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Join us on a construction site in Nuuk

16 March 2023

Nuuk School has been designed with an eye for differentiated forms of learning and as a gathering place for the entire neighbourhood. A number of specially developed techniques and solutions in both architecture and interior design make the project a school in a class of its own.
Associate Partner and Project Manager Morten Nøhr Frandsen has been in Nuuk to supervise the large new school being built in Nuuk. See the fresh pictures from the construction site here.

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Projections in the facade give a lively expression and act as seating niches inside.
Projections in the facade give a lively expression and act as seating niches inside.
The special roof geometry is inspired by the surrounding mountain landscape.
The special roof geometry is inspired by the surrounding mountain landscape.
The new school in Nuuk will accommodate 1200 children from primary to secondary school.
There will be room for 1200 children from primary to secondary school at Nuuk's new school.
The school also includes a day-care centre, which will open later this year.
The school also includes a day-care centre, which will open later this year.
The roof geometry allows light to enter at good angles to all corners of the world, so that even during the dark season, natural light can be optimally utilised.
The roof geometry allows light to enter at good angles to all corners of the world, so that even during the dark season, natural light can be optimally utilised.
We can't wait to see our customised railings installed around the balconies. Keep tuned!
We can't wait to see our customised railings installed around the balconies. Keep tuned!
The play of shadows from the many skylights becomes part of the architecture.
The play of shadows from the many skylights becomes part of the architecture.
Light from two corners of the world.
Light from two corners of the world.
Social sustainability is a key focus of the project. In addition to being a school that is designed with an eye for inclusion and different forms of learning, it is also intended as a gathering place for the neighbourhood's residents.
Social sustainability is a key focal point of the project. In addition to being a school designed with an eye for inclusion and different forms of learning, it is also intended as a gathering place for the neighbourhood's residents.
Dividing the large school into smaller units creates safe spaces for even the smallest children.
Beautiful Arctic March weather.
The facade will be clad with facade panels cut into shapes of local flora and fauna, which will be placed in front of coloured panels. The technique was developed specifically for the project.
The use of colour is part of Greenlandic building tradition. At the same time, colours and shapes give identity to the different sections of the school, Contributes to wayfinding and provide input for learning.
Red cedar is also part of the façade. The Arctic climate places high demands on the materials if they are to be long-lasting and age gracefully.
Nuuk town is seen through the large skylight.
Giovanni Storari

Architectural Intern

Alexandru-Nicolae Stan

Architectural Intern

Emely Lia Opolka

Architectural Intern

Rebecca De Donato

Architectural Intern

Nicolaj Dencher Sonne

Civil engineering trainee

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