nord architects: the natural science center, denmark - complete

the natural science center in bjerringbro, denmark by nord architects
image courtesy nord architects/adam mørk

the natural science center in bjerringbro, denmark by copenhagen firm nord architects
has been completed.

the building is a large cylinder generated in a series of geometrical transformations.
towards the exterior the building looks homogeneous with a façade cut in different
ways by terraces, window openings and translucent openings. the façade is covered
by u-glassprofiles, that changes character when weather and light conditions change.
at night it is lit from the inside like a light tower on the seaside. the natural science center
is situated on a hillside towards the north and it is the first thing you see when entering
the city. on the large plot the ‘natural science gardens’ will be established as an external
educational site open for the public.


image courtesy nord architects/adam mørk


interior
image courtesy nord architects/adam mørk


interior
image courtesy nord architects/adam mørk


image courtesy nord architects


floor plan
image courtesy nord architects


floor plan
image courtesy nord architects


project info:
natural science center
client: fonden naturvidenskabernes hus
donators: realdania, viborg kommune, poul due jensens fond, mfl.
place: bjerringbro, denmark
year: 2007 - 2009
size: 2560 m2
budget: 46.300.000 DKK
total advisor: nord architects, copenhagen
engineer: cowi a/s, riisøe rådgivende ingeniør –, svend ole hansen aps – arup
landscape architect: charlotte skibsted, landskabsarkitekt MDL MAA
client advisor: rambøll danmark a/s
entrepreneur: mt højgaard a/s, viborg