Helle Juul facts for kids

Helle Juul, born in 1954, is a talented architect from Denmark. She works with her husband, Flemming Frost. Together, they focus on designing cities and public spaces. In 1990, they started their own company, Juul Frost Arkitekter, in Copenhagen.

About Helle Juul's Life

Helle Juul was born on June 29, 1954. Her hometown is Vester Hjermitslev in Jutland, Denmark. She studied architecture at the Aarhus School of Architecture. She finished her studies there in 1981.

Early Career and Education

After graduating, Helle began working with Flemming Frost. He was also a student there. From 1984 to 1989, Helle led the Skala Architecture Gallery. She also helped edit the Skala journal. This journal was about architecture.

Later, she became the head of the Danish Architecture Centre. In 1994, she earned a special degree called a PhD. She got it from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Her research looked at how buildings and spaces change over time.

In 1996, she helped organize a big exhibition. It was held at Charlottenborg Palace. The exhibition was called "Overlooking the city: Copenhagen as it is perceived." It showed how people see Copenhagen.

Work at Juul Frost Arkitekter

Helle Juul and Flemming Frost started Juul Frost Arkitekter in 1990. Helle has worked a lot on urban and campus projects. This means she helps design cities and university areas. She especially focuses on creating public spaces. These are places like parks or plazas where people can gather.

Helle has also taught architecture in Denmark and other countries. She has organized art shows. She has written many articles and books about architecture. She often joins discussions about making city spaces better for everyone.