From historical nursing college to modern student housing
With the transformation of Aarhus’ historical municipality hospital, we have together with FEAS restored the original nursing college and patient hotel from the 1930s and transformed them into new, contemporary student housing for 170 students in the middle of Aarhus. The focus of the project has been to sustain the unique qualities and architecture of the place while simultaneously create a forward-looking and community-based student and city life – all located in the middle of Aarhus’ new gathered university campus – the University Town.
With the transformation of Aarhus’ historical municipality hospital, we have together with FEAS restored the original nursing college and patient hotel from the 1930s and transformed them into new, contemporary student housing for 170 students in the middle of Aarhus. The focus of the project has been to sustain the unique qualities and architecture of the place while simultaneously create a forward-looking and community-based student and city life – all located in the middle of Aarhus’ new gathered university campus – the University Town.
The new student houses are a part of Aarhus Municipality’s development plans for the university area with the aim of transforming the old hospital into a city-integrated campus that connects housing, education, research, business and city life. With the goal of fostering community and presence, the houses have common kitchen environments and open spaces both inside and outside. The college will also house a function room, laundry, practicing rooms, workshops etc.