Honouring Heritage Through Material: Dinesen at Ottilia Heritage

At Ottilia Heritage in Copenhagen’s historic Carlsberg City District, legacy is the foundation. Within the former Maltmagasinet, built in 1881, 14 grand suites unfold as architectural narratives, where raw industrial elements meet refined Danish craftsmanship.

The legendary Danish Carlsberg brewery buildings have been reimagined as an exclusive extension of the Hotel Ottilia. 14 new grand suites now embody the Ottilia Heritage, featuring open-plan spaces, arched windows, and vaulted ceilings, with listed elements creatively incorporated into the interiors and custom-made furniture.

Customised interior design solutions, led by Morten Hedegaard and Mette Fredskild, exude exquisite luxury in each suite. Danish art and craftsmanship blend with soft textures in contemporary colours, while unique mirrored installations subtly reflect light from the iron-barred windows.

Douglas fir floor planks in a playful natural oil finish form the haptic and visual core of the bespoke interiors. Though originally produced for flooring, the wooden planks serve another purpose; not as concealed structures but as visible statements, custom-designed furniture.

Crafted by Danish carpenters Blinkenberg, the Douglas planks are converted into bed frames, headboards and side tables – and, in select suites, podium floors. Wooden stools are crafted from the pieces left over from the bed frames.

The furniture tells the story of the material’s origin. Tongue-and-groove joints remain exposed, revealing their past life as flooring and lending authenticity to each piece.