A New Milestone for Coop Byen: The first neighborhood, featuring 350 homes certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, is now ready for rent

Virkelund is the name of the first urban district in Coop Byen, situated on a 45,000 m² site directly adjacent to Coop’s headquarters in Albertslund, Denmark. Thomas Kjær Petersen, Senior Project Development Manager at PensionDanmark Properties, explains:

“It is an important milestone that we can now begin the rental process in collaboration with EDC Poul Erik Bech, who has been involved since the project’s very first sketches. This is something we have eagerly anticipated, and together with EDC Poul Erik Bech, we are excited to welcome many new residents to the large and diverse urban district, Virkelund in Albertslund.”

Available for occupancy in 2025
The rental process kicks off with the first open house in spring 2025, and the first new residents will be able to move in as early as late summer 2025. Thomas Kjær Petersen from PensionDanmark Properties says:

“Virkelund offers homes for all stages of life – from larger family apartments to smaller units for young people and seniors. Our goal has been to create an inspiring and diverse neighborhood with three courtyard buildings, each designed by a different team of architects. This results in great variety and an architectural expression that feels approachable. Increasingly, young people, families with children, and seniors are seeking more sustainable and community-oriented housing solutions in the Copenhagen area, and with the new homes in Coop Byen, we are now meeting that demand.”

The homes have been developed in collaboration with HHM as the main contractor, known for delivering high-quality residential buildings. Virkelund will consist of approximately 350 homes, which will be completed in different phases, until the end of 2026, with the first building, “Gæstfriheden,” ready by late summer.

Urban park and parking facility
Virkelund is a residential area designed for 1,000 residents, with a focus on community, sustainability, and wellbeing. In addition to the homes, the neighborhood features an urban park, recreational areas, and a large parking area. Kenneth Nielsen, Senior Advisor at EDC Projekt Poul Erik Bech, says:

“We have been involved from the very beginning of Coop Byen’s development and have carried out extensive advisory and analytic tasks, including determining apartment sizes, housing composition, and market rental levels. We are proud that PensionDanmark has chosen us to manage the leasing of approximately 350 homes in Virkelund. We are very excited to get started with the rental process, which we have naturally been looking forward to. It is a large and inspiring project offering homes for all age groups.”

Homes ranging from 50 to 120 m²
“It will be a city within the city – a place where people truly want to live. The buildings will range from 2 to 6 stories and include both townhouses and apartments sized between 50 and 120 m² with 2 to 5 rooms. There is something for every taste, with prices starting at DKK 10,000 per month, making it considerably more affordable than similarly sized homes in Copenhagen. The apartments feature private balconies or terraces, allowing residents to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and the vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood. The townhouses span from 2 to 3 floors, with terraces or gardens and access to landscaped communal areas, creating the perfect setting for a good and active family life,” says Kenneth Nielsen.

Short distance to schools and public transport
Tobias Schneller Kjær, Project Manager at EDC Projekt Poul Erik Bech, adds: “There will be recreational areas just outside the door, and inside, functional and stylish Stykka kitchens will be installed, becoming the heart of the home. The construction uses light materials, offers high comfort, and ensures low energy consumption. Overall, it will be a fantastic place to live for residents across many different age groups.”

“We have been looking forward to starting the rental process and hosting the first open house, scheduled for spring 2025. It is a diverse project where we are confident that residents will feel right at home. The location is close to Albertslund’s town center, schools, and trainstations. Here you get easy access to Copenhagen by train in just 20 minutes. Just around the corner, there are several good bus connections, and Copenhagen is only 13 km away. Furthermore, the motorway is conveniently nearby – whether you are heading out for leisure or work.”

The new urban district Virkelund, part of Coop Byen, consists of three buildings with approximately 350 apartments and townhouses. These have been designed by the architectural firms Arkitema Architects and two teams from Aart, aiming to create a diverse, inspiring, and vibrant neighborhood.

Read more at www.coopbyen.dk