Copenhagen, Denmark

Niels Bohr Science Park

University of Copenhagen, North Campus. Denmark

Christensen & Co arkitekter, Rambøll, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Collin Gordon and Associates, Ghb Landskabsarkitekter A/s

Image: Christensen & Co and Vilhelm Lauritzen

The architects behind Niels Bohr Science Park is a collaboration between Christensen & Co Architects (CCO) and Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects (VLA). Completing the team are; Ramboll Denmark (Lead consultant) , GHB Landscape Architects, Ramboll UK, Ramboll SE and Collin Gordon Associates.

Image: Christensen & Co and Vilhelm Lauritzen

The team was announced as the winner of the competition for the laboratory and teaching buildings totaling 45,000 m2 at a grand presentation at the University.   ‘Bohr would have been proud if he could see this project. In addition to bringing the laboratory standard completely up to date, the winning project fulfills the demands of future education and research. The project brings together the various educational strands in an open and internationally oriented manner.’ says dean Ralf Hemmingsen from Copenhagen University.  

Image: Christensen & Co and Vilhelm Lauritzen

The building will house the Faculty of Science’s research and education activities which cover a broad range of subjects from classic disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, physical education, computer science and mathematics to modern interdisciplinary subjects such as molecular biomedicine, nanotechnology, eScience and science education. It will be located in the University Park as a part of North Campus, Copenhagen. The bulk of the Faculty of Science activities are gathered here.

Image: Christensen & Co and Vilhelm Lauritzen

The Niels Bohr Science Park will be constructed in two stages on either side of a busy road cutting through the northern part of Copenhagen; Jagtvej, Stage 1 will be established east of Jagtvej and include approx. 30,000 m2, while stage 2 will be established west of Jagtvej covering approx. 15,000 m2. The client would like the two parts to be linked by a skywalk across Jagtvej. Should this not be approved by the City of Copenhagen, alternative endeavours will be made to establish a tunnel connection under Jagtvej.

Image: Christensen & Co and Vilhelm Lauritzen

The jury says: ‘The winning proposal convincing brings together, the two buildings across Jagtvej bringing an interesting solution to the problem of crossing the road. The building is a rational and flexible structure with beautiful long balcony pathways and green courtyards.’

Stage 1 is expected to be ready in 2014 and Stage 2 in 2015.

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