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.”