Nordic Office of Architecture wins competition for the new residential district Christianshave in Glostrup

Nordic Office of Architecture has been selected to design Christianshave, a new residential neighbourhood in Glostrup. The winning team consists of Nordic Office of Architecture, Aaen Engineering, and Thylander.

“As the architect responsible for this project, we have been dedicated to creating a well-functioning neighbourhood where community, architectural diversity, sustainability, and biodiversity are central elements,” says Mads Lund, Creative Director at Nordic Office of Architecture, about Christianshave – a vibrant urban district designed to support quality everyday life.

A place between the pulse of the city and the soothing embrace of the garden.

Christianshave comprises more than 193 homes in varying sizes, with a total project area of approx. 13,300 m². The development also includes a mobility hub with parking facilities, shared spaces, and recreational outdoor areas designed to foster a vibrant sense of community and strengthen the local context.

“We’re excited about the collaboration with Glostrup Municipality and the entire project team. We look forward to building on the area’s existing architecture so that Christianshave becomes a natural part of Glostrup’s structure and identity,” says Mads Lund, Creative Director at Nordic Office of Architecture.

The architecture is designed to bring something back to the city: The buildings will contribute positively to the local environment by creating welcoming, lively spaces, with facades that offer variation and architectural interest, while maintaining a cohesive and harmonious expression.

Christianshave will be a neighbourhood with space for community. It includes a communal space for associations and gatherings, inner garden spaces for shared activities, and small pathways throughout the area that invite residents and visitors to take walks and enjoy the green heart of the neighbourhood, the lush, blooming garden.