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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.
Brugen af farver er del af grønlandsk byggeskik. Samtidig giver farver og figurer identitet til de forskellige sektioner af skolen, bidrager til wayfinding og giver indspark til læring.
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.
Strong collaboration and important milestone in North German school construction project

At the topping-out ceremony for the new Lehrte-Süd school centre, the city mayor and others praised the good cooperation and the fact that the project is on time and on budget. The 100 million euro project is being realised in a public-private partnership and brings together an integrated comprehensive school and secondary school under one roof. The first stage will be completed in 2026 and will provide schooling for 1,800 students.

Wayfinding in Copenhagen car parks

How do you find your car in a grey concrete world? In collaboration with By & Havn, KHR has developed a wayfinding concept that makes it easier to find your way in a number of Copenhagen's car parks where it was previously difficult to find your way. The concept creates clarity and recognisability across the facilities - while adapting to the architecture and usage patterns of each car park. With simple tools such as colours, pictograms and mega-graphics, both function and aesthetics are supported in everyday life for thousands of users.

Wayfinding in the car park of 'Bjerget'

KHR Architecture has developed a wayfinding strategy for a number of By & Havn's car parks in Copenhagen with a focus on recognisability and user-friendliness. The concept makes it easy to find your way - no matter which car park you arrive at. In the Bjerget car park, however, a special version has been developed that respects the building's distinctive architecture and visual identity. The existing colour palette and typography have been retained and refreshed, while the wayfinding has been updated with new pictograms, floor markings and clear landmarks. The result is a system that is both site-specific and recognisable across the city.

Wayfinding at Nuuk school

At Nuuk School, wayfinding is an integral part of the architecture and user experience. Students, teachers and visitors must be able to easily find their way around the many buildings and functions - not through heavy signage systems, but through a visual and sensory strategy based on Greenland's rich nature, colour codes and playful symbolism. The result is a recognisable and logical environment that supports learning and well-being.

Wayfinding at hospital in Bergen

The wayfinding concept at Haukeland Children's Hospital is an example of how good architecture can make complex buildings easy to understand and move around in. Already in the early design phases, the focus has been on supporting intuitive orientation and efficient flows for children, relatives and staff. The combination of thoughtful architecture, target group-specific signage, individual colour concepts for each block and integrated art elements create recognisability and a sense of place in the 79,000 m² hospital.

Paul Hoffstadt

Architectural Intern

Linnea Johansson

Architectural Intern

Cristina Pullia

Architectural Intern