Cowork Klitmøller and Guest House Klitmøller will soon be ready for use

The new Cowork Klitmøller will be ready for use in Spring 2017. We are happy to announce that the Guest House Klitmøller and thus ten quality double rooms will be part of the building.

The combination of coworking and accommodation will make it easy for you to decide to spend anything from a day to several days - or perhaps a lifetime - in Cold Hawaii. You can, of course, rent a room at Guest House Klitmøller without renting a space at Cowork Klitmøller and vice versa. To get an impression of before and after click through the slideshow below: 

Admittedly, it's been awhile since you've heard from us. It's a matter of priorities. We have chosen to spend the time figuring out and establishing the right model for the project. We're convinced that we've found it. From now on, you'll hear a bit more from us.

The path up until now has been a long and rather cumbersome journey. If you have a hard time remembering what this is all about, here's a recap:

The idea for Cowork Klitmøller was born in 2011. Cowork Klitmøller is – well – a coworking space and a Matchmaking Zone (hence an ‘open-ended’ coworking space) for people that live in Klitmøller and you, as a visitor. To learn more, watch the video below: 

Hence, the Matchmaking Zone is a place we can meet, connect, think, share and create things together. The purpose of Matchmaking Zones is thus to create value through relationships by providing the best possible conditions for support and cooperation and, above all, the (new) products and services this generates.

Flea market in front of Cowork Klitmølle - on a sunny afternoon, Spring 2016. 

We're looking forward to seeing you in the new building. Until then, it’s already possible to visit us. It may be as a (short-term) tenant, during one of our Friday bar, or just as someone popping in to say hello. If you’re the latter, please come around midday - that's when we have lunch. There’ll probably be a bite for you, and we’ll have more time to talk.

Wait, there's more! Here's the incredibly long explanation:

Things take time – sometimes a lot more time than expected. We took the first serious steps in developing the idea of a matchmaking zone in Klitmøller, in 2013.

From 2013 to 2014, we participated in a contest organised by Realdania. The process culminated in the fall of 2014 when the project received five million kroner (672247 Euro) through the program 'Place Matters'. At the time, that was equal to 70% of the total budget for a building that was supposed to contain the first matchmaking zone in Denmark.

By Autumn 2015, we had managed to raise the remainder of the financing. We had found and negotiated the price for a piece of land, applied for planning permission, and established a business relationship with Ramboll, as the overall consultant on the project. Let it be said: This sounds (a lot) easier than it was.

As it turned out, we needed a dispensation for the town planning regulations to be able to use the piece of land for the purpose of a matchmaking zone. It turned out to be harder than expected. In fact, we ended up in a situation where we could expect negotiations for up to 12 months including (a lot) of writing back and forth before we could start building.

At this point, the circumstances of the project had pivoted from being about bringing good people with a heart for Klitmøller closer together to something that, most of all, was a struggle to realise a very complex physical construction.

We were in a crisis and seriously considering throwing in the towel – ultimately for practical reasons. All work related to the project was voluntary and eating up so much time that not enough was left to earn the money needed to survive.

There's a good chance that that was what I was thinking about one morning on my way to work at Ørhagevej 84. This is the place where the current Cowork Klitmøller is located. Up until the beginning of 2014, it served as the workshop for the local car mechanic. 

Find the place on the map below. Use the map controls to move closer: 

 

I'm Rasmus Johnsen. I was the first to introduce the idea of a matchmaking zone in Klitmøller. I'm an old windsurfer and have lived in the village since 2006. Together with the local surf club, I created the first masterplan for Cold Hawaii. Since then, I've been involved in several projects in Klitmøller. Among other things, I've helped organise the Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup since 2010.

Family selfie: from left – me, next to me my wife, Mette. Above her our son, Ejner, to the right our daughter, Ingrid (the elephant's name is Bodil). 

Outside the building, I met Rasmus Fejerskov. Fejerskov is the owner of Westwind Klitmøller and has lived in the village since 2004. He told me that he was thinking about buying the building at Ørhagevej 84 with the aim of repurposing it for a guest house in Klitmøller.

Rasmus Fejerskov together with his wife, Helle. Helle will be in charge of Guest House Klitmøller once we're up and running.  

I explained our situation to Fejerskov. It turned into a longer conversation, which slid into an agreement that the combination of accommodation and an open coworking space could be the perfect cocktail.

After that, things moved quickly. It soon became apparent to us that we both wanted to pursue a partnership. I included the other coworkers. Everyone supported the idea. For a few days, we considered the pros and cons. The pros won, and Fejerskov and I decided to join forces.

Up to that point, Cowork Klitmøller had been a non-profit association. It isn't anymore. Instead, Fejerskov and I have founded a company called Ørhagevej 84 ApS. We each own 50% of the company. Through this company, we bought the old workshop at Ørhagevej 84.

Up until the beginning of 2014, Ørhagvej 84 served as the workshop for the local car mechanic. On my left (with the gray beard) is Jørgen Beck, the mechanic, who previously ran the workshop for 35 years. The garage, we're standing in, will be turned into the new Cowork Klitmøller.

The company is the focal point for the renovation and reconstruction that will convert the building into the new Cowork Klitmøller and Guest House Klitmøller, which will start in late September and be completed by April 2017. From then on, only basic building operations will be done through Ørhagevej 84 ApS.

I'll rent 40% of the building, and this part will become Cowork Klitmøller. The people who rent a space at Cowork Klitmøller, will, in essence, be my tenants. Helle Fejerskov, Rasmus Fejerskov's wife, will rent the remainder, and this part will become Guest House Klitmøller. The people who rent a room there will be her tenants.

Light blue is reserved for Cowork Klitmøller. Dark blue is reserved for Guest House Klitmøller and thus ten quality double rooms will be part of the building also containing Cowork Klitmøller. It's gonna be awesome. Right = south, facing Ørhagevej.  

In other words, Cowork Klitmøller and Guest House Klitmøller will be two different businesses working closely together.

Realdania doesn't support what – after all – are “for-profit companies”. For that reason, we withdrew from our engagement with them. Furthermore, we didn't buy the aforementioned piece of land – and finally ended our collaboration with Ramboll. 

Letting go of 5 million DKK was easier than expected. Also, we let go of 600.000 DKK (80690 Euro) from the Færch Foundation. Remaining is 350,000 DKK (47000 Euro), which we're grateful to have received from Fisheries Local Action Group. Everything else is our responsibility.

In exchange, we now have the freedom to manage the project and thus to focus on what we believe will become a cosy, warm-hearted, and super exciting place in Klitmøller.

Fejerskov and I will be in charge of the reconstruction of Ørhagevej 84. Fejerskov is a skilled craftsman and has previously been responsible for a number of construction projects. During the reconstruction we'll both be working full-time on the project. It feels good ...

The building will be simpler and less expensive - but still very nice. The original idea is the same. So are the values. The main driving force will be the things we all bring to the place. We hope to see you in Klitmøller – again and again.

Sing along during the legendary Cowork Klitmøller Christmas party (2015). Starting left, in the foreground, Anna Thorsager; behind her (right), Anne Werner; behind her (left), Benthe Boesen; to her right, Troels Schwarz; on his right, Tommy Røsholt; on his right (in the foreground), Marianne Søstrøm Storm; behind to her right, Anette Balker; to her right, Tina Bach; to her left, Susanne Steinfath; to her left, Berit Hansen; in front of her, Therese Thomsen. Playing was Heine Thomsen. What a lovely bunch of people! The guy in the jacket – well, that's me. 

Flea Market, Oysters, and Cold Hawaii Beer

Some time ago we spent a Saturday at a flea market in front of Cowork Klitmøller. It was a pleasure. A lot of people, much more than we had expected, showed up. Some came to sell; several came for shopping, many came to taste the oysters and Cold Hawaii beer. Big up to all that came and helped make this day super cozy. See you at the next Cowork Klitmøller Friday bar. Our in-house photographer, Mette Johnsen, took some pictures.

Our local, formerly full-time chef, Christian Poul Petersen, served oysters from Limfjorden along with Cold Hawaii beer.

The sun shone, and before we knew it, lots of people had arrived.

Rumour has it that Tina works for the Danish secret service. For this event, she was a taxi driver and took potential troublemakers away.

Ava accepted payment at the skull table.

I wanted to be Bruce Lee

I met Marcus at the European Coworking Conference 2015 in Milan. His project immediately caught my attention. He was kind of creating what we were creating here in Klitmøller. The main difference is that his space, ALPEAN, is located in Flims Laax in the Swiss Alps, two hours southeast of Zurich. The place was earlier known only to very few outside of Switzerland, but now is quickly climbing the list of favored ski resorts. I'm pleased to present Marcus's story.

Q: What is your story, your background?

A: I grew up in Basel, a lovely town [in the] north of Switzerland. I preferred playing different sports, sleeping through school lessons, and eating during breaks.

After high school, I focused all my energy on martial arts. I wanted to be Bruce Lee. After several bouts of serious lower back pain, I gave up; I turned to skiing. A skiing accident brought me down to earth—at least for a short period. The subsequent rehabilitation developed my interest in physical therapy. I returned to school to become a physiotherapist.

After finishing my degree I worked in different clinics and for the international Scott Downhill team as a physiotherapist. At a certain point, I wanted to settle down and decided to open a rehabilitation clinic in Laax. I also started offering group training. In 2008, I developed and kickstarted the event series, Kick the Vik. It's a 3-day Laax mountain hut happening in the winter.

Q: What came before your decision to create a coworking space?

A: Running my clinic and being the main driving force behind Kick the Vik, I led a rather versatile and busy life. At the time, my flat looked like an office-jungle. I needed a place separate from my home where I could work, meet people, share projects and drink good coffee. In July 2015, I was offered a chance to buy an old restaurant. I did and later renovated the place. I opened the doors to ALPEAN 2nd of January, 2016.

Q: What kind of space have you created?

A: We have 220m2 of office space. It includes a bar with three bookable tables for small groups. We have a lounge, workbenches, and seven ergonomic tables with adjustable height. We also installed a PS4 and beamer for gaming and video sessions. We just installed the electronic locks and therefore offer 24-hour entry.

Q: What's your day-to-day role at the space?

A: I'm the private owner of the place; I rent it to ALPEAN. I'm responsible for the daily operations.

Q: How is the space different from other coworking spaces?

A: The space is 300m away from a top skiing resort. In the summer, it's the best place for mountain biking. There is a bus stop 100m away and a small shop, which is open from 7:00 - 22:00. For city people, it might be not special, but for mountain resorts, it is.

Q: Why should I (definitely) visit your space?

A: Well, if you love being active in nature – especially skiing or mountain biking, if you love spending time and working with likeminded people, ALPEAN is the place for you. The people at my place are helpful and open-minded, and the coffee is (damn) good.

Q: Where do you see your space in five years?

A: It might be different depending on the experience we get in the next few months, so I don't want to say too much now.

Q: Do you have any advice for people who want to create a coworking space?

A: As a greenhorn, I'm still experimenting, but I would say this: Define how you want to handle the noises in your space. That means telling your coworkers they better not do a longer phone call or make facilities that'll make it possible to have long conversations without interrupting others.

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Thanks a lot, Marcus. Coworking and skiing most certainly could be our next adventure.

Coworking saved my life

I met Mike LaRosa at the Coworking Europe Conference 2015 in Milan. He was busy and had just ran the last half-mile so that he could reach the venue in time. Almost out of breath, he removed his shoulder bag, looked up, stuck out his hand, and said, "Hello, my name is Mike. Where are you from?" Later, I found out that he was one of the speakers at the conference. His topic was "sponsorships for coworking." It was an interesting talk, but what I also found interesting was the use of the word "coworkaholic," a term Mike used to refer to himself. I recently got the chance to ask him a few questions and dig a little deeper. Here are Mike's replies:

Q: What is your story, your background?

A: Kind of a crazy - I will try to keep it short. Was a college dropout while working at Starbucks. By the age of 21, I was the youngest Store Manager in the company and by 23 had managed a half a dozen stores, became a Coffee Master and then started working for them in a regional training capacity. 2008 was really tough on the company and I was in need of a change, so I answered a job posting for an Event Coordinator for the Washington Business Journal. Within 6 months in the role, I was selling more event sponsorships than the entire sales team combined. They groomed me into a custom role and brought me into corporate. That's where I started designing event concepts and sponsorships for all 42 markets in the US. By 2012 I had decided I was over the challenges of working in corporate environments and started by own consulting firm.

Q: How did coworking change your way of working?

A: Coworking saved my life. I launched a company with some great initial success but within a few months I was miserable working from home or coffee shops. I hated the isolation and struggled to stay productive, keep up on projects and my work totally suffered. At that time, I guess that I had known about a space in DC, but honestly I really thought that coworking was limited to "startups" and as a consultant/freelancer I just didn't think there was a place for me. Clearly that was a stupid thing to think, but rather than go check it out, I had been asking other small businesses I knew if I could rent some space from them, etc. They'd let me come in for a day or two at a time, but really none of them took me up on the offer. I had a client project that took me to Kansas City, MO and we were working out of a coworking space and I had this AHA moment that was like why am I not working from these spaces?!?! Then I discovered the conferences etc and I was hooked.

Q: In what way did coworking change your life in general?

A: I've started working on primarily only coworking projects. My experiences in producing events and working with corporate sponsors pairs very well with needs in the coworking industry. I've been able to produce some of the biggest conferences in the market and have brought some awesome sponsors/partners to spaces I work with. It's funny too that the experience I have from Starbucks trained me quite well for some of the skill sets needed in coworking. Both are very much a form of hospitality. Each Starbucks is a community. We have regulars that come in every day and we get to know them, their families. They share celebrations with us as well as sorrow. You also have to be great at customer service and be able to solve problems quickly.

Q: What is a 'coworkaholic'? Is it "just" a name, or is it something one can be?

A: Coworkaholic was just a term that someone used to describe me at a conference and the name just kind of stuck. I thought it was a pretty funny thing so that's what I used to name the blog that I'm working on now. I think that anyone can be a coworkaholic - it's a person who loves, eats, breathes, sleeps coworking. There are quite a number of us out there as evident from the large crowds gathered at events such as Coworking Europe Conference.

Q: Is there a downside to being a coworkaholic?

A: The only downside would be that it's still a form of workaholic? ha! I think that a coworkaholic is just someone who can't get enough of sharing and social workspaces. They are community builders and believers in the future of work. I meet people every day that are thriving in coworking spaces no matter where they are in the world. More and more of them are digital nomads - a group of people that have been around for quite some time but that now have the ability to plug into a network. I've had connections that I never would have thought possible. A former member from my space in DC is a part time member at a space in Thailand owned by a guy I was chatting with in Bali. It just proves that the world is really such a small place. 

Q: What's the most important thing that being a coworkaholic has taught you so far?

A: I've learned about the power of community. The power of finding your "people", your tribe. Being an independent worker is totally a doable thing, but without having a space to call your own, it's a very lonely existence. It's so great to know that I'm in a space where there are others who share my interests, struggles and have that common bond. 

Q: What's your advice to others who are on the verge of becoming coworkaholics?

A: I think that if you are using Coworkaholic as a definition of someone who is about to become a digital nomad and travel the world, it's that you mentally prepare yourself for the unexpected, have a willingness for adventure and also be ready to grow apart from some of the people that you hang out with on a daily basis. Planning is key - but then again you can't plan too much - you need to be able to pivot and adapt if things are to change. If you are using Coworkaholic as someone who is into the idea of coworking, believes in it's power for greater good and wants to open a space, then they need to do a ton of research to understand what goes into this business.

Thanks, Mike. I hope to see you again, somewhere out there.

Det, vi kan huske, var en uforglemmelig oplevelse

Det er dagen derpå, hvor det allerede – igen – er en uge siden, vi var samlet til en, så vidt vi husker, fantastisk aften på Cowork Klitmøller. Når vi siger det på den måde – og, når det har taget lidt længere tid at få strikket noget, der minder om et referat, sammen, skal det ses i lyset af, at det – vitterlig – har været svært.

Det er sådan, det går, når Christine styrer baren. Hun praktiserer en vidunderlig kombination af kemi, medicin, astrologi, mystik og kunst, når hun rundhåndet fylder os med eleksir. Hun er husets alkymist, og derfor gik det, som det skulle: Vi røg i hegnet, men det er i store træk så også det eneste, vi kan huske. 

Med forbehold: 

For en del af os startede festen med Peters udmærkede lakseforret, og for de fleste sluttede den omkring det tidspunkt, hvor Marianne kørte Mike hjem i – og nej, Mike, det var ikke en trillebør men Benthes Nihola. 

Kl. 4.32 meldte Martin på sms: “Så er der lukket og slukket. Sov godt. Kh Martin.” Det tager vi for pålydende fra én, der ved, hvad han taler om – efter et meget intenst forløb.

Forinden havde Heine givet den som Mr. Thomsen. ‘Endnu ingen indlæg”’ står der under ‘Spiller næste gang’ på mrthomsenmusik.com. Det kan selvfølgelig være sådan, det er. Vi tager det som et udtryk for, at man må vide det og være der, hvis man vil skråle med på ‘Mustang Sally’, ‘When a man loves a woman’, ‘Midt om natten’, ’VLTJ’ og ‘Byens Hotel’. Så simpelt er det, når en hjemmeside, som der står, er oprettet med SimpleSite. 

Vi var der. Det var Simon også – og nøj, hvor vi skrålede, alt, hvad vi kunne, for hold da op, hvor I da bare supplerer hinanden godt.  

Årets tema var ja-hatten – og dér tog vi diskussionen: 

Er der situationer, hvor man siger ja til nej, og dermed ja, selvom man siger nej. Skal man sige nej til ja eller ja til nej, før det bliver et nej? Kan man sige nej til nej og dermed ja? Konklusionen blev vist, at det, når alt kommer til alt, er som “med vilje” – “ja” er noget, man gør, og ikke (kun) noget, man siger. 

Det er ikke uvæsentligt, men vi lader det ligge og konstaterer i stedet, at vi er utroligt glade for, at I sagde ja til at være med til at gøre det, vi kan huske af årets julefest på Cowork Klitmøller, til en uforglemmelig oplevelse. 

Næste års fest er lørdag d. 10/12, kl. 20.00 - og husk, det, at du ikke er inviteret, betyder ikke, at du ikke kan komme. Det kan du - skriv til Mette, så fortæller hun, hvad du skal gøre, når vi kommer så langt. 

Måske ses vi til fredagsbar på Cowork Klitmøller. Det er noget nyt og sker anden fredag i hver måned i 2016. Det skal ikke nødvendigvis være vildt, det er ligeså meget fordi, vi gerne vil se og snakke med jer over en enkelt, inden den står på aftensmad, Disney Sjov - og for nogen en tur på Stalden. 

Indtil da ønskes alle en rigtig god jul og et godt nytår! 

Bakkedal wrapped in small aesthetic tales

A while ago, I was fortunate to be offered a job through my friend, Peter Alsted, at Cowork Klitmøller. I took it, and for a couple of weeks I functioned as local "scout", stylist, caster, and production assistant during the manufacturing of two commercial films about products from our local butter company, Bakkedal. The films were (of course) recorded in Thy. First a peek behind the scenes: 

The films differ markedly from the majority of commercials. The scenes are "wrapped" in real sound, for example, the roar of the waves and the wind in the lyme grass. The result is small aesthetic stories about the area with wonderful people from my immediate network. I am proud to have been part of the team. Here they are – enjoy: 

When Ideas are Turned into Reality: A Magical Evening in Kassethuset

In recent weeks, there have been quite a few meetings in the kitchen at our little coworking space. I haven't been part of them. I've just heard a bit, here and there, during the process. A week ago, I stood in Kassethuset in Klitmøller. Those ideas and those conversations were turned into a magical evening with fantastic people. They call it Rowdy Cold Hawaii. I sincerely hope that it will grow big and strong in Klitmøller. Here is how it looked from where I stood:

We got it all, we made it available to the world

This year's Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup is over, and once again, Cowork Klitmøller functioned as a hub for preparing the media setup. Both the time leading up to the event and the actual event was another stunning period.

To be part of an organisation that – so far – once a year has managed to create the possibility to gather some of the most, if not THE most, skilled people to cover the event is incredible.

I feel privileged to be responsible for the media team. I can honestly say that every individual has strived to surpass him or herself to make this event even greater than it was the year before. This year, you did it again, and for that I’m grateful.

Seriously, I almost have to pinch myself to believe that we have now for the sixth year in a row managed to find a winner here in Klitmøller, Cold Hawaii.

Not only did we find a winner, but we pulled off 11 hours of solid sailing and thereby a full double elimination. During that period, we saw some of the highest level windsurfing in Northern Europe that we’ve seen for a very long time.

Thank you Michael Breinhild Johansen, Maja Tarp, Ane Cæcilie Scheel, Simon Reeve, Ole Svarrer, Florian Gebbert, Julia Lauber, Dirk Herpel, Philipp v. Jagow, Max Stolarow, Nils Bade, David Strüning, Jacob Thorn Jensen, Jeppe Svendsen, Jeppe Søndergaard, Pedro Bjerregaard, Mie Worre Køngerskov, Frederik Juulstrup, Jens Wernberg, Sebastiaan Van Den Berg, Ben Proffitt, Roberto Hoffman, Chris Yeates and John Carter.

We got it all, we made it available to the world, and the world embraced our delivery.

Here you have it - the legacy movie from the KIA Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup 2015 - not much else to say. Enjoy!

The transformation of 312 Main

When I met Thomas, I immediately became fascinated by the project he is involved in. On the surface, he is part of the team that is creating a co-working space, but if you dig a little deeper, you find that much more is at stake. I’m so pleased that he has decided to share the DNA of his project with us. Ladies and gentlemen - here’s a guy on a special mission.

What is your background and how did you get involved in the project? 

I am an urban planner and real estate development advisor. I am the owner of TB Real Estate Co, which is a firm that provides support to developers in and around Vancouver, British Columbia. The guiding principal of the work I undertake is to contribute to real estate development that maximizes the assets available for the health, wellbeing and prosperity of future generations. I became involved in the project to revitalize 312 Main Street three years ago when I met Mr. Bob Williams while completing my Masters in Urban Planning. Mr. Williams has been a member of the Board of Directors at Vancity Credit Union for the past thirty years. Vancity is a Vancouver based cooperative financial institution with assets approaching $20 billion. 

What is the background to the project you are involved in?

312 Main is the former Vancouver Police Department headquarters. It is a 100,000 square foot building owned by the City of Vancouver. Symbolically, this building has been a flashpoint in the Downtown Eastside neighoborhood’s struggle for a compassionate and just society. The project is currently at the design stage and renovations will be commencing shortly. The first phase of occupancy is set to be in 18-20 months. The redevelopment of 312 Main is a unique collaborative effort between the Vancity Community Foundation and the City of Vancouver.

The idea for this project was germinating when I first met Mr. Williams. He had set out to pursue this project in remembrance of his late friend Jim Green, a hard-nosed community organizer and developer of social housing in Vancouver. The vision for the project was to create an inclusive centre that would build economic capacity within the Downtown Eastside community, an area that has been subject to much pain and difficultly participating our conventional economic system. 

The transformation of 312 Main is set to be a continuation of the unparalleled work that Jim Green completed over his career, most notability, with his involvement with the Woodwards department store redevelopment. This is a 1.2 million square foot mixed use development, including 200 units of social housing, a Contemporary Arts University, and office space for local NGO's. It was developed by Westbank Projects and designed by Henriquez Partners Architects.

What is the ultimate goal of the project? 

The rehabilitation of this building will be designed to enhance the physical elements that are conducive to cooperation, collaboration, and shared services, and to acknowledge the history of the building in the neighborhood. Offering a spectrum of spaces and promoting different types of interactions, 312 Main will strengthen civic life amongst tenants and the local neighborhood while building economic opportunities. These opportunities will create employment, encourage skills development, and leverage the impact created by social and technological innovations.
 
How is coworking part of the project? 

Spaces will suit different needs including open offices and coworking desks, maker space and studios, conventional offices, meeting rooms, and vibrant common areas with places for local cooks to feed tenants and their guests. The main floor will be designed to be porous to different ideas and interests, where the public and private spheres can readily mingle through the formal and informal programming that is delivered there.

What is the biggest challenge facing the project going forward? 

The coordination of a shared vision between the many diverse groups involved is the most challenging aspect of the project. 

What is your take on a solution (if you have one)? 

Constant and clear communication between all stakeholders is the most important element to any development project. People must feel included, respected and welcomed to participate in the process. Collectively, everyone has much to contribute. If engagement is completed sensitively and respectfully, throughout the entire planning, execution and operational phases of a project, people can be empowered to participate in a way that adds value that may have been hidden initially.

Where do you see the place in 5 - 10 years? 

I see 312 Main being known as a place where Vancouver took major leap towards developing an inclusive new economy. It will be a space that honours stories of the past and transforms this energy into narrative of rebirth, reconciliation and vitality.  

How do you envision cowoking in 10 - 20 years? 

I believe coworking will become a widely adopted and normalized office space typology. These venues will be providing an important amenity to the bourgeoning self-employment and micro entrepreneurial sector. Demand and diversity of coworking venues will continue to grow as people realize its suitability to a flexible economy, where limited supply of real estate in global urban centres renders conventional office space out of reach for a significant number of companies.

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Thanks Thomas, may your project flourish and bring the changes, you describe. We look forward to following it.

Standing on Water - the opening night

The day and release of Standing on Water finally came.

It was a night to remember, as the crew, cast, family and friends gathered at Nasa (the local surfclub in Klitmøller) on a beautiful Wednesday evening. We had a few drinks and everybody boardet a bus taking us on a 25 minute ride to the cinema.

The seats were filled with excitement.

Standing on the water on the poster

The red carpet quickly filled up as we arrived and everyone entered the cinema. 144 seats were already sold out, and people were waiting for extra tickets to be released. There was a lot of love in the air. 

Peter Alsted and Casper Steinfath on the red carpet

Casper Steinfath in good company #2

Bad asses infront of the sponsor wall

After an electric 30 minutes it was about time to enter the cinema and open the doors to the film.

It's about to happen

Standing there on stage presenting the film and thanking local supporters and crew as well as hugging Casper and his family, was the perfect way to finally kick it all off. Sharing this moment with all these wonderful people was truly an amazing moment, and I'm humbled and grateful for everyone who's been part of this journey. We've come a long way. And now we've reached this chapter. This is just another step in the journey, and what a journey it has been. Next steps on the way os to get Standing on Water out into the world.

The cast receiving flowers on stage