Guldberg Schoolyard
New outdoor areas that can be used by schools, for leisure and by the public
Guldberg School is located in the densely populated district of Nørrebro in Copenhagen. The district is characterized by a high building density and a low number of public spaces and outdoor areas. The project involves a complete renovation of the school’s outdoor areas. NORD Architects’ main idea is to create an area which can be used by schools, for leisure and by the public. The concept for the outdoor areas was conceived through a long series of workshops with users and local residents.
The square’s equipment invites people to move and relax and at the same time provides protection, zoning and a barrier that is not perceived as a limitation, but more like urban space fixtures that can used for leisure and play.
The design is based on the idea that children play in sequences, and the outdoor area is composed of a ’path-sequence’ and a ’the floor is made of lava-sequence’, both forming a series of activity areas. Both sequences contain several loops, which allows for maximum variation, and help give the schoolyard its unique shape. Here are many opportunities to play and exercise at the same time. NORD Architects has been facilitator throughout the involvement process and is the lead consultant on the design and renovation of the outdoor areas.
Location
Client
Year
Typology
Construction costs
Size
Collaborators
Status
Copenhagen, Denmark
Municipality of Copenhagen
2007-2010
Landscape, schoolyard
5.4 mill DKK
10.500 m2
SBS
Built
