15.03.2023

The Social Spine wins the Scandinavian Green Roof Award 2022

We are happy to share that The Social Spine has won the 2022 Scandinavian Green Roof Award.

The Social Spine is our 160-meter-long rooftop transformation of the iconic 1970s Øresundskollegiet – from grey concrete line to green social spine.

In its motivation, the Scandinavian Green Roof Institute jury writes:

“The Social Spine is a great example of how green roofs of the future can be developed not only on newly built structures but also through retrofitting existing buildings. The project shows wise use of material and a so-needed focus on circularity at the same time as achieving high biological, aesthetical, and recreational qualities. The project clearly shows how nature-based solutions not only can contribute to environment change but also play an important role in social renewal and transformation.”

“The Social Spine is a direct extension of Øresundskollegiet's 70s vision of community. We know that the best setting for strong social gatherings is in nature. That is why we have brought nature up-close to the residents - we have done it for the plants, the animals, the microclimate, for the Friday bar, for study time, and for biodiversity.”

— Rasmus Astrup, Design Principal & Partner

A big congratulations to all of Øresundskollegiet’s 1500+ student residents, our client FA09, advisors arki_lab, engineers ABClausen, and Optimus Anlæg A/S.

Read more about The Social Spine here.

27.08.2025

SLA wins competition for new landmark park in Copenhagen

For the first time in a generation, the City of Copenhagen will create an entirely new, large-scale urban park. Team SLA has won the design competition to deliver this landmark project over the next many years.

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05.08.2025

Diana Cruz new Head of the Norwegian Market at SLA

SLA strengthens its Norwegian operations with the appointment of Diana Cruz as the new Head of the Norwegian Market.

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24.06.2025

Development plan for Odense Inner Harbor politically approved

We are very happy to share that Team SLA/Vandkunsten’s district development plan for Odense Inner Harbor – set to become Denmark’s lushest harbor – has been approved by the City of Odense.

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