought that Galmstrup have brought to the project from day one. They challenge preconceptions and innovate new and inspiring solutions. They are working within extremely tight deadlines and are delivering excellent results."

    Andrew Smith - Product Development Manager, Fáilte Ireland

  • “Galmstrup have an ability to see museums potential in modern society, and an extraordinary ability to run processes getting stakeholders working together towards common goals.”

    — Lene Høst-Madsen, Director Museum Skanderborg

  • “I’m mightily grateful, personally and on behalf of EHT, for the amount of enthusiasm and sheer hard work that the Galmstrup team have put into this project. I really do feel it’s in good hands.”

    — Christine Bell, CEO Eyemouth Harbour Trust

  • "I was very impressed with the quality of the work produced and in particular in the interactions with the communities, and would have no hesitation in engaging Galmstrup for similar roles in the future."

    — Clea Warner, GM Islands & Highlands, National Trust for Scotland

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Museums & Culture

We design and deliver complex Museum and Cultural buildings – from museum and visitor centres to galleries and exhibition design.  We understand complex processes and deliver quality projects with a pragmatic mindset.  

We deliver projects from strategies, inception and ideation to statutory processing and development of technical drawings and details ready for construction.   We manage and coordinate the design team and work hand-in-glove with our clients, collaborators and contractors delivering on time and to budget.

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Culture & Community

We work closely with clients and communities to refine briefs and develop projects to meet their specific needs.  We look to add value to the places we work in and get the biggest possible impact for the end users within their budgets.  We work with local assets and materials to create buildings that create sense of belonging for the community and suitable for their context.

Our community projects range from transformation of existing structures and new community buildings to smaller local interventions and capacity building – all with strong shared values.              

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Heritage & Masterplanning

We prepare masterplans for sensitive historic sites and structures - from large cultural heritage building complexes and heritage villages to urban heritage sites and entire natural landscapes.  We work with protected sites such as National Monuments, NNR, SSSI and UNESCO sites ensuring statutory protection while enhancing visitor experiences.  

We initiate projects through engagement identifying core purpose and directions.  We drive projects forward from ideas to implementation defining priorities and parameters, examine context conditions and shape narratives. Our plans range from open-ended “what-if” concepts to detailed, multi-layered appraisals and proposals ensuring long-term sustainable places for and with people.

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How we do it

We work with a strong Scandinavian DNA, inspired by the Danish saying “hænderne i jorden” (hands in the earth).  For us every project requires a new beginning, one where we go back to first principles, search for the essence of each place and people, culture and meaning, before we set pen to paper. 

Our mantra is:

  • Projects with Purpose - what is it for, not what is it

  • Placemaking with People - with, not about

  • Process & Prototyping - patience and persistence

We walk the ground, feel the weather and the natural world, sense the reality of life, meet with the people whose home, living, community and history it is.  Our proposals emerge as direct responses to what and who is there. We listen and engage with our clients, their culture, goals and communities.  

We design, develop and deliver projects centred around people and rooted in the narrative and meaning of a place.  We are inspired by local cultures, methods and craftsmanship and seek solutions that help these thrive.  We achieve pragmatic outcomes with a sensible approach and always together.

With over 20 years of international experience working as architects, planners, exhibition designers and client advisors within the cultural sector - we bring together and lead large multidisciplinary design, consultancy and client teams working closely with high-profile stakeholders.  

Our work centres around the civic sphere, varying in type and scale from immersing ourselves with on sensitive multi-layered contexts & communities, cultures & collections.

Meet the Team

Anne Marie Galmstrup

DIRECTOR

DipArch (Bartlett), ARB, RIBA, RIAS, ICOM

Benedicte Valla

ARCHITECT

Bénédicte Valla, MSc Arch (EPFL), ARB

Claire McMenamin

SENIOR ARCHITECT

DipArch (UCD), ARB

Clarissa Chau

ARCHITECT


DipArch (AA), ARB, RIBA

Kazumi Koseko

PRACTICE MANAGER

ACCA

Mateusz Zwijacz

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

DipArch (Bartl.)

Robin Cole-Hamilton

CULTURAL STRATEGY

FRSA (Edin)

Saif Sanoufe

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

BA Architecture (Westminster)

Jinny Sheffield

INTERPRETATION

BA Hons Theatre Design

Drew Yates

ARCHITECT

DipArch (London Met.), ARB

Noha Qari

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

MArch Architecture (Dar ALHekma)

Nela Andrieş

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

MArch Architecture (Bukraest)

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Engagement

Committed to Community Engagement we established our non-profit Imaginations Cross Cultures in 2016. 

Imaginations outset is to foster greater cross-cultural understanding between young people through creative co-creations across professions, ages and national borders. Activities are focused on making full scale creative responses to how our built environment can best reflect and foster a local cultural identity and better civil society.

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Visit us

Galmstrup Architects
2 Providence Yard
Ezra Street
Columbia Road
London E2 7RJ

T: 020 3342 1975
E: info@galmstrup.com

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We are hiring: Associate Architect

‍Galmstrup Architects is a design-led practice specialising in cultural buildings and heritage projects.  We work with museums and galleries, visitor and community centres and the transformation of cultural heritage assets.

This is an opportunity for the right candidate to work across multiple smaller projects, overseeing and supporting our Project Architects ensuring quality, compliance and delivery at the later stages of projects.  

We are searching for an Associate Architect with strong technical skills and site experience.  Successful candidates will have strong detailing and coordination skills, and excellent understanding of procurement and construction.  They will must demonstrate strong coordination, communication and collaborative skills, as wells as knowledge of UK compliance and statutory processing. 

The Associate Architect will be working closely with the founder to shape future of the practice – giving input and taking active part into the development of the practice.  We are searching for someone who is self-motivated, structured and who wants to be part of growing our practice.

Essential skills:

  • candidates must be RIBA Part III qualified 8+ years and ARB registered

  • strong, coherent design and detailing skills aligned with Galmstrup’s ethos

  • must have worked extensively across RIBA Stage 4 and Stage 5 in the UK

  • technical standards, planning applications, and industry regulations knowledge

  • excellent communication and coordination skills

  • internal team management ability and collaborative attitude

  • ability to multitask and work across several projects concurrently

  • fluent spoken and written English

  • eligible to work in the UK

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We offer:

  • a collaborative studio environment

  • competitive salaries and pension

  • 28 days annual leave incl. Bank holidays + 3 days Christmas closure + Birthday leave

  • flexible start and finishing times

  • full-time or 4-days a week opportunity

  • training and career development plan

  • regular CPDs

  • paid ARB fees

  • social awaydays and regular office lunches

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How to apply:
Please submit your CV and examples of your work (max 10MB) to:  info@galmstrup.com

  • ‍Interviews will be ongoing, and immediate start

  • we apologise in advance that we are only able to respond to successful candidates

  • no agencies, please

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