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In the heart of Copenhagen, between Nørre Søgade and Nansensgade, lies Charlotte Ammundsens Plads. A square most people probably just pass through – but as of today, it’s coming to life in a whole new way. The worn-down basketball court on the square has received a complete and much-needed makeover.

Behind the project is Danish fashion brand Les Deux, who – in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen – has donated a brand new, permanent basketball court to the city. The initiative is part of the brand’s social project, Les Deux Legacy, and it’s far from the first time they’ve combined sports, community, and fashion in public spaces.

The court is officially opening today, Friday, June 20, with a tournament, DJs, celebration, and community spirit – and from then on, it will be open and free for everyone to use. A true gift to the city and its people.

“We wanted to give something back to Copenhagen,” says Andreas von der Heide, co-founder of Les Deux.
We had a chat with him about the idea, the role of basketball in Les Deux’s universe – and why a home court in the center of the city makes perfect sense.

Andreas, how did the idea of creating a basketball court come about?

“We love sports – we love the smiles, the close bonds, and above all, the competition. When we opened our first court, which was just a few construction plates outside the fashion fair three years ago, we saw how something as simple as a hoop and a net could bring real joy. Sports have always been a part of our identity – and so has the desire to help others.

A homecourt is just that – a home. A place where your relationships live, and where you can shut out the noise and find peace. Les Deux Legacy opened its first court in New York in 2023, and the goal from the start was to do the same in our hometown. Copenhagen has given us a lot and shaped us as a brand, so we wanted to give something back.”

It is a permanent court – how will it work in practice? Can anyone use it?

“We have donated the court to the city, and it is completely public. Everyone is welcome to come and play. The goal has been to create something that belongs to the city. Tietgen gave the Marble Church, Mærsk gave the Opera House – we give the city the court 😉 We want to deliver a small monument to the people, to the streets, to families, to the young and the old.”

Basketball has been an important part of Les Deux’s identity in recent years – how does this project connect to that?

“A few years ago, when we sat down to build our dream office, we built a basketball court in the heart of it. The energy, the smiles, and the ambitions at the office – we dreamed of taking that out into the world and placing small landmarks where dreams, ambitions, and closeness could find a place.

Besides that, we have always been drawn to sports. There is something about the challenge and the community. We know we are not changing the world with this project – but we hope it creates ripples. And the more people who leave this court happy, the more go out into the world with a smile.”

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