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.

nord architects: the natural science center, denmark   complete image courtesy nord architects/adam mørk

nord architects: the natural science center, denmark   complete interior image courtesy nord architects/adam mørk

nord architects: the natural science center, denmark   complete interior image courtesy nord architects/adam mørk

nord architects: the natural science center, denmark   complete image courtesy nord architects

nord architects: the natural science center, denmark   complete floor plan image courtesy nord architects

nord architects: the natural science center, denmark   complete 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