Out of the ordinary spaces

Alouette

To house a Michelin-starred restaurant is a privilege and a story worth telling. At Kronprinsessegade 8, Alouette is one of those rare stories that make the place truly out of the ordinary.

From worn down to world-class dining

In 2023, COPI took over Kronprinsessegade 8 - a historic property with worn down office spaces. The challenge was twofold: to transform it into modern offices while bringing back the building’s original character and details.

Among the many leases to be filled, one in particular called for something out of the ordinary – and finding the right fit proved to be more complex: the spaces that once served as a canteen and showroom.

Unexpected as it was, a renowned Michelin restaurant turned out to be the perfect match for the vacant backyard lease former used as a canteen and showroom.

The entry garden in full bloom.

The courtyard before the dedicated transformation by Alouette.

“We feel excitement for the future and the present, pride in our team, a sense of purpose, and a calmness in our hearts. The new space feels like home. We are home.”
- Camilla Hansen, General Manager & Co-Owner of Alouette

Creating a home for a restaurant was unfamiliar territory for COPI – but the collaboration proved seamless. We stripped back the space and delivered a white box solution for Alouette’s own skilled architects and designers to bring to life.

"It’s been about 2 years since we took over the space at Kronprinsessegade, and looking back at pictures of how much the space has changed in that time is just wild." - Camilla Hansen

With the blank canvas delivered by COPI, architect and interior designer David Thulstrup transformed the former canteen into a world-class restaurant.

And what a journey it has been – from a worn-down backyard lease to a Michelin-starred restaurant welcoming guests from all over the world.