byMUNCH, by- og Landskabsdesign

What byMUNCH, by- og Landskabsdesign does

byMUNCH, by- og Landskabsdesign is a privately held Danish landscape architecture and urban design consultancy founded in 2010 by Anita Munch Jensen and headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark. The firm employs approximately 10 credentialed landscape architects and specializes in multifunctional outdoor spaces that integrate recreation, play, biodiversity, climate adaptation, and community functions. Its work spans city center renewals (Hjørring, Horsens, Herning, Greve, Skanderborg midtby projects), large-scale social housing transformations (the 528,000 m2 Vollsmose development under Civica's 3 billion DKK LIVA strategic partnership), schools, climate adaptation, and citizen involvement methodologies. The firm has delivered benchmark projects including Denmark's first DGNB Byområde Gold certification (Ellekonebakken, Viborg) and the country's first 'Tryghedsrenovering' (Bispehaven).

The business operates a project-based professional services model, acquiring work primarily through architectural competitions (both national and international) and long-term strategic partnerships with municipalities, social housing associations, foundations, and private companies. Revenue is generated through project fees, competition wins, and framework agreements. The firm has extended beyond pure services into productized urban furniture, co-developing the ADD+ Bench series with HITSA. Marketing relies on portfolio website, Instagram, and earned media through 4 Gazelle awards, 11 architecture prizes, and international publication citations including MOOOL (China), Le Pamphlet (Canada), and the Danish Architecture Center.

The company serves dual primary customer segments: Danish municipalities seeking urban renewal and climate adaptation (Hjørring, Herning, Skanderborg, Aalborg, Assens, Rebild, Aabenraa, Jammerbugt, Ringkøbing-Skjern), and social housing associations (Civica, FAB, Østjysk Bolig, ALBO, Boligselskabet Sct. Jørgen) requiring comprehensive area transformations. Secondary segments include schools and educational institutions, and private companies (Novo Nordisk, Grundfos). Pricing is project-based without public rate cards; the firm positions its 'byMUNCH solution' as cost-equivalent to traditional paving-centric approaches while delivering superior multi-functional value through circular reuse of materials, citizen involvement, and climate-integrated design.

Name

byMUNCH, by- og Landskabsdesign

Legal name

byMUNCH by- og Landskabsdesign

Website

https://bymunch.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

byMUNCH is an Aarhus-based Danish landscape architecture and urban design consultancy founded in 2010 that designs multifunctional climate-adapted public spaces, city centers, and social housing transformations for municipalities, housing associations, and private companies across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture
• Urban design
• Climate adaptation
• Public space planning
• Housing area transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Consulting: Professional services revenue from landscape architectural design, urban planning, and consulting services. Projects range from small urban spaces to large-scale housing area transformations.
2. Competition Winnings and Project Fees: Revenue generated from winning architectural competitions as total advisor (totalrådgiver) on major municipal and housing association projects.
3. Strategic Partnership (LIVA): Strategic partnership with Civica housing association valued at 3 billion DKK for landscape architectural services as part of the 'Fremtidens Vollsmose' development plan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

byMUNCH is a landscape architecture and urban design consultancy that plans and designs climate-adapted public spaces, city centers, housing area transformations, school outdoor environments, and learning landscapes. The firm works as total advisor on major projects, integrating climate adaptation, biodiversity, recreation, and community functions into multifunctional outdoor solutions. Services span the full project cycle from strategy and citizen involvement through design and construction documentation.

Product overview

byMUNCH offers landscape architecture and urban design services as a unified consultancy practice. Their portfolio spans residential area transformations, urban space design, schools and institutions, water/climate solutions, and master planning. The firm also produces proprietary urban furniture products including the byMUNCH Bench Series and ADD+ Bench, developed in collaboration with HITSA. Their work encompasses complete project cycles from strategy and concept development through design and construction documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Consulting End-to-end landscape architecture and urban design services including client advisory, planning, idea development, citizen involvement, and design documentation. Delivered as total advisor on projects ranging from small urban spaces to large-scale housing area transformations of up to 528,000 m2. Targeted at Danish municipalities, social housing associations, schools, and private companies.
• Climate Adaptation and Stormwater Management Design Specialized consulting integrating rainwater management, climate security, and urban renewal. Uses water's path actively in city design to activate commercial streets and create multifunctional climate-resilient public spaces. Targeted at municipalities and housing associations facing climate change challenges.
• Housing Area Transformation Planning Comprehensive masterplanning for social housing area transformations including safety renovations (Tryghedsrenovering), DGNB-certified developments, and citizen involvement processes. Delivered as part of the flagship LIVA strategic partnership with Civica housing association valued at 3 billion DKK. Targeted at Danish social housing associations.
• ADD+ Bench Series (ADD+ bænken) Proprietary modular bench system based on tetris-like blocks that allows flexible arrangement of any type of outdoor space at affordable prices. Co-designed by byMUNCH and manufactured in partnership with HITSA. Sold as a product line for public spaces, housing areas, and urban environments.
• byMUNCH Bench Series (byMUNCH bænkserien) A series of outdoor benches and seating furniture designed for public spaces, developed in collaboration with HITSA. The series includes customizable modular bench configurations for public realm projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 528,000 m2 landscape transformation in Vollsmose (equivalent to 74 football pitches)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

56 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• AARTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Architecture firm partner on GRO school project in Rebild Kommune. Focus on outdoor learning and sustainability.
• Hjørring KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Municipality partner for continuation of Mammutplads project and Kulturpladsen development. Long-standing partnership on multiple Hjørring projects.
• Hjørring KulturskoleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cultural school partner for Kulturpladsen project, receiving a new central urban space.
• Vendsyssel TeaterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Theater partner for Kulturpladsen project, contributing to cultural life enhancement in Hjørring.
• Ingeniørfirmaet Viggo MadsencoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Engineering partner on Brovst urban renewal project (10 million DKK). Long-term collaboration partner with byMUNCH on multiple projects.
• Søgaard ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Consulting partner on Brovst urban renewal project.
• Jammerbugt KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Municipality partner for Brovst urban renewal project (10 million DKK). Project focuses on community, green identity, and vibrant city center.
• ABC Rådgivende IngeniørercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Engineering consultancy partner on GRO school project in Rebild Kommune.
• Arkitektfirmaet Frost LaursencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Architecture firm partner on Sigynbakken daycare project in Aalborg Kommune.
• Dissing+WeitlingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Architecture firm collaboration on Hvide Sande project 'Forbindelsen mellem hav og fjord'. Dissing+Weitling is a renowned Danish architecture firm specializing in infrastructure and bridge architecture.
• RambøllcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Engineering consultancy partnership on Hvide Sande project. Rambøll provides engineering expertise for the water security and infrastructure aspects.
• Boligselskabet Sct. JørgencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Housing association partner for Ellekonebakken project - Denmark's first DGNB Byområde certified area. Partner for the comprehensive transformation of the housing area in Viborg.
• Viborg KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Municipality partner for Ellekonebakken DGNB certification project. The project transforms an exposed housing area with 536 dwellings into an open and active urban district.
• ERIK ArkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Architecture firm partner on Ellekonebakken project, providing architectural services as part of the DGNB certified development team.
• Ingeniørfirmaet Viggo MadsencoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Engineering firm partner on Ellekonebakken project. Frequently collaborates with byMUNCH on multiple projects including Axelborg, Fjerritslev, and Brovst.
• ERIK arkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Architecture firm partner on Axelborg project with ALBO housing association. Collaboration for the comprehensive renovation of 284 housing units.
• CivicaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Housing association partner for Granparken project (610 million DKK) as part of LIVA strategic partnership for 'Fremtidens Vollsmose'.
• ERIK ArkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Architecture firm partner on Granparken project in Vollsmose.
• OJ Rådgivende IngeniørercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Engineering consultancy partner on Granparken project.
• Assens KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Municipality partner for Assens Havneplads project - climate adaptation and urban renewal. Project received international attention on Italian Landscape First Instagram profile.
• WE ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Architecture firm partner on Assens Havneplads project, contributing to the design and execution of the harbor space transformation.
• CivicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Housing association partner for Lærkeparken project (619 million DKK, 368 dwellings renovated, 136 demolished).
• Plan- og LanddistriktsstyrelsencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Government body that featured 3 byMUNCH projects in their 'Eksempelsamling for Strategisk Planlægning for Bymidter' publication.
• Dansk Kyst- og NaturturismecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Government body supporting Hvide Sande project and NATURNÆTTER initiative.
• Hvide Sande HavncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Port authority partner for Hvide Sande 'Forbindelsen mellem hav og fjord' project.
• Ringkøbing-Skjern KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Municipality partner for Hvide Sande project.
• HITSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Product partner for ADD+ bench series - designed and manufactured in collaboration.
• Herning KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Municipality partner for Ny Herningsholmskole project (160 million DKK, 1000 students).
• C.C. ContractorcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Contractor partner on Herningsholmskole project.
• Herning KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Municipality partner for Kibæk 'Grøn by med vilje' project (7 million DKK).
• Kibæk BorgergruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Citizen group partner for Kibæk project with focus on citizen involvement and storytelling.
• Skanderborg KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Municipality partner for Sommerbæk Børnehus og Skole project (144 million DKK).
• GPP ArkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Architecture firm partner on Sommerbæk project and Herningsholmskole.
• AFRYcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Engineering consultancy partner on Sommerbæk and Herningsholmskole projects.
• Rum & AdfærdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Behavior and space consultancy partner on Sommerbæk and Herningsholmskole projects.
• CivicaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic partnership LIVA (Liv, Indsigt, Værdier og Alliancer) worth 3 billion DKK. byMUNCH leads landscape architecture for 'Fremtidens Vollsmose' development.
• CivicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Housing association partner for Bøgeparken project in Vollsmose (434 million DKK, 189 dwellings renovated, 287 demolished).
• Hjørring KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Municipality partner for Hjørring Midtby klimasikring project (25.5 million DKK, 1 km stretch).
• Hjørring VandselskabcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Water utility company partner for climate adaptation project, integrating rainwater management.
• NirascoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Engineering consultancy partner on Hjørring Midtby project.
• SwecocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Engineering consultancy partner on Hjørring Midtby and Granparken projects.
• NCC DanmarkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Construction company partner on Brande school project (Ikast-Brande's largest construction project historically).
• SMAK ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Architecture firm partner on Brande school project.
• Oluf Jørgensen Rådgivende IngeniørfirmacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Engineering consultancy partner on Brande school project.
• Jammerbugt KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Municipality partner for Fjerritslev urban renewal (6.5 million DKK).
• Bejstrup MaskinstationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Local contractor partner on Fjerritslev project.
• Østjysk BoligcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Housing association partner for Bispehaven - Denmark's first 'Tryghedsrenovering' (190 million DKK, 133,000 m2 outdoor areas).
• LINK ArkitekturcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Architecture firm partner on Bispehaven tryghedsrenovering project.
• NirascoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Engineering consultancy partner on Bispehaven project.
• Enemærke & PetersencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016General contractor (totalentreprenør) for Bispehaven project.
• Skanderborg AndelsboligforeningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Housing association partner for Grønnedalsparken project (274 million DKK, 390 dwellings renovated).
• JFPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2014Construction partner on Grønnedalsparken project.
• OJ Rådgivende IngeniørercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014Engineering consultancy partner on Grønnedalsparken project and multiple other byMUNCH projects.
• RUBOW arkitekterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Architecture firm partner on Grønnedalsparken project.
• Schwarz ArkitekterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Architecture firm partner on Grønnedalsparken project.
• FABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Housing association partner for multiple projects including Skovbrynet (winner of Odinprisen 2012, 71 million DKK) and Birkeparken.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SLA: SLA is a leading Danish landscape architecture firm with comparable practice areas in urban design, climate adaptation, and multifunctional public spaces. Both firms compete for the same Danish municipal and housing association projects, making SLA the closest direct peer in terms of customer base, project scale, and design philosophy.
• 1:Landskab: 1:Landskab is a Danish landscape architecture practice working on urban spaces, climate projects, and housing area transformations. The firm competes directly with byMUNCH in similar municipal and social housing tenders, with overlapping client base in Danish Jutland and major cities.
• Topotek 1: Topotek 1 is an internationally renowned German landscape architecture firm known for urban design, public space transformations, and large-scale urban renewal. It is comparable to byMUNCH in design philosophy, project scale (both compete internationally), and focus on multifunctional urban landscapes.
• Schønherr: Schønherr is a Danish-rooted landscape architecture and urban design firm with offices across Europe. Both firms work on similar urban design and climate adaptation projects and share the Scandinavian landscape design tradition, competing for similar municipal and developer clients across Northern Europe.

Emerging players

• Juul | Frost Architects: Juul | Frost is a Danish architecture firm with growing landscape and urban design capabilities, frequently partnering with byMUNCH on projects. While broader in scope, they compete for similar municipal master planning and urban renewal commissions and represent an adjacent emerging Danish design firm.

Broad incumbents

• Rambøll: Rambøll is a major Danish-headquartered engineering and design consultancy with a landscape architecture and urban design practice. While a frequent partner of byMUNCH, Rambøll also competes for large municipal climate adaptation and infrastructure projects where landscape integration is part of broader engineering mandates.
• COWI: COWI is a large Danish engineering and design consultancy with landscape, urban, and infrastructure capabilities. It competes for major Danish urban development, climate adaptation, and housing renovation projects where landscape architecture is bundled within broader engineering commissions.
• SWA Group: SWA Group is a large US-headquartered landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm with global reach. Comparable to byMUNCH in core service offering (multifunctional landscape, urban renewal, climate-responsive design), but operates at much larger scale across infrastructure, parks, and waterfront redevelopments.
• James Corner Field Operations: Field Operations is a globally recognized landscape architecture and urban design firm (e.g., High Line NYC) working on large-scale public realm projects. Comparable to byMUNCH in focus on multifunctional public spaces and urban regeneration, but with significantly larger project scale and international portfolio.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): BIG is a globally prominent Danish architecture and urban design firm involved in major urban masterplans and landscape-integrated developments. While broader in architectural scope than byMUNCH, BIG competes for some of the same Danish and international urban regeneration projects where landscape design is integral to large mixed-use developments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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