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Reference Project
At the far end of Redmolen – a former industrial pier now transformed into a vibrant waterfront district in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn – stands a small stone building with a remarkable story. Originally built in 1916, the former customs house has been carefully reconstructed, stone by stone, and today houses one of the city’s most uncompromising restaurants: Sushi Anaba, which was awarded its first Michelin star in June 2025.
Sushi Anaba opened the doors to its new premises in the rebuilt version of Toldvagtshuset in early 2025. The building, originally designed by architect Osvald Viggo Rosendahl Langballe, was dismantled in 2019 in connection with the development of the new Nordø district. The Swedish Öland stone used to build the house was dismantled piece by piece and stored in over 1,000 wooden crates in a secret warehouse in Nordhavn. In addition, a large number of original building components—including pine roof structures, muntins, and fittings—were preserved and reused during the reconstruction. The result is a building where the patina of the materials and the craftsmanship details have been carefully preserved.
The historic building previously housed the Sea Patrol, the Customs Assistant, and the Helmsman for over 60 years. Today, it forms the setting for a Japanese-Nordic restaurant with a high level of precision and culinary focus. Sushi Anaba works according to the Edomae tradition, where fish and shellfish are treated with care and technical precision. The menu is omakase – selected and served directly by chef and co-owner Mads Battefeld, who trained as a sushi chef in Tokyo. In June 2025, the restaurant received its first Michelin star.
The interior is minimalist and carefully resolved, with a focus on honest materials and discreet functional details. The central dining counter, crafted from Douglas fir, seats just 15 guests and forms the restaurant’s sole serving area. The space is defined by subdued tones, natural light and a clear material logic that mirrors the project’s broader emphasis on detail and longevity.
The Christiansborg series is integrated into the fixed installations and was chosen for its robust quality and visual character. Originally developed for the reconstruction of Christiansborg Palace – during the same period in which the customs house was first built – the series contributes a sense of historical continuity that supports the architectural integrity of the project.
