Dokk1, Aarhus, Denmark

The large polygonal building is located at the mouth of the Aarhus River, connecting the city with the port and water. Flanked by forests to the north and south, a recreational belt has been created through which a new light railway will run with a dedicated station at Dokk1. Road traffic will be redirected, so that it has direct access to the large under-ground car park beneath the building. New cycle paths run through the scheme that includes over 450 bicycle parking spaces. Dokk1 will become a new hub and metaphorically the “hinge” that opens up to new experiences in Aarhus city.

Facts:

Architect
schmidt hammer lassen architects

Client
Aarhus Municipality

Client Partner
Realdania

Area
35,600 m²

Construction sum
Approx. Euro 280 million excluding VAT

Competition
2009, first prize in an international competition

Status
Built 2015

Lead architect
schmidt hammer lassen architects

Engineer
Alectia Rådgivende Ingeniører

Landscaping
Arkitekt Kristine Jensens Tegnestue

Client Consultant
Rambøll Danmark

Other consultants
Bahn arkitekter (accessibility)

Sustainability
The building meets the requirements of the Danish 2015 energy classification and has 3,000 m2 of solar cells on its roof.

Awards
Commendation, Architectural Review MIPIM Future Projects Awards 2015

Photo
Adam Mørk

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