University College North -UCN Campus designed by ADEPT elevates educational facilities in three dimensions, which provokes sustainable learning environment through alternative methods of studying in the building. The design for UCN Campus in Aalborg, Denmark is a vision of an educational hub bringing together several specialized study programs under one roof.

Faced with the demands for an alternative and sustainable learning environment, ADEPT and Friis & Moltke have worked closely with both staff and students to design a building that merges innovative spaces and new synergy. UCN Campus is education in three dimensions.

The new building is the natural main entrance for UCN Campus. Image © ADEPT

The new building is now the natural meeting place on Campus and has quickly become the backbone of the building complex. Coming through the new main entrance it is obvious why, as your eyes start to explore the atrium landscape of group spaces, small terraces, the library and several study platforms. 

The variety of spaces walk hand in hand with the client’s vision of an attractive and future oriented study environment. Besides the new building of 6.000 square-metre, large parts of the remaining 20.000 square-meters within existing property was transformed and renovated.

UCN Interior. Image © Jakob Lerche

''The heart of the building is a large atrium creating the identity of the Campus. With an almost cliff-like character, it creates small niches and plateaus, supporting a varied study life spanning all floors. An airy and multifaceted space, that adds life, color and movements to its three dimensions from customized furniture, a large tree and the students themselves'', says Anders Lonka, founding partner ADEPT.

UCN Interior. Image © Jakob Lerche

The new identity of the Campus stands out in a design that connects space, facade and interior design. The tree in the center of the atrium is a symbol of the shared expertise and synergy springing from the many study programs exchanging ideas and results. Adding to the expression of life and presence, students and staff alike are visible to each other throughout the building. 

UCN Interior. Image © Jakob Lerche

The unity between new and old reflects in the interior spaces as well as in the facade design and the outdoor areas. The design focuses on creating an overall architectural kinship by bridging, both physically and mentally, between the existing structure and the new building. The new building has its own identity in the play of unique details in the brick work.

Image © Jakob Lerche

ADEPT is a member of World Architecture Community and won WA Awards in the 10th Cycle with Dalarna Media Arena project in Sweden, selected by the votes of Honorary Members. ADEPT has recently completed soft-edged private villa and Ku.Be House of Culture and Movement in collaboration with MVRDV in Denmark. 

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Detailed brickwork. Image © ADEPT

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