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Build Year

2015

Architect

C.F. Møller

Engineer

MOE A/S

Builder

Bygningsstyrelsen

A FACADE THAT ATTRACTS ATTENTION

 

From a distance, the faculty building resembles a Swiss cheese. A beautiful Swiss cheese. It's a facade that catches the eye, which is entirely fitting for a building dedicated to international-level research. Anna Maria Indrio, Partner and Architect at C.F. Møller, explains:

 

"The facade was very important because we wanted to create an expressive statement of the international research taking place within the building. We aimed to give identity to both the building and the faculty. At the same time, the building's choice of materials reflects some of the research it will house: Innovation in the construction industry."

 

AESTHETIC FACADE CLADDING

The perforated facade cladding is composed of 292 facade elements in Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) CRC i2®. Each element measures approximately 5 x 3 meters and features a minimum hole diameter of 1.2 meters. CRC i2®, Hi-Con's own generation of Ultra High Performance Concrete, was chosen for the project for several reasons: it allows for casting very slim facade elements while offering extreme strength and durability.

 

The facade elements are 65 mm thick, and their high strength is crucial to withstand the extensive perforation without breaking. The perforations in the facade extend right up to the edge, collectively covering 65% of the facade area.

 

Read more about facade solutions in Ultra High Performance Concrete here

 

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"We considered a load-bearing concrete facade with perforations, but when we became aware of Hi-Con's material, we realized that we could remove the heaviness typically associated with concrete and create a different expression without compromising the facade's structural integrity. This lightness could not have been achieved in any other way."

Anna Maria Indrio,

Ex. Partner & Arkitekt hos C.F. Møller

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OF DENMARK WITH UHPC FACADES

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