Two intertwined linden trees frame the front door of Carla Cammilla Hjort’s home in the Danish countryside. Planted many years ago, the trunks have anthropomorphised into kindly doormen; to step under their branches is to enter into a secluded realm where creativity and community are the order of the day.
During her 20s, Hjort travelled the world, living among like-minded people in small, creative communities. “I remember thinking one day, if I ever have the money, I’d like to find a place and create my own community space.” On her return to Denmark, Hjort began a career as a creative and cultural entrepreneur. She founded Copenhagen’s Trailerpark Festival before becoming the part-owner and chairwoman of Space10, Ikea’s global innovation lab. Most recently, she has launched the Re:Arc Institute, a non-profit initiative that works at the intersection of architecture and climate action.
