DALUM PAPIRFABRIK

Balconies in Ultra High Performance Concrete tie apartments and nature together

Build Year

2022-2025

Architect

C.F. Møller

Entrepreneur

Raunstrup

Engineer

Niras

Builder

MT Højgaard PD

A MODERN HOUSING CONCEPT

Dalum Papirfabrik (Dalum Paper Mill) in Odense, Denmark, has undergone a remarkable transformation from an industrial area to a new, modern district. With a focus on cultural heritage, sustainability, and aesthetics, the area now invites all generations to a dynamic lifestyle that combines the energy of urban life with green surroundings. The area offers a variety of housing in different sizes and designs, with both owner-occupied and rental apartments available.

The construction comprises 442 homes, including 301 rental apartments, 63 townhouses, 20 exclusive owner-occupied apartments, and 58 senior housing units. Hi-Con has supplied balconies in Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) for several of the 301 rental apartments in the district. The rental apartments are spread across 9 separate buildings, covering more than 27,000 m², with all apartments featuring south-facing balconies or terraces that bring nature right into the home.

Dalum Papirfabrik is also certified according to DGNB Gold standards, ensuring sustainability in the construction and incorporating a range of environmental and social considerations throughout the building process.

HI-CON'S UHPC BALCONIES ADD VALUE

An innovative aspect of Dalum Papirfabrik is the use of lightweight and modern balconies in UHPC. These UHPC balconies not only add aesthetic beauty but also provide durability, strength, and functionality to the buildings' design.

Hi-Con has supplied 169 light grey parapet balconies in UHPC CRC i2 for the residential area. These balconies vary in length from approximately 2.4 to 5.3 meters, covering about 285 m², and have an effective width of about 1.5 meters. The balcony slabs have a thickness of approximately 80-95 mm and are designed with a single-sided slope over the front edge with a drip notch on the underside.

Photo: Christensen Photography

"We are proud to have contributed to the transformation of Dalum Papirfabrik and to have created private outdoor spaces for the residents. At Hi-Con, our focus is always on delivering innovative, durable, and aesthetic solutions that add value for our customers and the end users of the buildings."

Birgitte Krag Festersen,

Design Studio Manager, Hi-Con

ADVANTAGES OF BALCONIES IN UHPC

Aesthetics: Hi-Con's UHPC offers exceptional freedom in shaping and design. For Dalum Papirfabrik, this meant the possibility of creating sleek balcony elements that elegantly complemented the modern expression of the apartments.

Durability: Our UHPC CRC i2 elements are designed to have an extraordinary lifespan of over 100 years. This exceptional durability ensures not only the Dalum Papirfabrik's builder but also the end user fewer lifetime costs. The long lifespan also means that the investment in these elements is a long-term solution, reducing the need for maintenance and replacement.

Lightweight and strength: When casting our elements, we use a thin cover layer, enabling the creation of sleek and lightweight elements. Therefore, the elements impose less load on the buildings compared to traditional concrete.

Customized design: The flexibility in our design options allows for tailored solutions for each apartment. This includes the creation of balconies in various shapes and sizes, adapted to the unique needs of each apartment and the different buildings at Dalum Papirfabrik.