The name Mellem means “middle” and is inspired by the book Livet mellem husene by Danish architect Jan Gehl. Loosely translated, it means “Life Between Buildings.” Gehl is a contemporary architect, urban planner, entrepreneur and professor emeritus of urban design at the Royal Danish Academy School of Architecture in Copenhagen. His work has shaped a new way of thinking about the design of urban spaces. On a trip to Denmark, Gehl’s philosophy inspired Hugo Girard Beauchamp, founder of Maître Carré, to create a new community-based rental brand.