NICOLINEHUS

Modern balconies and planters in UHPC

Build Year

2019-2022

Architect

Aart Architects A/S

Entrepreneur

NCC Danmark A/S

Engineer

Rambøll A/S

Builder

Bricks A/S

A NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN THE HEART OF AARHUS Ø

Nicolinehus proudly stands as the centerpiece of Aarhus Ø in Denmark, connecting the vibrant area with Aarhus C, the city's center. This extraordinary building offers a wide range of attractions, making it an irresistible destination for both Nicolinehus residents and the people of Aarhus.

With an impressive total area of 66,000 m², Nicolinehus features a fascinating blend of residential and commercial buildings, embedded in a terraced landscape. The residential portion spans approximately 25,000 m² and includes 173 owner-occupied apartments, 8 townhouses, and 60 rental apartments. The ground floor also houses various commercial areas, including restaurants, cocktail bars, supermarkets, pharmacies, marketplaces, cafés, and underground parking facilities.

The two large triangular blocks boast balconies with staggered levels, offering fantastic views of the city and harbor from up to 16 stories. Thanks to Hi-Con's collaboration with Bricks and Aart Architects, the dream of spacious balconies and rooftop gardens in Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) with plenty of space for furniture and plants has become a reality.

BALCONIES IN ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

At Hi-Con, we specialize in Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) and always strive to help our partners develop innovative projects that leverage the full potential of our remarkable material. We are proud to have been chosen to contribute UHPC balconies to the Nicolinehus project, adding value and enhancing the residents' experience.

The floating balconies we supplied to Nicolinehus are supported by integrated columns and beams in concrete elements with dimensions up to 6 x 2.2 meters. This deliberate design choice not only provides structural integrity but also adds an aesthetic quality to the facades.

What is UHPC? You can read more about it here.

"The floating balconies in high performance concrete from Hi-Con, supported by integrated columns and beams in concrete elements up to 6 x 2.2 meters, are a deliberate choice to provide an aesthetic quality to the facades."

Martin Busk,

Co-owner and director, Bricks

PROJECT DETAILS

Hi-Con has produced and delivered a total of 259 UHPC balconies in 8 different variations for the project. These balconies, made of UHPC CRC i2, are designed with integrated water channels in the back edge, which include drains. The casting sides of the balcony slabs are produced with standard profiling, and the undersides are textured with a roller.

In addition to the balconies, Hi-Con has also delivered planters made of UHPC CRC i2. Approximately 135 planters have been supplied for the project, available in two different versions – a shorter and a longer design. These UHPC planters complement the overall aesthetics and functionality of the balconies, enhancing the residents' experience.

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