Extensive renovation and remodeling of the main building at Roskilde University
- Address
- Universitetsvej 1, Roskilde
Info
- Client
- Roskilde University
- Area
- 6,000 m²
- Architect
- Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects
- Project Period
- 2018–2019
- Contractor
- Hoffmann
- Construction Cost
- 77 million DKK
Nature of the project
The government has allocated 750 million DKK from 2016–2019 for renovation and maintenance at Danish universities. One of the first projects is the remodeling and renovation of Building 3 at Roskilde University, which will be transformed into a modern and functional university building during 2018.
Former cubicle offices will be replaced by open-plan offices with space for more workstations. In total, workstations for nearly 300 employees will be set up across the building’s 6,000 m² spread over two floors.
On the ground floor, the Department of People and Technology will have three large classrooms, three cluster rooms, and several rooms for Ph.D. students, as well as open-plan office spaces for management, faculty, and others.
On the first floor, the rector’s office and the administration will benefit from new offices and meeting facilities.
The renovation and modernization of the building will be accompanied by a comprehensive technical upgrade. New ventilation systems, radiators, sunshades, and cooling systems will be installed to ensure a comfortable environment inside the building regardless of the weather or season.
The technical systems are controlled automatically via a new CTS system, which ensures that the temperature is kept constant and the air is continuously refreshed. At the same time, motion sensors will be installed for the lighting to minimize energy consumption. Overall, the building will meet the 2015 energy requirements of the Building Code.
The building will be renovated to include a double-height entrance area and a new facade section around the entrance. Additionally, two new elevator shafts will be installed, and supports will be constructed for a new cooling system on the roof. In addition, a number of new openings will be created in the existing load-bearing structures. The load-bearing portion of the new entrance area will be constructed as a steel structure. The double-height space at the entrance will be created by removing the facade in that area. Similarly, the existing hollow-core slabs in the floor above the ground floor in that area will be removed.
A steel structure will be installed to support the existing roof deck elements, which were previously supported by the existing facade. The new facade section itself will be constructed as an aluminum facade structure, which will be placed outside the new building. This section will rest on new foundations and be braced against the existing building.
Lateral stability is ensured via wind braces. Furthermore, large sections of the existing load-bearing concrete walls in the area will be removed. These will also be replaced by new steel structures. The Danish Building and Property Agency has put the project out to bid as a turnkey contract.
