Copenhagen historic district gets billion-kroner revamp

16/05/2025, 15:34

Look down at Bremerholm Street as the street is envisioned to look after the facelift. Illustration: Praksisarkitekter

The iconic building at Bremerholm 33, best known as Danske Bank’s former headquarters, is first in line. Going forward, it will house offices and retail while being restored to its original look.

In an area comprising Holmens Kanal, Bremerholm, Asylgade, Laksegade and Vingårdstræde, a cohesive, mixed-use quarter is being developed. This will include retail, restaurants, office spaces, a parking facility and a hotel. The area has a total floor space of 50,200 sq.m including basements. Completion is expected in 2028.

“We’re starting with Bremerholm 33 and working our way through the project from there. Laksegade Quarter will also get a brand new plaza, a new passage between Holmens Kanal and Laksegade, trees, green spaces, new paving and several new urban spaces. It’s a complete transformation of a previously closed-off area,” says Bjarke Mikkelsen, CEO of Thylander Group.

The Facts:

Developer: Anpartsselskabet Holmens Kanal, owned by AWL Properties I (Luxembourg investment fund), Thylander Group (Danish developer), KanAm Grund Group (German asset manager), and a German commercial pension fund for doctors. Thylander and KanAm are leading the project on behalf of the owners.

Architecture: Elgaard (lead), Praksis (exteriors), Signal (interiors), Cobe (landscape)
Engineering: Artelia (lead), EKJ (subconsultant)
Client Advisory: Dominia, Emcon

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