Aarhus School of Architecture has moved into its brand-new premises, where everything is housed under one roof. The result is a potential for stronger synergies than was possible when the school was spread across various locations. The new building – NEW AARCH – is, in fact, Denmark’s first newly built school of architecture.
The school is located is in the new district around Godsbanan on the site of the former railway goods yard in Aarhus. The Godsbanen district is a cultural and creative melting pot, which is bringing together cultural production, events and open workshops as well as being a vibrant educational and business area.
In spite of its compact building volume, the school of architecture does not dominate the surroundings. From the street, the building terraces downwards towards the open area around Institut for (X), an independent non-profit culture and business platform for young designers, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and craftsmen.
Large drawing studios and spaces with double-height ceilings characterise the different storeys of the new school, which offer access to roof terraces that accentuate the building’s terracing. The entire ground floor is dedicated to activities to which the public has access, such as the auditorium, canteen and the library. The workshops are also located here, where students can experiment with shapes and materials.