The new university building in Copenhagen is divided into two separate buildings on either side of Jagtvej, one of the busiest roads in Copenhagen, connected by a tunnel and a skywalk three storeys above ground level.

MT Højgaard was responsible for delivering the interior finish, including walls, floors, ceilings and laboratory fittings.

Interior design supports breakthrough in research

The great scientific achievements in future research will largely take place across the professional silos for which the scientific community has been known. This is precisely why the new building is designed for continuous and flexible adaptation so that research can be carried out across subject areas. The starting point is the research projects rather than the research institutions, which can in principle mean changing interior design requirements every five to ten years.

A major construction site at one of Denmark’s busiest roads requires careful oversight.

The construction of the university building was a substantial project, not least because the Niels Bohr complex is located on a very busy section of Jagtvej used by many vehicles travelling in and out of Copenhagen. This is why we took particular care to minimise noise and public disturbance and to handle waste on a continuous basis.

Please contact us if you would like more information about the various aspects we took into account during the expansion of the Niels Bohr Institute.