Copenhagen Development by KHR arkitekter, Denmark

HEDORFS RESIDENCE HALL 26 Oct 2009 KHR arkitekter Buildings made with sandwich panels have a reputation for being dull boxes. In Hedorf Residence Hall at Frederiksberg KHR arkitekter shows that buildings cast in concrete can be both creative and inspiring. Photographs : Laura Stamer Expressive and dynamic facade Inspired by the bay windows at traditional Frederiksberg apartments KHR has designed a geometrically shaped bay window, which creates an expressive and dynamic façade. The bay windows are placed above the floor to give more spacious and dynamic apartments. Kaleidoscopic effect A small triangular window is placed in top corner of the bay window with the broad concrete wall behind. The result is a slim expression in the building because of the reflection from the window in the window ledge. The windows also give a kaleidoscopic effect where the expression of the building changes according to where you stand. From one side the façade opens up with windows, from the other side the closed bay windows with their organic movement characterize the facade. Thanks to the bay windows there is a play of colors between light and shadow all day independent of the light. And the wave motion on the façade makes the hard material appear soft and organic. Hedorf Residence Hall is situated close to Flintholm Station, CBS and Niels Brock. The residence hall has 4 floors with a total of 52 one bed apartments. Each floor has a common kitchen where the students can meet, cook and socialise. Hedorf Kollegium Frederiksberg - Building Information Country: Denmark City: Frederiksberg Year: 2004 - 09 Client: Hedorfs Holding A/S Acreage: 1700 m2 Cost: DKK 42m Location: Sjælland - part of the city of Copenhagen Hedorf Kollegium Frederiksberg images / information from KHR arkitekter