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