/Schools

Skovlyskolen

Project information

  1. Area13.500 m²
  2. Construction cost57 mill DKK

Project details

  1. Year2016 — 2019
  2. StatusCompleted
  3. Partners Torkil Laursen Rådgivende Ingeniører
    Dines Jørgensen Rådgivende Ingeniører
    Golder Associates
  4. Client Rudersdal Ejendomme
  5. Scope Landscape design

'Gray to Green' is the sustainable strategy for Skovlyskolen in Holte, unraveling the school's history and educational potential in harmony with nature, while creating new and optimized learning spaces both inside and outside.

Optimisation and modernisation

The optimisation of outdoor spaces and landscape is based on the school's potential and realisable scenarios in relation to both the physical framework and the school's educational reality. New connections have been created between learning outside and inside, and the forest shelter belt that surrounds the school has been activated.

From gray to green

The existing schoolyard has been changed from a uniform asphalt surface with formal cut trees, to a lush, green schoolyard where the building is sheltered in a forest. Vegetation and green areas create a new identity and increased value for the school. The sun shading has a cooling effect on hot days, and the new play and study environments contribute to the students' health.

Re-establishment of pavement after sewer renovation is minimised and makes room for vegetation and rainwater.

Flexible learning zones

The courtyard spaces between the shelters are designed as flexible learning zones, so that teaching and learning have the opportunity to move outdoors. A 4-step strategy for the learning environment is used in all courtyards; from immersion, group and project work, to assembly and instructional arenas. The design of each courtyard is toned down in relation to the age of the nearby student group, thus creating belonging and age-appropriate learning environments.

Learning tables with connected water and electricity, assembly points, work niches, benches and "hang-out" places are established.

Active everyday life – the green outdoor trail

A green outdoor trail sets the school into a movement course that invites to an active school day and provides a meeting point in the local area.