UNIVERSITY COLLEGE NORTH -

AALBORG

The heart of the building is a large atrium that forms the new identity of the Campus. With an almost cliff-like character, small niches and plateaus support a varied study life spanning all floors. An airy and multifaceted space, truly in three dimensions, that get even more liveliness, colour and movement from its customized furniture and the students themselves. 

The new building is now the natural meeting place on Campus and has quickly become the backbone of the building complex. Coming through the new main entrance it is obvious why, as the eyes start to explore the atrium landscape of group spaces, small terraces, the library and several study platforms. The variety of spaces walk hand in hand with the client’s vision of an attractive and future oriented study environment. The new identity of the Campus stands out in a design that connects space, facade and interior design. The tree in the center of the atrium is a symbol of the shared expertise and synergy springing from the many study programs exchanging ideas and results. Adding to the expression of life and presence, students and staff are visible to each other throughout the building. 

The unity between new and old is particularly reflected in the facade design and the outdoor areas. The design focuses on creating an overall architectural kinship by bridging, both physically and mentally, between the existing structure and the new building. The new building has its own identity in the play of unique details in the brick work. 

Photo credits: Jacob Lerche, ADEPT.