Malmo Designer Village – Project Development & Project Management
Malmö Designer Village – Scandinavia’s Largest Designer Outlet
With its 26,190 square meters of retail, office, and restaurant space, Malmö Designer Village will become Scandinavia’s largest and greenest designer outlet.
We have been working on this project since 2021 together with the experienced developers from Rioja Estates Limited and have been involved in the journey from concept development to obtaining building permits, system design, procurement, liaison with exit funds, and now project and construction management. I believe Sustend’s strengths have been highlighted in this project – particularly our adaptability, as nothing in this project has been done “the way it’s always been done.”
About the project
A €120 million investment, split into two phases, will create a full-day shopping and leisure experience. Malmö Designer Village will become Scandinavia’s largest outlet with easy access directly from the highway.
The modern village environment is inspired by Scandinavian design, culture, and local architectural styles. The distinct shopping streets and landscaped gardens will host a program of seasonal events aimed at extending visit time and encouraging repeat visits.
Phase one of Malmö Designer Village is expected to open in March 2027 and will feature six restaurants and cafés, with outdoor seating facing the attractive, landscaped garden areas. Phase two follows in December 2028, creating additional significant opportunities for brands to establish themselves in a growing retail destination.
Serving both Greater Copenhagen and southern Sweden, Malmö Designer Village will have 3.8 million residents within a 90-minute travel time – a larger catchment area than any existing outlet in Scandinavia, and 86% higher than the average for outlet centers across all Nordic countries.
With its appeal to local, regional, and tourist audiences, Malmö Designer Village is expected to attract over 1.9 million affluent, high-spending visitors per year for phase one.
Green Initiative
Malmö Designer Village will become Scandinavia’s greenest designer outlet with a BREEAM Excellent rating, central geothermal heat pump facility, solar panels, and locally produced materials.