Hother A. Paludan

Hother A. Paludan (9 October 1871 – 2 August 1956) was a Danish architect and civil servant noted for his restoration work on Jutland churches and for his architectural practice in both Aalborg and Copenhagen. Trained at the Technical School and the School of Architecture under Hans Jørgen Holm, he later ran his own studio, taught construction and furniture design, and managed restoration projects at Amalienborg. He also served on the board of the Aalborg Historical Museum, becoming its chairman in 1929.

Biography Born in Rårup, his parents were the chaplain (later the vicar) Otto Frederik Paludan and Sophie Frederikke Worm. Paludan attended the Technical School in 1891–94. From 1898 until 1904, he studied at the School of Architecture under Hans Jørgen Holm. Paludan was employed by Holm in the refurbishment of estates in Allholm and Vallø in 1894–1902; he was employed by Hack Kampmann in 1902. Paludan received the KA Lars Scholarship in 1902–03 at which time he took a study tour through Europe.

From 1902, Paludan owned a design studio in Copenhagen, moving the business in 1905 to Aalborg, where he stayed until 1932. He taught construction and furniture design at Tech College Aalborg until 1922. During the period of 1933–47, he was again in Copenhagen. From 1932 to 1942, he managed work being done at Amalienborg.

Paludan received many commissions for restoration and rebuilding projects in Jutland churches. He was a member of the Board of Aalborg Historical Museum in 1907–33, Chairman 1929–33. He was made Knight of the Dannebrog in 1929.

On 10 September 1905 in Valløby, he married Elisabeth Rode (1875-1971). He was the father of the administrator Arvid Paludan (1910-2006). Paludan died in Hellerup in 1956 and is buried in Hellerup Cemetery.

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