”Already upon arrival, it is clear that you are entering the children's world."

Location

Lundtofte, Copenhagen, Denmark

Project leader

Hans Kragh

Client

Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune

Collaboration

Nøhr & Sigsgaard, Wissenberg

Contract period

2025 -

Contact

Hans Kragh

Landscape area

4300 m2

Construction cost

-

Image Credits

Kragh Berglund

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A city at child level

Børnebyen Bulderby is a city for children – a world scaled down so that everything is experienced at child-friendly level. It is a safe place where all children are welcome and where imagination can run wild. Disappear into little adventures, discover new worlds and find joy in play, nature and community.

Already upon arrival, it is clear that you are entering the children’s world. Signs, playful graphics and clear wayfinding lead you into the universe. Names such as Sønderby, Vesterby, Torvet and Skoven create recognition, and are supported by a consistent graphic identity that guides both young and old.

The village

The children’s city contains both the city and the village – farming and nature – everything that also characterizes Lundtofte and the village’s historical context. By organizing the outdoor spaces according to this motif, proximity and clarity are created. The institution is broken down into smaller units to create a sense of security for both children and staff. While areas like square and the city park serves as common gathering points, the winding roads and railways, haylofts and campfire huts give children the opportunity to create their own stories.

A strong and flexible concept

Bulderby is built on a simple but strong concept: the village at child height. Precisely because the concept is so solid, it can change shape and scale without losing its recognizable identity. The four character areas – Vesterby, Torvet, Sønderby and Skoven – can be adapted to different contexts, sizes and needs, while at the same time carrying the same story and quality with them. This makes the Children’s Village both robust and flexible, and can be further developed as needs change.

Inspired by Astrid Lindgren’s stories, Børnebyen will be a place where only imagination sets the limits. Børnebyen Bulderby is more than a playground – it is a universe where architecture, landscape and story are woven into a seamless place.

Competition winning proposal, 2025.

Want to learn more?

Contact Hans Kragh
hkr@kragh-berglund.dk
+45 81 72 74 53