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Lifestyle Design Cluster Sydhavnen Aarhus Ivaerksaettermiljoe

Lifestyle Hub Aarhus

Lifestyle & Design Cluster’s new premises in Aarhus will focus on fashion, furniture, design, entrepreneurship, incubation, circularity, and innovation.

Purpose

We want to strengthen the creative environment.

Lifestyle Hub Aarhus opens on December 1, 2025.
In this new lifestyle center, you can become part of a dynamic environment and take part in innovation and learning programs tailored for SMEs and entrepreneurs — all in close collaboration with established companies and knowledge institutions.

The hub will be buzzing with creative businesses from the lifestyle sector (fashion, furniture, and design). At the same time, we expect tech companies and other suppliers to become part of the synergy that will naturally emerge.

Reach out to Christian Chapelle if you’d like to learn more.

 

  • Incubator Environment with Lifestyle Companies
  • Exhibition Facilities
  • Lifestyle & Design Cluster’s Own Offices

Lifestyle Hub Aarhus at the Heart of an Innovative Environment

Lifestyle Hub Aarhus will be located in the Sydhavnskvarteret as part of a mixed-use, vibrant downtown and business district, developed with respect for the existing buildings and structures in the area. The majority of the area's historic buildings will be preserved and transformed for new functions.

This ensures a strong presence for Lifestyle and Design Cluster within the new creative and innovative environment. The building will house an incubator environment for lifestyle companies, exhibition facilities, and also Lifestyle and Design Cluster’s own offices. The purpose of the incubator is to support the development of entrepreneurs in the lifestyle industry through development programs and by strengthening the overall ecosystem.

Livstilshus IVÆRKSÆTTERI AARHUS HEADSTART FASHION SPADESTIK

Fra første spadestik på byggeriet, 30. november 2023. Søren Taaning, rektor for Det Jyske Kunstakademi, udviklingschef i A. Enggaard Peter Thorsgaard, Christian Chapelle, Head of Incubation, Lifestyle & Design Cluster og Gitte Villemoes Larsen, Head of VIA Design & Business.

Cirkularitet Innovation Sydhavnen Aarhus Design Cluster

Lifestyle Hub Aarhus med den direkte overgang til VIA Design.

Iværksætteri Livsstil Design Cluster Aarhus Innovation

Lifestyle Hub Aarhus med trappetårnet med koøjer for at signalere nærheden til havnen

Lifestyle Design Cluster Vaekst Innovation Ivaerksaettere

Et fremtidsbilledet af det miljø, som Lifestyle Hub Aarhus bliver en del af.

Sydhavnen Aarhus Kreativt Miljoe Inkubation

Det indvendige miljø med den markante lysskakt, der går gennem hele bygningen. Etagerne hvilker på kraftige limtræsspær, der er med til at give bygningen liv.

Sydhavnen Aarhus Kreativ Inkubator Lifestyle Design

Lifestyle Hub Aarhus bliver en blanding af start-ups, scale ups, og større virksomheder. Et innovativt miljø med masser af synergi.

Lifestyle Hub Facade Mod Øst

Trappetårnet bliver beklædt med mursten, så bygningen spiller sammen med naboerne. Selve trækonstruktionen får store vinduespartier.

TRAPPE~1

Den markante trækonstruktion kommer til at rumme en række kontorpladser, der kan tilgodese de flestes ønsker.

ABSOLU~1

Absolut Aarhus. Mod vest får huset et kig til domkirkens spir.

Betina Simonsen , CEO
Lifestyle & Design Cluster

“We want to strengthen our part of the creative environment in Aarhus by connecting SMEs in the lifestyle industry with knowledge institutions.”

An office space at Lifestyle Hub Aarhus includes:

  • Private offices, fixed desks, and flexible workspaces

  • Shared meeting facilities

  • Tea kitchen

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Exhibition area

  • Opportunity for a private showroom (product sales)

  • Networking with entrepreneurs and investors

  • Coaching and mentorship

  • Daily proximity to instructors, researchers, and design students from VIA Design & Business

  • International visitors

The rent also includes an alarm system, internet, and cleaning services.

 

Leases and pricing

Leases and Prices

  • Private office / 2-person office (9 m² net)
    5,500 DKK/month excl. VAT

  • Private office / 4-person office
    Contact us for pricing

  • Private office / 6-person office
    Contact us for pricing

  • Private office / 14-person office
    Contact us for pricing

  • Private office / 20-person office
    Contact us for pricing

  • Private office / 23-person office
    Contact us for pricing

Desk Spaces

Gain access to one of our limited desk spaces that open up opportunities for scaling your business. You will also benefit greatly from the shared facilities, network, and activities.

  • Dedicated desk / 1 person
    1,795 DKK/month excl. VAT

  • Flex desk
    1,100 DKK/month excl. VAT

Showroom

Several of the spaces are well suited for showrooms, as there is direct access from the leased premises to the neighborhood where many people pass by.

For more information about prices, please contact us.

The Vision Behind the Lifestyle Hub

The Lifestyle Hub’s connection to the broader urban plan can briefly be described as a building that stands on its own—yet is very much part of something larger. Its functions are designed with a cross-disciplinary mindset, and urban life is an integral part of the concept.

An Exciting Business District is Emerging

Sydhavnskvarteret – A Melting Pot of History, Creativity, and New Urban Life

Sydhavnskvarteret is evolving into a vibrant and multifaceted district in the heart of Aarhus—where past and future meet. As you walk through the neighborhood, you’ll encounter its industrial heritage in the form of the Kulkransporet rail track, the old slaughterhouse, the cobbled Jægergårdsgade, and the iconic AAK oil mill, all intertwined with striking new architecture, urban art, and a rich mix of people and businesses.

This emerging urban and commercial district is being developed with deep respect for the existing structures, which are being preserved and transformed for new uses. The result is a dynamic, mixed-use area that combines workspaces, cultural institutions, dining, education, and community—making it a natural extension of Aarhus' inner city.

Key Landmarks and Features:

  • Lifestyle Hub Aarhus – a central hub for lifestyle businesses, innovation, and incubation

  • Akson – a 26-storey office tower

  • Guldsmeden Hotels and Moxy – two distinctive hotels

  • Train – a well-known music venue

  • The Jutland Art Academy, Aarhus Center for Visual Art, and VIA Design

  • Sydhavnens Spisehus – a community dining space

The district will also feature:

  • A vibrant mix of businesses from fashion, design, and lifestyle sectors

  • Social initiatives and organizations supporting vulnerable groups

  • Restaurants, cafés, wellness and fitness facilities

  • A creative cluster focused on art, gaming, and animation

Historical Roots with Modern Purpose

Originally developed in 1905 as a harbor zone along Frederiksbjerg, Sydhavnen was built to serve industrial companies in need of proximity to shipping routes. Today, the area spans approximately 47,000 m² and is being reimagined as a thriving new neighborhood.

The development is led by construction and development firm A. Enggaard, with first tenants expected to move in during 2025. Sydhavnskvarteret is poised to become one of Aarhus’ most dynamic and attractive districts—rooted in history and bursting with new possibilities.

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Adresse

Lifestyle Hub Aarhus
Kalkværksvej 20

8000 Aarhus C



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Kontakt:

Christian Chapelle

Head of Incubation, Lifestyle and Design Cluster

+45 24 207 207 / Christian@ldcluster.com

 

Jeanette Petersen

Projektleder | Internationalisering & Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle and Design Cluster

+45 2728 8271 / Jeanette@ldcluster.com