Note Design Studio Opens First International Outpost in Copenhagen

New space, same Note spirit, now in Copenhagen

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Swedish design powerhouse Note has just opened the doors to its first international studio – and it’s not just any address. The award-winning multidisciplinary practice has planted roots in Copenhagen, choosing the iconic Prinsessegården building, a 1956 modernist gem by Kay Fisker, as its new creative home.

Since its founding in Stockholm in 2008, Note Design Studio has built a reputation for fluidly blending architecture, interiors, product design, and strategy. Its work spans continents and categories, from colour-drenched residential spaces to elegant furniture collaborations. This new satellite studio in the Danish capital marks a bold next step, one that feels both natural and necessary.

“We’ve dreamt about having a second space for years,” says Susanna Wåhlin, interior architect and partner at Note, who is leading the Copenhagen venture. “But always in a way that keeps us connected as one studio. We’re not replicating Stockholm, we’re extending its energy.”

A Scandinavian Space with Soul

Note’s new studio is a study in Scandinavian restraint and architectural storytelling. The building itself, a masterclass in modernist Danish design, features a brick-clad façade and an elegantly utilitarian rhythm that echoes through its interior.

Rather than erase its history, Note built onto it. The studio retained original terrazzo flooring and worn-in textures, layering in custom furniture and personal design details. The result? A space that feels rooted, raw, and welcoming.

Inside, the new Copenhagen studio channels Note’s signature balance of warmth and functionality. Light pours through generous street-facing windows, blurring the line between the city and the studio. A long, deep bench runs the length of the façade – part workspace, part display, and a quiet invitation to passers-by.

Rather than starting from scratch, Note embraced the building’s existing character, layering in thoughtful details like custom yellow cabinetry that houses an ever-evolving material library. At the heart of the space, the Grande Table – designed by Note for Fogia – anchors collaborative work, while a bar-height island and lounge-style corners create a natural flow for conversation, creativity, and pause.

Why Copenhagen?

Note’s connection to Copenhagen runs deep. The studio has long collaborated with leading Danish design brands including Fritz Hansen, Audo, &Tradition, Kvadrat, and Reform. The city’s role as a global design hub, bolstered by events like 3 Days of Design, makes it an ideal fit for Note’s next chapter.

Copenhagen also offered the chance to connect locally while staying rooted in Scandinavian values: openness, functionality, and craft.

“More than anything, we wanted the space to feel like Note,” Wåhlin says. “It’s open, warm, and alive. Whether it’s a team member, a client, or a curious passer-by, everyone walking in should feel instantly at home.”

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