After a two-year processing period, Denmark’s tallest building to date with timber as the primary structural material is ready for construction. The building will be located at Østerbrogade 190 in Copenhagen and will consist of 20 student residences.

"Working with new sustainable materials and construction methods requires time and patience. It’s a prerequisite for ensuring the safety, health, and profitability of buildings. But if we are to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry, this development is essential," says Michael Schytt Poulsen, associate partner at Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects.

The new six-storey timber building in Copenhagen will be constructed using a timber-hybrid system with a façade of anodised aluminium. The load-bearing structures are made of timber, while concrete will be used strategically in selected, critical areas for additional strength.

This combination of materials enables faster, more cost-effective, and more climate-friendly construction at greater heights—up to 30 storeys—compared to traditional concrete builds. Inside, the visible timber will add a distinct material quality to the residences.

On the ground floor and around the building, a new urban space will be created in Østerbro, and the building itself will house 20 students. An open, park-like garden will be laid out, protected from Østerbrogade by a noise-reducing wall. It will transform the currently unused plot into a new urban pocket that invites use by both residents and the wider community.