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MAGAZINE URBAN QUALITY. NEARBY NATURE. CLOSE TO THE WORLD. Explore Copenhagen's new, sustainable and wonderfully diverse neighbourhood.

What makes Bellakvarter so special? Interview with the architect Dan Stubbergaard from the architectural office, COBE.

We want to live in the city Copenhageners and experts outline the qualities of living in the city.

Sustainability you can feel Bellakvarter is green in all sorts of ways.

Live in Bellakvarter Explore BellarĂŚkkerne and KarrĂŠkvarteret.

World-class destination Interview with Allan Agerholm - the man behind Bella Sky and a whole lot more.

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Visulisering af udstillingspladsen af COBE & VLA i KarrĂŠkvarteret

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WELCOME TO COPENHAGEN'S NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD Copenhagen is sought after. Every month, 1,000 new citizens move to the city. Everywhere, from New York to Melbourne, mayors are talking about "Copenhagenising" their cities. And time after time, Copenhagen ranks high — if not highest — in the lists of "most liveable cities". The whole world wants more of Copenhagen, but what is it that makes Copenhagen so extraordinary? We believe that Copenhagen is all about being a place that means something — to someone — in contrast to pointless car parks or uninspiring blocks of flats. Copenhagen is a city that has and wants much more. Its charming blocks and town houses, old neighbourhoods and parks, distinguish the city from an architectural point of view. But there is something more to it. A Copenhagen spirit. It's all about feeling welcome and safe. It's the special way we encounter each other in the city. For decades, Bella Center has been a meeting point for the whole world. Until now, most of the meetings have taken place indoors. But we are now well on the way to creating an entire neighbourhood, where people can both live and work. In other words we are going to transform the mundane parking areas surrounding Bella Center into a new, genuine Copenhagen neighbourhood. And we're building in an authentic Copenhagen style. We will take the best from the urban environments we know from around the town — their scale, density and vitality — but we will also dare to think differently and innovatively when it makes sense. It's all about building sustainably so people can feel it. About creating a neighbourhood where wild nature starts on your doorstep, and where there is focus on long-term solutions that make a real difference. With Bellakvarter we will create a Copenhagen neighbourhood with character. A local neighbourhood with a strong identity and an international vision. A vibrant, green city, investigating new ways of sustainable and urban living. A neighbourhood that brings out the very best in Danish design tradition. A neighbourhood with a personality that stands out — and makes sense.

We hope you will help create life in Bellakvarter. Frank Jensen Mayor of Copenhagen

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BELLAKVARTER IN A NUTSHELL

If you had to explain the essence of Bellakvarter on an elevator ride, it would be imperative to mention five core qualities: Bellakvarter is international, diverse and quintessentially Copenhagen. There is all the nature you could wish for, but it is still close to the city centre and the airport.

A NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD with the essence of Copenhagen Inspiration for Bellakvarter was drawn from the classic Copenhagen block — which we know from the old "bridge quarter" neighbourhoods and terraced houses such as Kartoffelrækkerne and Humleby — and enhanced with modern Copenhagen lifestyle and sustainability. Bellakvarter will be a local neighbourhood with everything a neighbourhood should have — homes, shops, kindergartens, cafés, public spaces and pocket parks.

AN INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION in a local urban environment As an international conference destination, Bellakvarter will attract visitors from all over the world. With the biggest conference, trade show, and hotel facilities in Scandinavia, the neighbourhood will be a magnet for unique events, focusing particularly on Nordic design, fashion and furniture. The combination of international attraction and local urban environment will make Bellakvarter very special.

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A GENUINE CITY with nature on your doorstep Bellakvarter is close to nature. The neighbourhood is located right next to Amager Common and is designed to create a feeling of nature throughout the expanse. The countless green spaces and pocket parks in Bellakvarter are tied together by verdant avenues, and water makes its presence felt in the neighbourhood's advanced rainwater management system involving refreshing canals and lakes.

CLOSE TO CENTRAL COPENHAGEN and the world The location of Bellakvarter is nothing less than great. On the Metro you can get to NĂ¸rreport in 10 minutes, to the airport in 15 minutes and, from 2017, to the Town Hall Square in just 8 minutes. If you are driving, the motorway can quickly take you to Sweden or the rest of Denmark. And if you are on a bike, in next to no time you can cycle through the wild landscape of Amager Common to Islands Brygge and

the rest of Copenhagen.

A DIVERSE NEIGHBOURHOOD where people come together Bellakvarter will be a diverse neighbourhood, where people will live, work and come to visit. This is where housing, commerce, trade, conference and hotel facilities blend with start-ups, corporate headquarters, accessible residential and student accommodation and ingenious penthouse flats. Bellakvarter will not be a nondescript residential district, but a diverse place brimming with the same character present in the old Copenhagen neighbourhoods.

AFTER

BEFORE

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The area around Bella Center was characterised by fences, logistics areas and car parks.

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The new plan for Bellakvarter removes 70% of the fencing in the area and creates a brand new, Copenhagen-style neighbourhood. 9

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OVERVIEW OF

Bellakvarter Royal Golf Club — a golf course

Bellakvarter will be a diverse neighbourhood where housing, workplaces and international conferences will rub shoulders. Here you can enjoy an overview of all the different places, housing, businesses and public spaces that exist — or are in the pipeline — in Bellakvarter.

with international standards.

Bella Park — a green public

space for residents and visitors.

International House — office hotel for more than 100 companies.

Comwell Conference Center Copenhagen — conference and meeting facilities.

Neighbourhood square — rallying

point and playground in Bellarækkkerne.

Bella Center — The biggest, greenest exhibition and conference centre in Northern Europe.

Multistorey car parks

that will give something back to the neighbourhood.

Day care center with a playground on the roof.

Sydhaven — an active

urban garden for residents and conference guests.

Bellarækkerne Modern town houses inspired by classic Copenhagen districts like

Modern blocks with green courtyards.

Kartoffelrækkerne. There will be quiet streets to play in, neighbourhood squares and loads of greenery. Completion of the first houses is scheduled for 2016.

Copenhagen Airport is just 15 minutes away.

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Bella Business Cluster

Amager Common — the largest green area in Copenhagen.

To the north, there will be a combined commercial and residential area and improved facilities for Bellakvarter. Here, there is an opportunity to build one of the last corporate head offices in Copenhagen in really close proximity to the city. AC HOTEL BELLA SKY

It has not yet been decided when the area will be developed.

The largest design-hotel in Scandinavia.

A possible new hall with a green roof.

New corportate head office? with a view of the Common.

CIFF Showrooms — The biggest fashion house for professionals in Scandinavia.

The exhibition plaza

adjacent to the new entrance to Bella Center

Bellakvarter Plaza with cafés & shops.

Metro only a 10 minute

ride to the heart of the city.

Pocket parks and

usable street spaces.

Karrékvarteret The inspiration for Bella's housing blocks has been drawn from the classic Copenhagen block, which is common in the old Copenhagen districts like Nørrebro and Vesterbro. These will, however, be complemented by modern, Copenhagen-style housing quality and a strong focus on sustainability. Completion of the first flats is scheduled for 2018.

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What’s so great about Copenhagen?

We have taken a look at what people around the world say about the fair capital of Denmark.

Connected to the best spots in town

How many hotspots can you reach within 15 minutes with the metro from Bellakvarter?

A new neighbourhood – for Copenhagen and the world

Interview with the architect Dan Stubbergaard from the architectural office COBE — one the minds behind the master plan for Bellakvarter.

From Bella Center to Bellakvarter

Follow the transformation from a conference center to a genuine Copenhagen neighbourhood.

Development is created by the right people

Interview with Oscar Crohn, Managing Partner in Solstra Capital Partners — the major investor in Bellakvarter — about what it takes to ensure quality in an urban development process.

Naturally in the city: Bellarækkerne & Karrékvarteret

Read about the two new residential areas, where city and nature meet: Bellarækkerne and Karrékvarteret

Copenhagen buildings with character

How do you build to suit current and future Copenhageners? Interview with the property developer Rasmus Friis from Tetris A/S.

We want to be part of something bigger

Interview with the anthropologist Rikke Ulk about the lifestyle we look for when we look for a place to live.

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The way we want to live

How does a place acquire a genuine atmosphere?

What does it take to create a sustainable city?

Q&A with Copenhageners about what matters when we decide where to live.

Interview with the cultural planner Christian Pagh about what culture design means and the cultural development of Bellakvarter.

Bellakvarter is a frontrunner when it comes to sustainability. Find out what impact this has had on the planning of the neighbourhood.

Everyday life in the city

Why work in the city?

Vision: Creatinga world scene in Copenhagen

See what it is like to work in Bellakvarter — and the possibility to create a new and dynamic business cluster where corporations and start-ups rub shoulders.

Q&A with a Copenhagener and an expat about working in Copenhagen — and not outside the city!

Interview with Kristian Andersen — director of the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair and the design trade show, northmodern — about big visions and hard work.

Visiting Bellakvarter: International Copenhagen

World-class sustainable destination

Bellakvarter will be a truly diverse neighbourhood that will bring housing, workplaces and an international conference destination together. Read about the many different activities happening in the neighbourhood.

Interview with Allan Agerholm, Chief Hospitality Officer for BC Hospitality Group

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WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT COPENHAGEN? Copenhagen has won the prize as "The World's Most Liveable City" several times. But what is it that makes the city so great? We have taken a look at what people from around the world say about the Danish capital. In our effort to find out why Copenhagen is so hyped at the moment, we have met up with Liv Thøger. Liv used to be Brand Director for Open Copenhagen — an organisation that formerly branded Copenhagen all around the world. Today she runs the WAUW Copenhagen blog. We meet Liv on the Snorrebro bridge that connects the two sides of Christianshavn. It's drizzling. A handful of tourists have defied the weather and jumped on board a canal tour boat, which quietly chugs past the countless sailing boats moored in the canal. On a day like today, it is very clear that sunshine is not Copenhagen's major attraction, so we ask Liv what tourists enthuse about when they talk about Copenhagen. "Traditionally it was images of the Little Mermaid and the fairy tale feeling of the old city that drew people's attention. But when you hear people speak about Copenhagen today, it also involves things like our unique bicycle culture. Just think of initiatives such as the Green Biking Lane that runs René Redzepi, NOMA

through the city or the bike bridge, The Bicycle Snake, specifically made for cyclists. Most other cities have never considered prioritising cyclists Copenhagen was ranked Number 1 in Monocle's "Global Quality of Life Survey" in 2008, 2013 and 2014. The survey highlights urban life, urban design, transport, sustainability and bicycle friendliness as the city's essential qualities.

over motorists, so many people are looking in our direction. Our bicycle culture also contributes to another common perception of Copenhagen as a safe, clean and friendly city. Our statement about being CO2 neutral by 2025 shows that we are not afraid to take action and have a serious attitude towards environmental issues. Another matter you can't ignore is the rise of new Nordic food. With NOMA in the driving seat, the Copenhagen culinary scene

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality of life in Copenhagen begins with the kind of intelligent, human-centric urban planning that the city is known for. The pioneering rejection of an automobile-centric development strategy in the 1960s paved the way for the city we see today. The human scale is cherished, and bicycles and pedestrians rule the streets." Monocle

Knippelsbro â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the link between Slotsholmen and Christianshavn

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has been red hot for the past 10 years, and we have witnessed a big increase of gourmet tourists dropping by." The drizzle has now turned into an insistent shower, so we seek shelter in a little coffee shop. Seasonal depression is just round the corner, so we ask Liv: How on earth has Copenhagen managed to come out on top in the Monocle Quality of Life Survey for two consecutive years? "Compared to many other countries, we have a very reasonable work/life balance. We don't work quite so much, and I believe that enhances our quality

"I have, as a Copenhagener, this funny feeling that every morning when I wake up, I am quite sure that the city is a little bit better than it was yesterday, and I think it’s wonderful to live in a city where you can have that feeling."

of life, having more time to spend with our families and the people we care about. The city has also become a place that cares for its

Jan Gehl, architect and owner of Gehl Architects Dronning Louise Bridge

inhabitants at every stage of their lives. 30 years ago, most people moved to the suburbs, when they had completed their education and started a family. Today, families with children continue to live in the city. The fact that it's pretty easy to work, live and get around in the city contributes to a great quality of life. The rest of the world finds it interesting that we are so committed to sustainable urban development – for example in Nordhavn, Carlsberg and Bellakvarter. We're really looking at better ways of connecting work with family life. And the fact that we're creating new urban areas where people can really live with their families. That's hard in many other large towns and cities." The rain continues to drum against the window and we drink the last mouthful of coffee. Half way through the door Liv interjects: "Unfortunately, when it comes to weather, we can't quite compete with southern European cities. On the other hand, we really appreciate it when the sun finally does come out. Then we really make a point of using the city."

About Liv Thøger Liv Thøger was Brand Director for Open Copenhagen. Today she is a freelance brand and communications advisor. She also runs the blog WAUW Copenhagen. Here she publishes stories and information about the perception of Copenhagen abroad.

"Copenhagen is the coolest city on the planet right now." The Observer

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"If Copenhagen was a person, that person would be generous, beautiful, elderly, but with a flair. A human being that has certain propensities for quarrelling filled with imagination and with appetite for the new and with respect for the old â&#x20AC;&#x201D; somebody who takes good care of things and of people." Connie Nielsen, Actress

The Royal Danish Life Guards keep traditions alive.

The new bicycle bridge over America Square. Designed by Dissing + Weitling.

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CONNECTED TO THE BEST SPOTS IN TOWN Bellakvarter is close to many of Copenhagen's hot spots. We have compiled a list of all the places you can easily get to by Metro.

BELLA CENTER AND AC HOTEL BELLA SKY

HARBOUR BATH ISLANDS BRYGGE

Bella Center Stn.

Islandsbrygge Stn.

Bella Center is the largest and

The ship-shaped harbour

best-known conference destination

baths have become a real

in Denmark. Every year, thousands

Copenhagen establishment.

of visitors flock here to attend

Since 2003 the baths have

conferences, which cover everything

symbolised a fresh start for

from medicine to fashion. Add to

Copenhagen Harbour. At last

this the iconic AC Hotel Bella Sky

the water was clean enough

Copenhagen, designed by 3xNiel-

to swim in. Ever since, the

sen, and you have a world-class

Harbour has echoed with the

conference destination.

sound of happy swimmers.

AMAGER BEACH PARK Amager Strand Stn.

A few years ago, this was a poor excuse for a beach with no sand and loads of algae in the water. That was before the creation of Amager Beach Park. Copenhagen rapidly fell in love with Amager. The Beach Park is constructed out in the sea with Øresund on one side and a tranquil canal towards the land side. The miles of sandy beach mean that Helgoland Public Baths and Kastrup Søbad Seawater Lido have optimal swimming facilities.

THE AIRPORT AND FLYVERGRILLEN Copenhagen Airport

On several occasions Copenhagen Airport has been heralded as one of the best airports in the world. Every time Tyler Brûlé's Monocle ranks Copenhagen as the best city in the world (it's happened three times now), access to the airport scores the highest marks. If you're not boarding a plane, you can always drop in at the legendary Flyvergrillen for a hot dog and a bottle of chocolate milk and watch the planes land and take off.

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TORVEHALLERNE

COPENHAGEN ZOO

Nørreport Stn.

Frederiksberg Stn.

Copenhagen's food mecca. In Torve-

Copenhagen Zoo is beautifully

hallerne you will find French free-range

located on top of Copenhagen's only

chickens, fresh monk fish cheeks, olives

hill, midway between Frederiksberg

in barrels, hipster coffee and Stone Age

Gardens and Søndermarken. Here,

grub. One stand is devoted exclusively

wild animals live in houses designed

to Danish foods from small independent

by top international architects. The

producers, while another sells spices

Savannah is the habitat of giraffes,

from all over the world. Torvehallerne is the place to buy delicacies. And if you

rhinos, zebras, gazelles and deer, all roaming around freely together — the

need a break from shopping, you can

lion has his own enclosure though.

grab a glass of wine and a quick bite.

NYHAVN

Kongens Nytorv Stn. Nyhavn is classic Copenhagen: loads of life, food and beer — with a generous dose of jazz thrown in during the summer. Many tourists greatly appreciate the old-fashioned Copenhagen architecture and the open sandwiches that are served in many of Nyhavn's eating joints. Others simply enjoy the urban buzz.

CHRISTIANIA

Christianshavns Stn. Freetown Christiania was established in 1971 with the objective of creating a society in which the individual could exist freely, but with responsibility to the community — and smoke hash. The political implications have always been a struggle, but it is a very special place to hang out, go to a concert or enjoy an excellent dinner.

THE LAKES Forum Stn.

Between the City Centre and the old "bridge" districts are the Lakes stretching in a beautiful semi-circle. Heaps of ducks and swans inhabit the waters. The paths around the lakes constitute Copenhagen's busiest jogging route. In winter, when the Lakes are frozen over, children go ice skating. In summer, their parents sail round in pedal boats. The Dronning Louise Bridge on the way to Nørrebro is the favourite hang-out spot for hipsters when the sun peeks out.

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A NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR COPENHAGEN AND THE WORLD

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Bellakvarter is a remarkable neighbourhood that brings together international conference guests and resident families barbecuing in the garden. The inspiration comes from the old neighbourhoods of Copenhagen. We have met Dan Stubbergaard, the man behind the Bellakvarter master plan. By Morten Scholz

FROM NO MAN'S LAND TO TOWN

Bellakvarter will be Copenhagen's new hotspot

The architectural offices, COBE and Vilhem

when it comes to urban development, completely

Lauritzen Architects are responsible for the

transforming Bella Center as we know it today.

Bellakvarter master plan. We set up a meeting

What inspires Dan is the thought that this is going

The master plan focuses particularly on gaps,

with the founder of COBE, Dan Stubbergaard on

to be a brand new type of town "Think ten years

breaks, and the creation of plazas and public and

a Tuesday morning in COBE's practice on Paper

down the line. When a Chinese doctor attends a

semi-public spaces, all of which will help ensure

Island between Christianshavn and Holmen. The

conference in Bella Center, on his way to and from

that Bellakvarter can embrace everyone: residents,

post-industrial studio on the first floor is designed

the conference he'll traverse a dense, vibrant town

users and visitors alike.

in white, clean lines and raw concrete. Small piles

with many of the classic Copenhagen qualities.

of creative clutter surrounds the young staff. This

Instead of trundling round, as he would nowadays,

is what an architect's lair looks like.

in a wind-swept no man's land."

Clutching a cup of coffee, Dan arrives in the

Dan goes on: "Copenhagen is known for its

practice's library. He is all smiles and looks a bit

atmosphere. Let's call it Copenhagen Living or

like a big happy polar bear. Before I even have time

Scandinavian Living. It's that quality that visitors â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

to switch on my tape recorder, Dan starts to talk

tourists, conference guests etc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will experience.

enthusiastically about Bellakvarter.

Alongside an upgrade of the conference facilities,

"Think ten years down the line. When a Chinese doctor attends a conference in Bella Center, on his way to and from the conference he'll traverse a dense, vibrant town with many of the classic Copenhagen qualities."

it is precisely that quality we're attempting to de"â&#x20AC;ŚWhat makes the project so interesting is the

velop in Bellakvarter. The plans involve developing

powerful interaction between its local and global

not only the conference facilities, but also the

aspects. Right now Bella Center is surrounded by

areas surrounding them. They'll be transformed

an asphalt desert and parked cars. Soon it'll be an

from a non-place populated by parked cars into

integrated town with housing, businesses and public spaces with room for living." 21

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Nature and water will be present in the town

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Bellakvarter will incorporate all sorts of nature and water systems. The entire district will be landscaped with trees and plants, and features from Amager Common will be incorporated into the town. Lakes will be preserved and developed. Next to plazas and important links there will be open streams, and many public spaces will become distinctively green.

Visualisation of Karrékvarteret by COBE.

Lake in Bellakvarter to be preserved.

Visualisation of courtyard area, Karrékvarteret by COBE.

a vibrant and diverse town with town houses, flats,

What's most exciting is that we are creating a

shops, offices and day care centres.

vibrant town around a conference venue, an area where people will live and lead ordinary lives.

"We're creating a diverse neighbourhood with town houses, flats, shops, offices and day care centres. People will live and work here and there will be visitors from all over the world." This will lend the neighbourhood a very special atmosphere."

People will live and work here and there will be

Ørestad is unique in the sense that it is so close to

visitors from all over the world. We believe this will

Amager Common, one of the most beautiful natural

lend the neighbourhood a very special atmosphere."

areas we have here in Copenhagen. But people are still living in Copenhagen, close to the city, close to

It certainly sounds promising. Is this a typical

the Metro system. And everything is just six minutes

strategy for conference destinations?

away from Kongens Nytorv."

"Strangely enough, no. Internationally speaking,

What will the architecture be like in the area?

it's actually a pretty unique development strategy for a conference destination. Conference centres

"We aim to create an urban neighbourhood that

are usually placed in very isolated locations. Such

will last for many years and acquire a beautiful

areas are usually mono-functional, geared for

patina. There'll be both small-scale elements such

nothing else but conferences. But we believe that

as charming town houses and large-scale elements

people want something more than simply sitting

such as skyscrapers. These will complement the

in a conference building, and we believe that there

AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen and give Ørestad

can be a synergy between visitors and residents.

a totally unique silhouette and signature. I think it will be really beautiful.

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KØBENHAVN ØRESTAD NORD

Green, vibrant links Bellakvarter will be constructed as a green network of urban spaces, connecting the quarter's various areas. The meeting/ conference facilities and the CIFF Showrooms will be opened up and there will be public spaces and plazas for both residents and visitors.

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Israels Plads, designed by COBE

BYPARKEN Visualization of Bella Center designed by COBE & VLA

ØRESTAD CITY FIELDS ØRESTAD DOWNTOWN

CPH MULTIARENA

"You talked about atmosphere before. Can you try

conference centre. At the moment Bella Center

"Specifically, one can say that Bellakvarter will be

and elaborate on the subject of the atmosphere

confronts Ørestad with an 800-metre-long closed

built around a series of urban and park spaces

you imagine?

fence. That is certainly not the most exciting aspect

connected by avenues, like a string of pearls. These

of the neighbourhood. The plan is to open things

public spaces will encircle the conference facilities

"I imagine a really local living experience. High

up towards the Metro and invite Ørestad in, making

and tie the district together with Ørestad and

standards in terms of architecture, nature and the

it an integral part of the town. As a resident or

Amager Common.

immediate environment. There'll be a flourishing

visitor, you will no longer be met with a closed-off

local life, where children play, parents go shopping

back side. Instead you will be greeted by a vibrant

and people go to work. But people will also be living

façade that lights up and invites you in.

and working in an international district that will attract visitors from all over the world. It will be one

Can you say something about the public spaces?

of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in Ørestad.” "We believe that the public spaces adjacent to What will happen to Bella Center in the new

the CIFF Showrooms will achieve the same as, say,

neighbourhood?

Israels Plads, which has just opened, and which we also designed. There is a local community

"Bella Center will rip down some of its old halls and

and schoolchildren play there during the day, but

construct new facilities. In other words, it means

there are also lots of tourists and people on their

that we will update the actual conference facilities

way to and from work. There's space for activities,

and create a more modern, internationally aligned

playgrounds, sports fields and quiet pocket parks.

"We believe that the public spaces, which will be adjacent to the CIFF Showrooms, will achieve the same as, say, Israels Plads, which has just opened, and which we also designed."

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It sounds like Copenhagen. Did you draw inspiration from any specific place in Copenhagen? "The string of pearls will form a kind of green buffer zone between the existing Bella Center and the new Bellakvarter. That's just like Frederiksberg

In Bellakvarter the public spaces are placed as pearls on a string The masterplan for Bellakvarter has a clear approach; Around Bella Center a number of diverse urban spaces are developed and connected by wide avenues - like pearls on a string.

Avenue. You have the buildings, and then you have that lovely stretch of greenery.

Frederiksberg Avenue

"The district will be intimate with lots of small plazas, staggered streets and loads of variation. People will see clearly that our priorities are urban life and sustainability."

Alléer binder kvarteret sammen

We will make the same kind of incision in Bellak-

Bellakvarter will be tied together by distinct green avenues, plazas and urban spaces that can be used by both locals and visitors.

varter, creating a green border zone between the CIFF Showrooms, the conference facilities and the new residential area. The string will be an airy green oasis, and the actual pearls will be all the small plazas, which will create space for living. I think it will create the setting for a really exciting neighbourhood, where I'd happily live myself.

AMAGER COMMON — COPENHAGEN'S WILD BACK GARDEN

From the doorstep of Bellakvarter there is nature as far as the eye can see. Fresh air and protected vegetation are given free rein in an area that is about three times larger than the Deer Park in Klampenborg. On the open plains you can spot rare migratory birds, go scrumping for apples or just unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city. Standing on the Amager Fælled, it is hard to imagine that you are no more than a 10-minute Metro ride away from Kongens Nytorv.

BUS

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PUBLIC SPACES WITH PERSONALITY

Bella Park

The park will draw in the common and guarantee a visual connection to the main Bella Center entrance.

The Bellakvarter urban plan will draw on the rural qualities of Amager Common, but will also have its very own kind of landscape. This will involve a variety of intimate public spaces, pocket parks and street spaces inspired

Hal H Plaza

Link between Bella Center and the new Hall H in an active public space.

The Lake

The existing lake will be preserved and made more accessible for recreational purposes.

The South Garden

An active urban garden on the south-facing side of Bella Center, which will also be available to visitors in Hall C.

by Copenhagen's public spaces. Everything will be united by characteristically lush avenues, and the plazas and recreational spaces will be accessible to both residents and visitors.

Bellakvarter Plaza

The neighbourhood's point of arrival full of urban character and opportunities for cafĂŠs and shops.

The Exhibition Plaza

The new entrance to Bella Center can be used for exhibitions, recreation or a cafĂŠ.

THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBLE FOR BELLAKVARTER

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Housing on Krøyers Plads - designed in collaboration with COBE

The master plan for Bellakvarter is the result of close collaboration between COBE and Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects. The two architectural offices have previously worked together on a number of projects - including Krøyers Plads, which won the prestigious MIPIM award as the best residential building in the world.

Marmormolen, housing in Nordhavn

The Niels Bohr building for the University of Copenhagen

Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects (VLA) work with development and planning, architecture and design. A workforce of 60 talented employees transform knowledge, experience and attitudes into architectural solutions. Their recent projects include the expansion of Copenhagen Airport, the New North Zealand Hospital and sustainable housing on Krøyers Plads. VLA was founded in 1922 by the architect, Vilhelm Lauritzen.

Terminal 3 at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup

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The studio on Paper Island

The architectural office, COBE is known for both urban planning and architectural projects in Copenhagen and abroad. COBE's many projects include the award-winning Northwest Library, the new station buildings at Nørreport, the public space on Israels Plads and the new residential and commercial buildings on Krøyers Plads. In 2012 COBE won the Nykredit Architecture Prize. The owner, Dan Stubbergaard was proclaimed "King of Copenhagen" by Børsen's Pleasure magazine, because of the distinctive mark his firm has made on the capital over the past few years.

The Silo, residential building in Nordhavn

Northwest Library

Israel Plads, new square in the centre of Copenhagen

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FROM BELLA CENTER TO BELLAKVARTER For more than 40 years, Bella Center has accommodated Danish and international trade shows, exhibitions, congresses and conferences. Ever since its establishment in the mid-1960s, Bella Center has been known for growth and an ever growing number of facilities and events. Today, its approximately 200,000 square metres make it the biggest congress and trade show centre in Scandinavia. And now a new neighbourhood is just round the corner.

Bella Center provides the venue for the UN international climate conference, COP15. More than one hundred heads of state from all over the world take part in the 12-day conference.

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The establishment of Scandinavian Trade Mart as a professional shop window for fashion, shoes and leather goods and the furniture industry on the Scandinavian market. Today the CIFF Showrooms consist of CIFF Fashion House and CIFF Shoes.

Copenhagen Trade Fair marks the start of Bella Center, which was then located in BellahĂ¸j. This is where Bella Center got its

Bella Center is

name from.

expanded with Copenhagen Congress Center and a further 17,000 Her Majesty the Queen opens the new Bella Center designed by the architect, Ole Meyer. This paved the way for the international exhibition and congress centre we know today.

square metres. The architects responsible are Dissing + Weitling.

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Central plazas and park areas are constructed, including the area adjacent to Bella Center Metro Station. The Bellakvarter Business Cluster is developed.

The design hotel, AC Hotel Bella Sky opens. Its 23 floors and 812 rooms make it the second-biggest hotel in Scandinavia. The hotel was designed by the renowned 3XN and has direct access to Bella Center.

2025

2016—19

2011 2015

2020 The first completed town houses and flats are inaugurated. Construction of Bellarækkerne is completed.

Bellakvarter is fully developed as a

modern, diverse and vibrant urban neighbourhood.

BC Hospitality Group A/S is one of Denmark's biggest operators in the hotel, trade show and conference industry.

Altogether, BC Hospitality Group A/S commands 1,579 hotel rooms, 162 meeting and conference venues and approx. 200,000 square metres of conference, meeting and event facilities with room for more than 30,000 guests. CIFF Showrooms handles more than 500 leading Scandinavian and international fashion brands, whose Showrooms come

under the aegis of Bella Center. Comwell Conference Center Copenhagen organises more than 1,400 meetings, congresses and trade shows per year.

International House is home to around 100 large and small companies. Construction work for Bellarækkerne and

Central plazas and park areas are constructed, including the neighbourhood square in Bellarækkerne.

Bella Center removes its older halls and opens up to the outside world with new façades.

Karrékvarteret begins.

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DEVELOPMENT IS CREATED BY THE RIGHT PEOPLE

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Solstra Capital Partners are the driving force behind the development of Bellakvarter. We met Oscar Crohn, managing partner in Solstra, for a chat about urban development, multimillion investments and the importance of putting together the right team. By Lasse Kรถhler

We often take cities for granted - especially once

doing something which coincides with our vision.

involves the cultural and identity aspect of urban

they have been built. But what does it actually take

We only work with the very best people, so the

development. We believe it is essential, when

to build a good city? How do you make sure that

people we invite to the table have usually proved

planning a new neighbourhood, to think about how

there will be continuous progress and character?

their worth over a long period of time. It may sound

to support a lively urban character and atmosphere

We arranged to meet Oscar Crohn to learn about

obvious, but if you don't have the right people

right from the beginning.

the practicalities involved in developing an attrac-

in the right place, you won't get anywhere. This

tive city, in which people want to live and work. As a

applies whether the development project involves

It sounds like you have put a lot of thought

partner of Solstra Capital, Oscar has led numerous

getting a company to improve their performance

into the process. Can you explain what

successful development projects.

or when we're developing a whole new neighbour-

your specific role is?

These involve everything from the stabilisation and

hood. When it came to the Bellakvarter Master

resale of the department stores, Illum and Magasin

Plan we chose to appoint a team led by COBE and

Our primary task is to make sure that every single

du Nord, to the construction and development of

Vilhem Lauritzen (VLA), because they have clear,

one of our partners is working toward the same

but different strengths. COBE has shown that they

goal. In that process we are a bit more proactive

can create innovative and sustainable urban plans,

than the average investment firm.

"It may sound obvious, but if you don't have the right people in the right place, you won't get anywhere."

and design places where people really want to live. Meanwhile, VLA have a wealth of practical

When you're involved in development, you simply

experience in rolling out high quality planning and

need to get your hands dirty if you want to find out

construction projects. Together, they make a really

what's going on. That's not something you can read

strong team.

in a quarterly report. At the same time, our position as outsiders means that we have a different per-

Is it only in the context of architecture and

spective on the day-to-day operations. Meaning, we

urban planning that you are so concerned about

can challenge things in a different way compared

finding the right team?

to those standing in the middle of it all.

Right now, BC Hospitality Group and Bellakvarter

No. In addition to architectural firms, we have a

Could you say a bit more about what you mean by

are the company's major investments.

great number of other carefully selected business

"a new perspective"?

the commercial building, Copenhagen Towers II.

partners. For example, we work with the property What is your specific approach to

developers, Tetris A/S because they have a proven

Yes. For example, Bella Center had very large areas

development projects?

track record of efficiently developing large scale

for parking and logistics. They have been there for

building projects at a high pace - while keeping

many years, so people had never questioned the

"When we commit to a project, we spend a lot of

great attention to detail. Less traditionally, we

sheer scale of the logistics - before we came on the

time getting to know the sector to find out who's

have joined forces with Urgent.Agency. Their work

scene. It turned out that a smarter reorganisation

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of logistics only required a fraction of those square

Scandinavia are generally very popular at the

That enables us to focus on quickly making the

metres, thereby creating space for the construction

moment, so we have worked with determination to

selected areas habitable, so people don't end up

of a better town.

unite local qualities with international hotel and

getting engulfed by construction works. The plan is

conference brands. If we can create the impression

to build all of Bellakvarter within 4-5 years. During

that Copenhagen is just outside the front door

the development period, we will deploy a number

of Bella Center, we believe it will strengthen our

of initiatives to enhance the urban environment,

competitiveness and also create a different, more

making it attractive to move here, even though

international urban experience for Copenhageners.

the neighbourhood is not yet fully developed. For

"It's all about discovering how to create the best synergies between the new town and the other activities in the area. This means that sometimes some of our departments have to come up with new ways of doing things. In the long run, that's what makes the difference."

example, we are very interested in using partnerships, with the likes of CIFF, as a driving force to

"We believe that the diversity of the neighbourhood will create a unique atmosphere. "

strengthen the whole area's focus on design and urban culture. Ultimately, what will make Bellakvarter so special? We believe that the diversity of the neighbourhood will create a unique atmosphere. We will be offer-

If our strategy to connect international conference

ing everything from affordable student accommo-

activities and the local urban environment is to

dation to lucrative penthouse apartments. At the

succeed, we have to create a place where people

same time, Bellakvarter is the last area close to

want to live and spend time in. At the same time,

Copenhagen - and the airport - where it is possible

we believe that the myriad conference guests

to construct new, large-scale company head

In my position, it is crucial to focus on holistic

can help support the local retail and business

offices. It means that, in addition to international

solutions. It's all about finding out how to create

community, making it worthwhile to run a shop

conference guests, students and families with

the best synergies between the new town and the

or charming little cafĂŠ. That will eventually make

children, the everyday street scene will also include

other activities in the area. This means that we

Bellakvarter a more interesting place for Copenha-

a number of business people. It is very rare for so

sometimes have to come up with new ways

geners to live in or visit.

many segments of the population to live, work and

of doing things. In the long run, that's what makes the difference.

exist right next to one another. We believe this will It certainly sounds promising. But what is the next

generate a unique dynamic in the neighbourhood.

step in the process?

When Bellakvarter is finished, we hope that the

Can you say a bit more about what synergies you see between Bellakvarter and BC Hospitality Group?

neighbourhood will have so much to offer that it We begin construction in 2015. It is important for

becomes a place people just have to experience -

us that the project does not drag on, so we are

both Copenhageners and visitors.

With the acquisition of Copenhagen Marriott, we

financing the majority of the area ourselves so we

have made it absolutely clear that BC Hospitality

can control the process and get started quickly.

Group is one of the major players in the European

Our plan is to develop the area in phases of about

hotel and conference market. Copenhagen and

30,000 square metres of mixed housing at a time.

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THE DEVELOPERS BEHIND BELLAKVARTER

Magasin du Nord

About Solstra Capital Partners

SOLSTRA

CAPITAL PARTNERS

Solstra Capital Partners is a venture capital firm with offices in Copenhagen and London. Currently they are managing investments amounting to roughly DKK 10 billion. Solstra specialises in buying up and developing companies. Solstra Capital is currently working on a range of development projects, including the Nordic region's largest hospitality provider, BC Hospirality Group A/S, which includes AC Bella Sky Copenhagen, Crowne Plaza, Copenhagen Towers and the Copenhagen Marriott. Solstra Capital is also the main investor in Bellakvarter.

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen

Solstra Capital was established in the aftermath of the Icelandic financial crisis, when the company, backed by a group of international investors, acquired a number of the Nordic investments owned by Icelandic investment banks - including the department stores, Illum and Magasin du Nord. In 2009, Solstra Capital acquired and consolidated the properties and operating companies of Magasin du Nord and Illum. By deploying a number of successful initiatives everything from optimisation of logistics and new business alliances to a rework of the business models - Solstra Capital was able to make both stores profitable and sold them on to relevant property and shopping operators.

Marriott Copenhagen

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Living in Bellakvarter

NATURALLY IN THE CITY

Choosing where to live is choosing how to live. It's all about who and what surrounds you on a daily basis. Today, more families than ever dream about living in the city, but a garden and a green environment are appealing, too. The right balance between city life, the communities of suburbia and proximity to nature can be hard to find. The philosophy behind Bellakvarter is to combine urban quality with accessibility to gardens, green areas and nature. It is the ambition to create housing and public spaces that posses both urban character and natural qualities. And, last but not least, to create a space that embraces diversity and peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different needs. Bellakvarter will incorporate many types of housing and urban features. There will be town houses and block housing, student housing and penthouse apartments, intimate pocket parks and vibrant plazas, owner-occupied flats and council housing. We believe that diversity creates a more vibrant city to live in. Here you can read about the characteristics of Bellakvarter's two new neighbourhoods: BellarĂŚkkerne and the KarrĂŠkvarteret.

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Karrékvarteret Karrékvarteret will border Ørestad Boulevard, adjacent to the CIFF Showrooms. It will be a compact area with angled streets opened up by green interconnected areas. The buildings will be 3-6-storey blocks blended with taller buildings to create variation in the street space. Karrékvarteret is a modern interpretation of the classic Copenhagen block, optimised by focusing on modern domestic comfort — with lots of light and easy access to the space outside.

The South Garden — Lush park for residents and visitors

Day care centre with a

The Exhibition Plaza

playground on the roof

— where exhibitions and city meet

Metro only a 10-minute ride to Copenhagen

Modern multistorey car park,

which will also serve as a local recycling centre

Quiet city streets for use by residents

Pocket park

Variation in the buildings from 3 to 6 storeys

Visualisation of a street in Karrékvarteret from the master plan by COBE and VLA

RESIDENTIAL STREETS AS COMMON SPACE The residential streets in Bellakvarter will form a shared space for the residents. Broad peripheral zones on south-facing corners will invite people to make use of the street. People can hang out, drink coffee and play. Cars will be parked directly in multistorey car parks, so there will be a minimum of traffic in the streets. On the other hand, there will be an abundance of green areas and space for bicycles and city life.

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A MODERN COPENHAGEN BLOCK The starting point for Karrévarteret is the classic Copenhagen block, but in Bellakvarter the traditional building typology will be optimised in terms of densities and light conditions. By varying heights and creating strategic openings in the block, both the flats and the courtyards will get more sunlight.

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BLOCK WITH OPTIMAL LIGHT Numerous initiatives will draw light into the houses and courtyards of the Karrékvarteret. Lower houses will allow sunlight to penetrate further down into the public space. Archways will provide houses and courtyards with more daylight. Selected cut-off corners will enhance sunny areas façades will reduce begrønnet facade and recessed begrønnet facade begrønnet facade

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åben stueetage

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to reflect light further down in the courtyards.

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Visualisation of a street in KarrĂŠkvarteret by COBE

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Visualisation of a block in the Karrékvarteret. By Arkitema.

STREET SPACE WE CAN USE Karrékvarteret will be constructed around street spaces that can actually be used for exercise, games, get-togethers and cafés. Multistorey car park

Day care centre

Open showrooms

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GREEN COURTYARDS The courtyards in Karrékvarteret will be green and lively. People will be able to cross the courtyards, which will also have a homely feel to them. The open blocks will create a welcoming, coherent area to live in and visit, and the courtyards will be designed optimally in terms of creating space for sunlight.

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Wide border zone

Bred kantzone

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Green courtyard in Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Niels Lützen Landscape Architects

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local plaza or pocket park

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åben stueetage

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close at hand in Karrékvarteret.

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Most south-facing corners will provide room for recreation, while the larger areas will be potential sites for cafés and restaurants.

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Vertical garden

Open ground floor

Café corner

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BELLAPASSAGE The plan is to open up the faรงade of the CIFF Showrooms, creating visual contact between the public space, housing and shops along the future Bella Passage.

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Illustration of the concept for the new faรงade around Bella Center. By COBE & VLA

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COPENHAGEN BUILDINGS WITH CHARACTER

Garden in Radiorækkerne, constructed by Tetris in Ørestad North

Copenhagen is growing. Fast.

What is crucial, when you

suburbs and continue to live in

on a bit of grass, they're happy. One

Statisticians predict that by 2025

build new homes?

Copenhagen, often because they

of the things we did with Radio-

want to be close to the city and

rækkerne, which we built near the

the population will have grown by 100,000. What does that mean for

"The most essential thing is that

the myriad of opportunities that

headquarters of the Danish National

a developer? This is what we asked

the functionality of the dwellings

urban life offers. People want to

Broadcasting Corporation, was to

Rasmus Friis from the develop-

matches the essentials, which

live in the centre of things.

give ordinary people access to a

ment company, TETRIS A/S.

people of today require for

The city is growing, so it goes

proper garden, even though they live

their busy lives. We are curious,

without saying that not everyone

near the city.

You have to keep your finger on

and constantly ask our market

can live within walking distance

the pulse when you are building

segment — young Copenhagen

of Kongens Nytorv. But generally

How significant is the

for the Copenhagen of today and

families — about their wishes and

the new districts are on the Metro

urban experience?

tomorrow. The property develop-

needs. Once the functionality is

line, so people can still get to

ers, TETRIS A/S, are responsible

established, we spend a lot of time

the city in 10 minutes.

for a number of residential and

designing homes that contribute to

commercial areas in the city

the spirit of the city."

and are involved in the develop-

"Feedback from the residents in Radiorækkerne suggests that

When it comes to housing, one

proximity is a positive city trait. It

particular priority for Copenhage-

creates peace of mind when people

ment of Bellakvarter. We asked

What are people's priorities in

ners is access to outdoor areas:

know each other and it is soothing

TETRIS A/S's Rasmus Friis

terms of housing?

gardens, balconies, roof terraces

to know that a cup of sugar is not

or courtyards. If they can leave

further away than a knock on your

"An increasing number of Copen-

the baby out on the terrace for a

neighbour's door. At the same time,

hageners are opting out of the

nap and the kids can run around

it is essential that people have the

what trends will define Copenhagen housing in the future.

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opportunity to be themselves.

quality of life, both when people

Community should be some-

are at home and when they're

thing you can join or retreat

out and about. In Bellakvarter

from when it suits you."

we have made an agreement

Proximity to the city, excellent materials and close contact with residents is Tetris's mantra.

with the City of Copenhagen You mentioned that the new

that one fifth of the dwellings

districts should make a positive

should be council housing or

contribution to the spirit of the

student housing. And they will

city. Can you elaborate on that?

be integrated into various parts of the town. In that way the town

"Copenhagen has a strong

will not only be for the lucky few,

historical and cultural heritage,

but for a mix of age groups with

which creates a very special

different levels of income."

atmosphere as you move through the city. There is a lot

What is important for urban

of pressure to build enough

development in the long term?

homes for the numerous new Copenhageners. But it is vital

"We believe it is important to

that the new districts are true to

combine a deep understanding

the soul of the city. On one hand,

of people's needs with an

you have to capture the spirit of

understanding of materials.

Copenhagen. On the other hand,

We don't believe in creating a

the district should also add

new town packed with

something new — it should have

aluminium sheets, glass and

its own identity."

all the fun of the fair. Bricks and other classic Copenhagen

What does it take to create

materials, which acquire a

a good city?

beautiful patina, can certainly be used for modern buildings —

"A great environment and room

they also last much longer."

for diversity! A good city can, and must, accommodate all kinds of people. The physical environment must support

Space for several generations

the residents' lives and create

TETRIS A/S’s declared mission is to create the very best environment for Copenhageners, both at home and at work. The basis of this is the fact that a growing number of Copenhageners wish to reside, work and live their lives in the city. TETRIS aims to give ordinary Copenhagen residents the option of living in the city. Their ambition is to develop smart projects and projects, whose location, architecture and design make a difference. In addition to Bellakvarter, TETRIS are also responsible for the new Turbinehuset office building in the city centre, Frikvarteret i 2150 Nordhavn, Radiorækkerne in Ørestad North and Skovkvarteret in Ørestad South.

Rasmus Friis from Tetris on a visit to see how the new tenants are getting on in Radiorækkerne.

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The Lake — a

Bellarækkerne Bellarækkerne is a modern take on Copenhagen's classic terraced houses, which we know from the likes of Kartoffelrækkerne. Bellarækkerne will be located in the western part of Bellakvarter facing Amager Common and with loads of evening sunlight. The neighbourhood will be bound together by a quiet pedestrian street, while in the centre there will be a local neighbourhood square. The area will contain a number of local street spaces and areas of greenery with plenty of room for hanging out, playing or barbecuing - alone or in the company of others.

blue retreat.

Green areas with private gardens.

The pedestrian street binds the area together

Modern town houses

inspired by the Kartoffelrækkerne

Neighbourhood square for activities and games

Local street spaces

where people can hang out

Illustration of the nouthern neighbourhood square in Bellakrækkerne by VLA.

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KARTOFFELRÆKKERNE AS A MODEL Classic Copenhagen housing such as Kartoffelrækkerne and Humleby are the inspiration for Bellarækkerne. Town house

Noise barrier

rækkehus

støjmur

Town house

rækkehus

Access road

adgangsvej / brandvej

Town house

rækkehus

Noise barrier

støjmur

Town house

rækkehus

Public space

offentlig kantzone

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A TOWN HOUSE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

RAINWATER MANAGEMENT ON THE GABLE HOUSE BY DRAIN PIPES

Bellarækkerne have been designed as a modern version of the town house.

RAINWATER MANAGEMENT OF EXCESSIVE RAINWATER ON THE INDIVIDUALLY INCLINED ROOFS

ROOF LIGHTING OVER EACH STAIRCASE

BATTLEMENT - KT 9,6

The classic three-storey town house has been optimised with spacious interior functionality, large windows, French balconies and gardens. The town houses

FRENCH BALCONY

2ND FLOOR - KT 5,6

will be arranged in small rows of between 4 and 10 houses. They will be constructed

1ST FLOOR - KT 2,8

in classic, rustic materials with brick as the main element. The architect responsible for the town houses is the renowned

GROUND FLOOR - KT 0,0 PRIVATE GARDEN

practice, Vilhelm Lauritzen.

Krusemyntegade

Radiorækkerne, Ørestad North

VIBRANT STREET SPACES A key element in the plan for Bellarækkerne is the creation of attractive street spaces with border zones, where private gardens and a common thoroughfare can interact. The street can also be used for recreation and play - and in the course of time the gardens will become small, blossoming oases.

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THE NEIGHBOURHOOD SQUARE AS A RALLYING POINT In the middle of Bellarækkerne there will be the neighbourhood square — a public space that is at once local, green and playful.

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Illustration of the southern neighbourhood square in BellakrĂŚkkerne by VLA.

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GARDEN CLOSE TO THE CITY Every town house in Bellarækkerne will have its own garden, which will have an optimal position in terms of sunlight. Between many of the houses there will be areas of greenery with gardens and numerous local recreational areas and places to play.

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Garden Have

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GREEN PUBLIC SPACES Bellarækkerne will have a string of local street spaces and areas of greenery. In the centre there will be a neighbourhood square with room for playing, hanging out, eating and sunning oneself. The inner position Garden on the road in town houses in Radiorækkerne.

of the square, sheltered from the neighbourhood's larger streets, will create a unique rallying point for Bellarækkerne.

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Illustration of Bellarækkerne from the master plan. By COBE and VLA

støjmur

rækkehus

adgangsvej / brandvej

rækkehus

støjmur

rækkehus

offentlig kantzone

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SOCIAL STREETS In BellarĂŚkkerne you'll find lots of cosy and green spaces fit for informal meetings and socializing.

Brumleby. Example of town houses in the city.

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WE WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER What sort of lives do people want to live in Copenhagen? This is the question we asked the anthropologist, Rikke Ulk. Rikke is CEO of Antropologerne, a consultancy with significant experience when it comes to understanding why people live where they live.

By Morten Scholz

We meet Rikke Ulk on a Monday

in the streets. The community

To what extent is it about

morning for a cup of coffee at

factor is probably the major

living in Copenhagen?

her office in Kompagnistræde in

current trend. People want to be

the centre of Copenhagen. Rikke

a part of something bigger than

"Copenhageners usually want

is CEO of the company, Antro-

themselves.

to live the Copenhagen way. So

pologerne, whose work includes

'town house' is not the first thing

helping developers understand

In anthropology we know that

that house-buyers think of. They

people's needs and wishes when

'home is what you make it'. It

think 'flat' or, if they really want

it comes to choosing where to

takes time to really get to know

to go crazy, 'a flat in a converted

live.

a new home. The types

house'. 'House' sounds expen-

of housing that appeal to people

sive and 'town house' smacks of

It might not be groundbreaking

today are those with soul and

Albertslund and Farum. Oddly

news, but nonetheless it is true,

those they can make an impact

enough, people in Copenhagen

if one is to believe Rikke Ulk:

on."

love 'groundfloor city flats

Copenhageners wants to live in

What matters when it comes

or garden', which, all things

the city. They want easy access

to feeling at home in

considered, actually defines

to the qualities and life of the

a neighbourhood?

the qualities you find in a town

with access to private terrace

city, but at the same time they

house. Everyone agrees that

want their neighbourhood to be

"The question that potential

Kartoffelrækkerne are charming.

green with access to nature.

newcomers ask themselves,

We're talking about town houses

apart from whether they

à la big city, and everyone wants

What sort of homes do Copenha-

can thrive in the actual house,

one."

geners want today?

is: will there be an environment? Will the area around

What sort of life do families with

my house be lively?

children want?

a greater sense of community

That's why common areas

"For families with children,

than in the past. People want to

should definitely be taken

space is a big issue. But space

share things, meet up and do

into account. Neighbours and

does not necessarily mean loads

stuff together. They no longer

barbecue parties give

of square metres indoors. It

want to live on a plot with no life

a place soul."

can also include good common

"Copenhageners want to live in neighbourhoods or homes with

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Rikke Ulk, Antropologerne

Antropologerne is an anthropology- and design-based project company, which helps clients to understand the needs, barriers and opportunities in people's day-to-day lives. Based on the understanding and involvement of people, Antropologerne work to improve services, products and organisations. Antropologerne have worked in areas such as health, education, technology, employment, social welfare, health and safety and people's relationship with the city. In 2014, Antropologerne helped TETRIS A/S with their understanding of how Copenhageners experience housing, the buying process and communication when they buy, and move into new homes.

areas and outdoor spaces. In

accessible to everyone. If

general, families with children

people make regular use of

think more and more in terms of

common areas — going to the lo-

health — both for the children

cal café, using the jogging track

and themselves. Proximity to

etc. — there will be a

nature has become a priority,

much greater feeling of being

so families are willing to move

at home. This is something they

a bit further out of the city,

are really working on in the

but preferably not out into a

plans for Bellakvarter and that's

detached house neighbourhood

a great way to start. In all new

in the suburbs as people did a

areas of urban development and

generation ago.

neighbourhoods, it is crucial to understand that newcomers

We want to have the possibility

are not just buying houses, they

of being outdoors when we're

are buying into the neighbour-

at home. We want to sit out and

hood. It seems as if they have

watch the stars, dine and relax,

understood this in the plans for

while getting a breath of fresh

Bellakvarter."

air. One indicator of this is all the balconies that pop up on façades all over the city these days. Being outside at home is a new concept in a city." What do you think about the vision of Bellakvarter? "The developers, the municipality and the people who are going to live in Bellakvarter must make an active effort to make the community areas

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BELLAKVARTER Conceptual illustration of the neighbourhood when fully built.

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THE WAY WE WANT TO LIVE Copenhageners want communities, bicycle lanes, urban life and affordable housing. By Lasse Köhler

The Mærsk Building, extension of the Panum Complex by C.F. Møller

Amager Beach is a 10-minute bike ride from Bellakvarter.

Copenhagen is my base. This

nervous about being mowed

of community means a lot to me

is where I have my friends, my

down by a lorry. In general, the

— but you can't really afford to be

girlfriend and, of course, my

fact that the city is a safe place

picky in Copenhagen. Many of the

studies. You're always bumping

to move around in means a lot to

people I live together with have a

into people you know, and

me. Unfortunately, on my travels,

different personal and academic

often they're people you

I have found out that this is not

background from mine. That

originally met in all sorts of

always something you can take

means that you often get some

different places."

for granted.

slightly different views on life, so

We meet Anders in a small café

Anders pauses for a moment,

end up being about anatomy

in Nørrebro, where the smell of

before continuing: "Another

or tropical diseases."

coffee and the sound of jazz fill

thing I really appreciate about

the room. We chat about what

Copenhagen is the fact that you

We ask him what it takes to

it is like to live in Copenhagen.

have both urban life and nature

create a sense of community in

Although he seems at home,

on your doorstep. If I fancy going

the hall of residence?

Anders has used more or

to a concert or having a beer

less every opportunity, during his

with my friends, it only takes

"I think it's got a lot to do with

studies, to live, travel

me 10 minutes to get to the city

the fact that we share a number

and study abroad.

centre. Meanwhile, if I feel like

of facilities such as shower,

winding down a bit, I can get to

toilet and kitchen. When you

"When you're away from Copen-

wonderful rural environments

think about it, it's really quite

hagen and get a taste of how

such as Amager within 10 minutes

limited what people need to own

things work in other places, it

as well."

themselves. I really like

every conversation doesn't

Anders Lykkemark is 27 years old and about to finish his medical studies. Five years ago he moved to Copenhagen to study, at that time regarding Copenhagen simply as his college town. Since then, the city has turned out to be much more than that.

makes you think about how well

the idea that there are a number

this city is actually organised.

When Anders is not travelling or

of us who can enjoy

For example, it's amazing that

studying abroad, he lives in a

the same things."

you can just hop on your bike

small room in a hall of residence

and get anywhere without being

in the centre of Amager. "A sense

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Thomas lives in Central Østerbro with his wife, Stine and their three children: Noah (11); Naja (4) and Nord (1). Thomas works as a freelance innovation consultant.

We meet Thomas on a cloudless

make the most of the sunshine.

the cultural activities the city

Friday morning. It is 8.30 and he

Meanwhile we ask Thomas to

has to offer. In summer we

has just dropped off Nord and

say a bit more about how they

often spend time on the beach

Naja at the day care centre and

get around in the city. "For most

at Charlottenlund Fort, or visit

kindergarten. We talk to him as

things, walking or cycling does

Copenhagen Zoo or the open

we stroll through Østerbro.

the trick. Stine works in North

air centre on Amager Common.

Zealand, so we are somewhat

Of course, right now a lot

"It simply couldn't be easier.

dependent on having a car.

depends on what the children

The day care centres are just

And that's great if you're off to

want, but Stine and I often go

five minutes from our front

a holiday cottage or out for a

to the theatre as well. There are

door, and now that Noah is old

picnic. But on a daily basis it's

just so many things on

enough, he can race down to

actually only Stine who uses it.

offer here that, even if

school himself on his scooter. I

We often take the bus when we

something you've planned goes

know from friends and family,

have a day out in the city. The

down the drain, there are always

who live outside the city, what

children don't do that so often,

other equally exciting options."

a pain it can be to organise the

so they think it's great fun."

everyday logistics, when you're

Thomas continues: "The only

a busy family. I really appreciate

We ask Thomas if they have

things I miss in Copenhagen

the fact that we have everything

some favourite excursion

are being just a little bit closer

at our fingertips."

destinations?

to nature and slightly more

We turn down towards the

"I think we're good at both

expensive to buy a flat in

Lakes, which are teeming with

getting out into nature and

Central Østerbro with room

joggers who have hurried out to

taking advantage of some of

for three children."

decent house prices. It's really

Safety in the city

Café life on Blågårdsgade

Kartoffelrækkerne in the heart of Copenhagen

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HOW DOES A PLACE ACQUIRE A GENUINE ATMOSPHERE?

"Rebskovene" at Carlsberg by Urgent.Agency & Keinicke and Overgaard Architects

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Quite a lot is already happening in Bellakvarter. But it requires a special effort to create a neighbourhood with places that possess atmosphere and character. We talked to Christian Pagh, who is helping to define the cultural development of the new neighbourhood. Af Lasse Köhler

It is not only architects who are involved in the development of Bellakvarter. There are also so-called "culture designers" involved. Christian Pagh and his company Urgent.Agency specialise in the social and cultural aspects of cities and spaces, and they are involved in developing the identity and culture of Bellakvarter. We visited

could help new activities take root in Bellak-

"You can work strategically to create a positive environment where people can meet up and create something together."

Urgent.Agency's office on Blågårdsgade in

varter. It might be something as simple as a café or another social gathering point. But it might also involve creating a positive environment for entrepreneurs and start-ups, or places where new residents in the neighbourhood can meet." How do you create more urban life?

Nørrebro and asked him what contribution they are making to the development of Bellakvarter.

ever increasing focus on the 'soft infrastructure'

"A classic example is lunch culture. In Denmark our

of a city: where and how do people meet? What

canteens are often tucked away up inside an office

"We are focusing on creating coherence between

activities, actions and traditions create character

building. But if, as they do in Sweden, you position

space and people. A prerequisite for a good city

in a town? And how can we, as urban developers,

open canteens and restaurants at the bottom of a

is a plan that takes people's everyday lives and

make a positive impact on the growth of local ur-

building, you immediately generate a more vibrant

needs into account. COBE and Vilhelm Laurtizen

ban life? Developing the character of a place can

street and café life. There is no easy answer, but

Architects have done a fantastic job with regards

involve anything from creating intimate, special

you can apply all sorts of small tricks like this.

to the plan, and we have contributed with ideas

meeting places to large, public events and long-

We aim to create as much life on the streets as

on how the various plazas and public spaces

term stakeholder partnerships. There are places

possible. For example, by opening up the CIFF

can be used and activated. But a decent plan

where you suddenly want to be, because some-

Showrooms, you will create more contact between

does not single-handedly create a place where

thing is going on — because there is a special

life inside and life outside."

you would like to live and work. It's just as much

atmosphere. A good example is Jægersborggade

about people and atmosphere — and that takes

in Nørrebro. A place no one even mentioned 6

What do you think is the most interesting aspect of

time. We are looking at what is necessary to do

years ago has suddenly become a rallying point.

Bellakvarter?

in the following years to make Bellakvarter a

You can work strategically to create a positive

neighbourhood with a destinct character and

environment where people can and will meet up

”Bellakvarter is interesting because you have a

identity.

to create something together."

rallying point, that is at the heart of things, and

What does working on cultural urban

What purely practical things can you do to create

challenge, but it's also a great opportunity. How

development entail?

atmosphere?

can the zone between the conference and meeting

"Within the field of cultural planning, there is an

"We are looking particularly at what conditions

that attracts people from all over the world. It's a

facilities and Bellakvarter be designed to make it relevant for both residents and visitors? Maybe 59

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Highlines, New York

with the use of outdoor workplaces, inviting street furniture or play areas. It is possible to develop solutions for both residents and visitors to enjoy, which will, at the same time, lend the neighbourhood a unique feel." What is happening there now? "We are still in the early stages of the process.

"We aim to create as much life on the streets as possible. For example, by opening up the CIFF Showrooms, you will create more contact between life inside and life outside."

We are developing a catalogue of initiatives, which will be the foundation for the work in the coming years. Bellakvarter will without a doubt be one of the most exciting urban laboratories in Northern Europe in the years to come. We have lofty ambitions, and everyone around the table is working with determination to create an outstanding neighbourhood. We have tried, and we're still trying to create room for the largest roof terrace in Northern Europe. It could be a kind of Copenhagen Highline, inspired by the one in New York. The challenge is to develop practical solutions, which not only create value, but are also economically viable. In the short term, we have the idea of creating an informal meeting and workplace. A kind of C'office: a combination of a cafĂŠ and informal workplace. But we've got loads of ideas. It's basically about incorporating time into the urban development as a strategic opportunity for developing culture."

Christian Pagh is founding partner in Urgent.Agency.

Urgent.Agency is a cultural design and innovation agency specialising in developing correlations between places and people. Urgent.Agency's products combine cultural and development strategies, urban and spatial design, and identity and innovation work. Behind Urgent.Agency is an interdisciplinary team consisting of cultural analysts, designers and architects.

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VALUE-BASED URBAN DEVELOPMENT Urgent.Agency has developed the identity and value-based branding platform for Bellakvarter. The ambition is to clarify the future neighbourhood's Copenhagen-related qualities and its focus on design, sustainability and human interaction.

Natural

Social

Tangible sustainability rooted in Scandinavian nature will be of the utmost importance in Bellakvarter.

Bellakvarter will be all about meeting — for visitors, residents and the business community.

Design

The Copenhagen Style

Bellakvarter and Bella Center are based on quality Scandinavian design — both inside and out

IDENTITY FOR BELLAKVARTER The identity of Bellakvarter draws on the classic Copenhagen sign tradition.

Bellakvarter will draw on the very best of Copenhagen's neighbourhoods and public spaces.

Bellakvarter Mere København. Mere Karakter.

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE CITY?

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Sustainability does not happen by itself. It takes a systematic process and tools to drive and qualify the development of sustainable solutions that makes real impact. It requires a holistic approach towards the environmental, social and economic domains. Copenhagen strives to become the most sustainable city on earth in economic, social and environmental terms. That is why the City of Copenhagen has designed a sustainability tool to ensure that urban development projects in the city lives up to the municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aspiration for sustainable urban development. The tool is based on 14 points of relevance which will help drive interdisciplinary development of sustainable solutions. The list can be used to ensure that sustainability is thought in from the beginning of an urban development project and as a way of qualifying new solutions. Since spring 2014, the developers responsible Bellakvarter has been in dialogue with City of Copenhagen and the dialogue will continue in the years to come. The particularly positive initiatives in the evaluation of Bellakvarter include the urban plan's landscaping, the diversity of housing types, the effort in terms of strengthening Metro and bus connections and the innovative solutions for multistorey car parks. Read more on the following pages.

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GREEN YOU CAN FEEL Bellakvarter is ambitious when it comes to sustainability. That is why the City of Copenhagen has given the neighbourhood one of the best ratings ever for a privately developed urban area. Despite the fact that Copenhagen constantly raises the bar in terms of sustainability assessments.

THE 14 SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS The City of Copenhagen is working with 14 different parameters

ENVIRONMENT

SOCIAL

ECONOMIC

in relation to sustainability. When a project developer or land-

1 USE OF SPACE

6 GREEN AND BLUE AREAS

11 BUSINESS AND SERVICE

owner enters discussions with the City of Copenhagen about a

2 TRANSPORT

7 SOCIAL DIVERSITY

12 MUNICIPAL ECONOMY

3 ENERGY

8 THE CITY'S SPACE

13 PROJECT ECONOMY

4 WATER

9 THE CITY'S LIFE

5 MATERIAL CYCLES

10 IDENTITY

14 LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY

new urban development project, it is viewed in light of the tool's 14 sustainability considerations. The list provides an overview, but also acts as a checklist. It will ensure that people incorporate every aspect of sustainability into their urban development projects from the very beginning.

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Sustainability can sometimes come across as a

Bella Center has already initiated a number of

The ambition is for Bellakvarter to show the very

somewhat diffuse and outmoded concept. But we

environmental initiatives to reduce CO2 and water

best sustainable architecture, urban planning

constantly witness the development of very spe-

consumption. One thing they are working on is the

and design in Denmark, thereby inspiring both

cific, intelligent solutions that make a difference

optimisation of waste management and recycling

residents and visitors. Here you can read about

for our cities and the environment. In Copenhagen

of materials. The Bellakvarter plan includes

some of the initiatives that have led to Bellak-

the attention is not only on sustainability in

even more sustainable solutions. These include

varter achieving such a high score on the City of

terms of green solutions, but also on social and

the neighbourhood's construction and water

Copenhagen's sustainability tool.

economic sustainability.

management, bicycle infrastructure and solutions for the best use of energy, and a creative design for sunlight and parking facilities.

LIVING FAÇADES ON BELLA CENTER Bella Center's façades and logistics area are going to be given a significant makeover. The amount of accessible façade will be increased from approximately 900 m to 1,900 m and more than 700 metres of fencing will be removed. The east-facing sides of Bella Center, which today are completely closed, will be opened up. This will provide a view of Bella Center's many shops. contributing to a more vibrant and active street environment.

CREATED FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS Bellakvarter will be an easy place to get around in for cyclists and pedestrians. Pathways will be integrated into the public space network around Bella Center and other connecting spaces in Ørestad. New pedestrian thoroughfares and streets will connect Bellakvarter with surrounding path systems — even out to Amager Common. Two new cycle links through the neighbourhood will provide a more eventful and less windy New design of the pedestrian street Købmagergade in Copenhagen. By Polyform Arkitekter.

cycling route across Ørestad.

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CONNECTION BY METRO Bella Plaza will be constructed in close proximity to the Metro and will be an attractive point of arrival for the whole area. The plan "bends" Ă&#x2DC;restad Boulevard in the direction of the Metro station, thereby strengthening the link between the Metro, Bella Center and the rest of the neighbourhood. It will support access to the neighbourhood and to public transport.

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY The City of Copenhagen and council housing associations have signed an agreement that allocates 20% of the space in Bellakvarter to council housing. A combination of student housing, senior housing and family housing will be integrated into different parts of the area and help to create a good composition of diverse residents.

RECREATIONAL USE OF BELLA CENTER'S BORDER ZONE The west-facing side of Bella Center accommodates a number of logistic functions for conferences and trade shows. Instead of the area remaining empty, when it is not used for conference construction and transport, it will be opened up so that it can be used for recreational purposes: for example, ball games, playing, climbing etc.

Box Hill Gardens Multi Use Purpose Area, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, ASPECT Studios

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GENEROUS MULTISTOREY CAR PARKS The multistorey car parks in Bellakvarter will add to urban life in a variety of ways.

Bicycle parking The multistorey car park next to the main entrance of Bella Center will be designed with an open ground floor for covered bicycle parking, and the façade will be interactive.

DIVERSITY OF HOUSING AND OWNERSHIP The new neighbourhood will have great diversity in terms of housing types with town houses and apartment blocks — and great variety in the sizes of houses. There will be various types of ownership: owned, rented and council housing. And the building plots will be given a Recycling and exchange area

variety of sizes and shapes. All of this will add to the town's diversity.

In Karrékvarteret part of each multistorey car park's lower floor will be opened up and used as a recycling and exchange area.

Seating steps At the multistorey car park near the new arrival area in the north, there will be a set of public seating steps along the south-facing façade of the ground floor.

Existing drainage at Bella Center

Outdoor spaces Near Bellarækkerne part of the multistorey car park's lower floor will be opened up to create a covered outdoor space for activity and games.

LOCAL WATER DRAINAGE The water strategy for Bellakvarter will cut down on water consumption, managing rainwater at the local level instead of drainage into the sewage system. Water will be recycled as much as possible to supply water to the public spaces and excess water will be diverted into canals and pools. This will act as a safeguard against flooding, while the water's recreational value will be used to create features in the landscape.

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Working in Bellakvarter

EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE CITY

Less suburbia. More city. Less transport. More time. Less conformity. More diversity. That is what more and more people want in their lives. Also when they go to work. That is why the relationship with the city is something companies are responding to. It's all about recruitment, quality of work and being close to customers and business partners. Technology has changed the way we work. Today we can work everywhere and we do it quite a lot - in a cafĂŠ, in a holiday cottage, on the train. More often than not, work is about sharing knowledge and creating networks. It is more about people and interaction than sitting at a desk. The workforce of tomorrow is increasingly enticed to the life and numerous opportunities that the city has to offer. The development of Bellakvarter is all about realizing the vision of the workplaces of tomorrow. Creating space for the best workplaces possible while making the city and all of it qualities partners. We want to get closer to what is important.

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THE WORLD IS CLOSE BY Bellakvarter is home to a large number of companies. It is not just the major players like Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) and fashion and furniture businesses. Many other companies, of all shapes and sizes, have chosen to base themselves in Bellakvarter. Several regard the location as a major asset: they are close to Copenhagen and the world. Then there is the very special dynamic that is generated when people from all over the world drop by. In the next few years, the people responsible for Bellakvarter are going to be working to create one of the best business locations in the world - for both big businesses and start-ups.

northmodern trade fair in Bella Center, 2015

DESIGN AND INNOVATION AS A DRIVING FORCE Bella Center and CIFF are working to enhance design and innovation activities in and around Bellakvarter. This is not only about long term development work related to the fashion and furniture industries, but also about perpetuating Denmark's position as a design nation.

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Fashion Week outside Bella Center, 2012

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AS PARTNER The cohesion between city and professional life will be very evident in Bellakvarter. It is all about the life to be experienced at the edges and around the buildings, which modern knowledge professionals increasingly demand: cafĂŠs, street life, proximity to public transport and the city's informal networking opportunities.

Book Forum in Bella Center, 2013

START-UP CULTURE AND TRENDSETTERS Several hundred small companies are already based in Bellakvarter. The rallying point is the International House office hotel, but in the future Bellakvarter will become an even stronger base for start-ups and trendsetters - side by side with big business.

Office in International House

Start-up culture and innovation

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THE WORLD COMES TO YOU

LIVING IN AN ELDORADO

In Bellakvarter you are automatically at the centre of major activity, because the world calls in. This leads to an international dimension and

Bellakvarter is located in

atmosphere, which you will not find in many other

an Eldorado — close to

places in Denmark. If you are visible here, you have

the airport, accessible from

one big giant showroom.

the motorway and cycle lanes, and a Metro system that takes you to your front door. Whether you are coming from Bangalore, Berlin or Brønderslev, it is an easy place to get to — without getting stuck in traffic. Close to the city center

Easy access to the highway

Close to the airport

Book Forum in Bella Center, 2013

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Copenhagen Towers, which is designed to be a modern office hotel in Ă&#x2DC;restad South. Designed by Foster + Partners.

LAST CHANCE FOR A CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE NEAR THE CITY If you are a big company and would like to be based close to the heart of Copenhagen and the airport, there are not many good sites left. Bellakvarter has space for a few large-scale corporate head offices, which would gain enormous visibility and a particularly attractive location close to both the Metro and the motorway.

Nykredit Head Office

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WHY WORK IN THE CITY? Less suburbia, more city. That is what more and more people are saying when they decide where to work. By Lasse Köhler

Andreas Hjorth Frederiksen is 38 years old, a family man and the CEO of Social+. He lives and works in Copenhagen, where he is devoted to the work of developing better solutions for the problems faced by society's socially disadvantaged groups.

"The choice was both personal and

that it is easier to work together,

professional. While I was studying,

when you are physically close to

it became clear that I wanted to

each other. In practical terms, you

make a career in the area of

save loads of travel time, when

social development, and you just

you can cycle to a meeting. Many

need to be in a Copenhagen if you

of the organisations, companies

want to be in on what's going on.

and government agencies working

On a personal level, I have always

in the field are based in, or close

loved the cultural diversity and

to Copenhagen. I also believe that

constant vitality of Copenhagen

urban life appeals much more

— so moving here was quite a

to the academic and culturally

natural decision."

creative segment, which is generally the people who work in this

Andreas's work involves leading a

field. It is often difficult to attract

staff of 5, who together make up

qualified colleagues, if your office

Social+.

is out in the Styx."

"We're what you might call a lab-

Andreas continues: "That is also

oratory for social inventions. That

my own personal point of view.

means that we help enthusiasts

Particularly after I became a

and organisations to develop, and

father, it struck me how much

The Social+ office is based in

realise better solutions for some

flexibility you have when you

an old luxury flat just a stone's

of the many challenges, which face

live and work in a city that never

throw away from Nørreport

socially disadvantaged groups on

sleeps. There is always a nearby

Station. Outside the weather is

a daily basis. We are a bit like the

supermarket that's open if you

grey and rainy, but you would

spider in the centre of the web. We

suddenly run out of milk. If you're

not think so when you see

help to refine ideas and establish

going out — with or without

Andreas, who invites us in with a

cooperation across sectors."

children — you can always be sure

big smile on his face. 14 years ago

that there is at least one thing

Andreas pulled up his roots and

Andreas pauses briefly, so we

worth seeing, even if you didn't

moved from Aarhus to Nørrebro.

quickly ask him why people have

plan the outing in advance."

We ask him what it was that

to come to Copenhagen to work in

prompted him to move

the field of social development.

to Copenhagen?

"One of the crucial parameters is

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Filipa Pita is 24 years old and from Portugal. She studies architecture and design at Aalborg University, and is currently on an internship at the Copenhagen architecture practice, Effekt.

Filipa just has to do her finals before qualifying as an architect. She finds large-scale urban planning and landscape architecture exciting, but her real passion lies in building houses and planning urban spaces. "When I've graduated, I hope to find work here in Copenhagen.

"I visited Copenhagen for

That's my dream."

the first time four years ago. Actually I was only meant to be

We meet Filipa in Effekt's offices

here very briefly, but because

on Blågårdsgade in Nørrebro.

of a problem with my ticket, I

We ask whether working in the

ended up getting stuck here for

city centre has any significance

14 days. And I fell totally in love

for her?

with the city." "It's wonderful to work in the Filipa speaks beautiful English

city centre and especially in

with a hint of a southern accent.

such a charming street with

She continues:

cafés, greengrocers, cycles and local people all jumbled up

"So when I got the opportunity

together. Everything feels so

to come to Denmark as part

close. You just have to jump on

of an exchange programme

your bike and two seconds later

organised by my school in Por-

you're in the centre. Down in

tugal, I didn't think twice about

the street you can grab a cup of

coming back. What's great is

coffee or a beer."

that Copenhagen is such a well organised city with a wonderful

She goes on to describe her

cycling infrastructure. That's

favourite spots in Copenhagen.

something I'm not used to, back in Portugal."

"I love the fact that there's so much water in Copenhagen. Right over there…", she points towards the lakes,"…people jog round the lakes. And I also think that the tree promenade down by the Black Diamond is one of the city's very special places." We ask her what it takes to create a great city. Filipa wastes no time in replying: "A great city is defined by good accessibility. And green areas near the centre and..." she laughs, "...good food. I love a good market, where you can buy fresh bread, vegetables, pizzas etc. and sit and eat in the open air. I went to a really great market here in Copenhagen. I think it was Torvehallerne."

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â&#x20AC;?northmodern mixes culture with design, brands, buyers, media, retail, technology and various industries such as design, gastronomy and art."

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northmodern is CIFF's latest trade show for furniture design and lifestyle and aims to be the most innovative trade show in Scandinavia. Inspired by the Danish Modern furniture design movement and Copenhagen' culture, northmodern will show international talents, whose work involves the very best of Scandinavian design heritage. northmodern will be a meeting place for manufacturers and buyers, culture and designer brands, media and retail. northmodern is far from being a standard trade show. It will be a cultural event that brings together people and ideas from different fields, such as gastronomy, art and start-ups. Different disciplines and approaches will interact to create a one-of-akind trade show experience for businesses, professionals and design enthusiasts from all over the world. See more on www.northmodern.com

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VISION: TO CREATE A WORLD STAGE IN COPENHAGEN

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Interview with the chief of fashion Kristian W. Andersen about fashion, furniture design, the new Bellakvarter and the belief that you can be the best in the business — if you do your utmost. By Morten Scholz

We meet Kristian W. Andersen at the entrance to

printing. He can do things with black-and-white

"It may seem like overkill — this obsession with

Bella Center. He is dressed entirely in black: black

that no one else in the world can. The content

black-and-white printing — but in the fashion

sneakers, black, carrot-shaped jogging pants and

is produced in London. We work with some of

industry there are no shortcuts to enduring

a black, biker-style leather jacket. His grizzled hair

today's best international photographers — not

success. It's hard work. You may not see it. But our

is cut short.

only with celebrities such as Terry Richardson

customers can see it. And if they don't like what

and Fantastic Man’s Daniel Riera, but also brand

they see, then they won't bother coming here."

At the entrance we stop by a wall, which is

new young talents such as Cameron McCool from

wallpapered with cuttings from CIFF's newspaper,

California. What they all have in common, apart

He continues: "CIFF is the largest and most

The CIFF Gazette, which Kristian produces.

from unique talent, is that they are followed by

innovative fashion platform in Scandinavia, so

thousands of trendsetters all over the world." "Did you know that it's incredibly difficult to print black and white on paper? Much harder than

CIFF WANTS TO BE A LEADER IN THE FIELD OF

colour. If you want to have a black surface with

FASHION.

life in it, like this one here..." Kristian points at a photo, in which a model is swinging a cloak over

Kristian is head of CIFF, which stands for Copen-

half of the surface of the picture. The cloak is in

hagen International Fashion Fair. He took over the

darkness, but if you look carefully, you can see a

position in 2012 and has since then run the show

discreet nuance in the tone — a kind of black-

with great vision and an unstinting demand for

and-white printed version of the Northern Lights.

quality right down to the tiniest detail. That is the

"… Then you have to work with the best in the

way he works. He explains:

"It may seem like overkill — this obsession with black-and-white printing — but in the fashion industry there are no shortcuts to enduring success. It's hard work."

business. We have a French guy in charge of our

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"Northmodern is Scandinavia's latest, innovative design and lifestyle trade show. It was inspired by the Danish Modern furniture design movement and Copenhagen's unique position as a top cultural destination, and we are over the moon about being able to present this new initiative."

we have an obligation to lead the way within the

just one big car park. It doesn't exactly bring in

field. And fashion is an industry that constantly

customers. But these plans for Bellakvarter will

evolves and changes. That's why we do our utmost

bring Copenhagen to our doorstep. It will be great

to achieve a sharp expression. CIFF is already the

for our customers and our business. Bellakvarter

largest and most prominent commercial fashion

will provide us with genuine urban life. It will be

trade show in Northern Europe. We believe that,

the ultimate leg up in terms of helping us realise

by constantly doing our utmost, we have both the

our lofty ambitions."

opportunity and the experience to become the most innovative trade show, with the best content,

We talk more about Kristian's busy working day,

in Europe."

and the conversation turns to the fashion boss's latest invention: northmodern.

In addition to the two major annual trade shows, CIFF consists of: the CIFF Showrooms (Scandina-

"northmodern is Scandinavia's latest, innovative

via's biggest fashion house for professionals); a

design and lifestyle trade show. It was inspired by

permanent shopping forum where 500 leading

the Danish Modern furniture design movement

Scandinavian and international brands have their

and Copenhagen's unique position as a top cul-

showrooms; CIFF Kids, which is Northern Europe's

tural destination, and we are over the moon about

biggest, most progressive fashion trade show

being able to present this new initiative."

for children with more than 300 international brands (in 2015, it moves from Bella Center

He sips his coffee, then continues: "northmodern

to Forum); and CIFF Shoes, a trade show and

provides a stage for international and Scandina-

permanent showcase for shops aimed at the shoe

vian talent and established companies. The trade

market.

show will mix culture with design, brands, buyers,

COPENHAGEN URBAN LIFE IS ATTRACTIVE

media, retail, technology and various industries such as design, gastronomy and art to create something unique and holistic. A special feature

We sit at a table and flick through the pages of the

will be a creative exhibition alongside the trade

project description for Bellakvarter, which Chris-

show, which will only exhibit the best of the best ."

tian knows inside out. He is clearly excited and smiles repeatedly at the thought of the potential.

Suddenly the delightful fashion and design man glances at his watch and jumps up. He has anoth-

"Copenhagen is already a gateway to the rest of

er meeting to go to. A whole trade show is waiting

Scandinavia. It's a beautiful, modern city, with

for him. He apologises repeatedly and invites us

impressive fashion and design and a fantastic

to the northmodern opening party.

infrastructure. It's great that the Metro comes right to the door, and you can be downtown in five

"I promise it's going to be fabulous."

minutes. But, to be honest, Bella Center's current surroundings are a bit boring. It's a big plus that

We believe him.

we have the hotel as a neighbour, but the rest is

AC HOTEL BELLA SKY COPENHAGEN'S 23 FLOORS, 812 ROOMS AND 30 CONFERENCE SUITES MAKE IT THE SECOND-BIGGEST AND ONE OF THE MOST AESTHETIC HOTELS IN THE NORDIC REGION.

AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen's 23 floors, 812 rooms and 30 conference suites make it the second-biggest and one of the most aesthetic hotels in the Nordic region. Quality and experiences are paramount and we provide everything from unique conference facilities and the most wonderful fine dining to relaxation and pure enjoyment.

All the rooms are decorated with attention to Scandinavian design and have every modern facility available. We will give you a memorable experience when you visit us â&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly in our restaurants and bars. Whether you visit The Balcony on the 1st floor or Sky Bar on the 23rd floor, we will treat you to a gastronomic experience in a class of its own.

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INTERNATIONAL COPENHAGEN Conferences are basically about meeting people. Good conferences are exciting, educational and inspiring. A time for surprises. We believe that active, local urban life on the doorstep will be an asset for many visitors. We also believe that conference and trade show guests help create a vibrant urban environment All over the world, conferences and trade shows are evolving. More and more, it is about being able to offer something special. Guests wants special experiences, inspiration and a sense of intimacy. They want a sense of local qualities. They don't want to be fobbed off with a standard meeting room and terrible coffee. They want a taste of Scandinavian quality. Service and quality naturally come first, and there should be sustainable solutions. Bella Center takes sustainability seriously - in every single detail - even the coffee they serve. Comwell Conference Center Copenhagen and AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen are already famous for their green profile, their design and their capacity to manage even the largest-scale events. In the years to come there will be an even greater emphasis on creating spaces for special meetings.

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MEETING IS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE

For more than 30 years, Bella Center has been hosting the biggest events in Scandinavia. A hallmark for conference, exhibition and meeting activities at Bella Center is their capacity to organise large-scale, complex events. But some people may have found the atmosphere in the large halls somewhat lacking. So now they are rearming with a wealth of initiatives. These include establishing cooperation with Comwell Conference Center Copenhagen, which will be perfect in terms of the overall ambition to create a special, locally rooted conference destination. Their explicit aim will be to create special, qualityoriented and sustainable experiences for visitors.

Hand-made ski workshop at Design Trade in Bella Center

ROOM FOR INNOVATION Bellakvarter has accessed the growth layer and the new design, fashion, arts and crafts scene. This strong link to the design world and the growth layer will generate a very special atmosphere in Bellakvarter. This is particularly evident in the new design and furniture trade show, northmodern. New Danish art

Start-up companies that focus on design

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ROOM FOR THE BIGGEST Bellakvarter has room for the biggest events and personalities. Bella Center has hosted both COP15 and the MTV Awards - and Obama and Schwarzenegger have paid a visit. In recent years the fashion events in particular have attracted packed houses.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, COP15. Photo: EPA/Scanpix

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FOOD WITH AMBITION In AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen and Conference Center Copenhagen, the finest chefs cook food based on the very best of Danish cuisine. Ingredients are usually local and most of the produce is sustainable. This is ambitious food.

DESIGN IS PARAMOUNT AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen is a design hotel. Both inside and out. Every single interior has been beautifully conceived â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and you can feel the Scandinavian spirit in both furniture and the materials used. Everything is of the highest quality â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from furniture to the indoor plants.

THE CITY AS CONFERENCE VENUE The development of the neighbourhood will concentrate on making sure that meeting and conference guests enjoy the public space. Guests will find it easy to work, enjoy a walk-and-talk meeting or just take a short break in the public spaces around Bella Center.

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CLOSE TO LOCAL QUALITIES Unlike many major conference venues, in Bellakvarter you will get a feel of the local environment the moment you step outside the door. There will be families with children, bicycle culture and urban spaces all next to Bella Center. In Bellakvarter we believe that locals and people from abroad can benefit one another.

COFFEE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE In Bella Center we have kissed goodbye to coffee that is of low standard in terms of taste and quality - coffee that does not make a difference! The Orang Utan Coffee concept is high quality coffee grown in Sumatra in a protected natural area. Buying the coffee helps to preserve the rainforest and the existence of the endangered orangutans. So every cup of coffee you drink at conferences, meetings and trade shows actually means something - and tastes good too.

CIFF SHOWROOMS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A WORLD OF DESIGN CIFF Showrooms make up the biggest fashion house for professionals in Scandinavia. CIFF's 40,000-m2 permanent exhibition space with its shops, meeting venues, offices and cafĂŠs houses more than 500 Scandinavian and international brands.

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A WORLD-CLASS SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION

Allan Agerholm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chief Hospitality Officer for BC Hospitality Group A/S In 2014 Allan Agerholm took up the position of Chief Hospitality Officer for BC Hospitality Group A/S. In 2007 he left the Hilton Worldwide hotel chain after several years in executive positions and took up the position as Director responsible for planning and opening the Hotel Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, which is now part of BC Hospitality Group A/S. Allan is Vice Chairman of HORESTA, Chairman of Copenhagen Hospitality College and a board member of the American Chamber of Commerce. Allan studied at the University of California and holds an MBA from London Metropolitan University.

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Copenhagen has a lot to offer — also when it comes to attracting international congresses, conferences, tourists, meetings and events. Allan Agerholm became a hotel manager for the first time at the age of 21. Today he is in charge of one of the biggest operators in the market, BC Hospitality Group. We met him for a talk about how you create exceptional hotel and conference experiences. By Lasse Köhler

We are barely through the revolving door and inside Bella Center lobby before we are greeted by Allan. His suit and tie are immaculate. On the table stands a pot of environmentally friendly coffee, which he studiously pours before we start to talk about what makes Bella Center one of the leading conference and congress destinations in Europe. "First of all we never compromise on quality. In Denmark, we are known for our sense of detail and organisational flair, and it is incredibly important that our guests know that everything will work perfectly when they turn up. At the same time, we do our utmost to give them a real sense of where they are. They should feel that they are in Copenhagen and not just somewhere. Another incredibly important thing is our location. We are close to both the airport and the city and have a good infrastructure for both. A few weeks ago I attended a conference in Athens, where it took an hour before I got my luggage and reached my hotel. If you stay at AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen, which is right next to the conference facilities, it takes 15 minutes at the most from you leave the airport and till you enter your hotel room. The majority of our guests are here for business purposes, so any unnecessary waiting time is really expensive." How do you establish the local feel in the hotels? "At AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen we designed the hotel on the basis of Scandinavian design philosophy. This is reflected, not only in the materials and furniture we used, but also in the actual building, which was designed by Danish architects. We have also decided not to purchase food from producers located more than 300 kilometres away from Copenhagen. That way we can always serve excellent local produce to our guests and save the environment at the same time."

BC Hospitality Group is one of Denmark's biggest operators in the hotel, trade show and conference industry. The group currently comprises the following business areas and brands: • Bella Center Copenhagen • Forum Copenhagen • AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen • Copenhagen Marriott • Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers • Comwell Conference Center Copenhagen • Copenhagen International Fashion Fair • International House

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That makes good sense. What role does sustain-

It makes a positive impact on the level of

ability play for BC Hospitality Group?

service and sickness absenteeism, ultimately creating a better experience for our guests."

"Our company values are based on the United

"We also decided not to purchase food from producers located more than 300 kilometres away from Copenhagen. That means we can always serve excellent local produce to our guests, at the same time saving the environment.â&#x20AC;?

Nations Global Compact Charter, so sustainabil-

From Allan's window you can see the vast area

ity and social responsibility play a huge role in

of parking spaces, which in the future will be

defining our agenda. Once you take this issue

replaced by housing, offices and urban life. We

seriously, it creates a lot of positive synergies.

ask him what he believes the future development of the district will mean for Bella Center.

If you look at Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, we deployed a whole range of innovative

"The increase in urban life, which the develop-

measures, such as solar panels and a unique

ment of Bellakvarter will add, is certainly going

groundwater-based cooling/heating system

to benefit our activities. If you take a look at the

to reduce the hotel's energy consumption by

congress centres we are competing with abroad,

about 80% compared to similar hotels - and

all of them have rather isolated locations. The

that is without compromising the comfort. Such

development of Bellakvarter will mean that we

initiatives are pure win-win. They strengthen

are soon able to organise large-scale con-

the bottom line and minimise the environmen-

gresses in the heart of a modern, vibrant urban

tal burden. They also make us stand out from

neighbourhood. There's no other place where

those of our competitors who do not take the

that's possible."

issue quite so seriously. When you step out on to the plaza in front We have also noticed a clear impact on our

of Bella Center, you can well understand the

staff, who now have a greater feeling of making

enthusiasm for a more vibrant urban area.

a difference.

Sustainability is also about locally produced products

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AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen is Scandinavia's second largest and possibly most spectacular hotel. All the qualities, comfort and aesthetics of the Nordic region have been brought together under one roof. The 812 custom-designed rooms are divided between two towers, each of which inclines 15 degrees away from the other - which is about 10 degrees more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers is located in the heart of Ă&#x2DC;restad South. On several occasions it has been named as one of the most sustainable hotels in the world. Its 366 rooms are fitted with custom-designed furniture, which is based on recycled materials. The electricity is provided by solar panels on the faĂ§ade and other renewable energy sources.

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The Royal Golf Club is a first class international championship golf course, designed by Ron Kirby, the former Senior Chief Designer for Jack Nicklaus. The Royal Golf Club enjoys a unique location in a wonderful natural area. An oasis in Copenhagen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; right next to Bella Center. The Royal Golf Club is a family owned business and we look forward to welcoming you.

Keep up to date with the development of Bellakvarter on www.bellakvarter.dk and on Facebook.