SUMMER WITH HUGO

We follow designer Hugo Passos on this memory lane and favourite outdoor spots to get a sense of summer. Follow the story and get inspiration for the sunny days ahead!

Born and raised in Portugal, Hugo moved to Copenhagen four years ago where he works as furniture designer. Hugo’s work includes, among others, the Banco bench launched with Fritz Hansen in 2022. What’s your first memory of summer? The beaches along the coast of Serra da Arrábida in my hometown of Setúbal. Is there an outdoor place that stands out specifically for you? Maybe the pond with round steppingstones where I used to jump and play as a child.

Your 3 favourite spots in your city for spending time outdoors? The Royal Library Garden, Nørrebro cemetery, Veranda bar. Your 3 favourite summertime activities? Cycling, cooking and meeting friends. Where do you like to spend your summer days/summer nights in Copenhagen? Bellevue beach, Bar Vin, J.C. Jacobsens Have, Veranda, Fælledparken, Apollo, Aurens’s Deli, Osteria 16, Osbornes pub and few others… Your favourite summer drink? A good negroni.

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