The school will accommodate approximately 1,000 students and consist of a school building, a parking garage, and a sports hall.

The sports hall will be situated atop the parking garage, serving as a striking landmark and an active gathering place for the entire area.

The new school will be a green and sustainable learning environment where nature is integrated into daily life. A large green roof landscape connects the buildings and creates a seamless transition between indoor and
outdoors.

The school’s architecture is centered around three large atria that bring together the elementary, middle, and upper grades. These atria also serve as hubs for specialized classrooms such as music and science labs. The active green roof landscape fosters interaction across grade levels and supports an awareness of cycles and sustainability in an era of climate change.

The parking garage will cover 10,000 m² and consist of nine split levels constructed from precast concrete elements, with the decks made of TTP elements. The sports hall will be used by the school during the day and by recreational users in the evening, and will also serve as a noise barrier between the school and the busy Sjællandsbroen bridge. Its large glass sections offer an impressive view of Amager Fælled and serve as a luminous landmark for the area.

For Sluseholmen School, sustainability plays a central role—not only in the curriculum but also in the construction of the school itself. An innovative energy design has just been developed that will use solar panels to supply the school with sustainable energy.

In addition, based on studies, simulations, and specialized knowledge of air and light, a healthy indoor climate has been created.

The building utilizes prefabricated wall elements (e.g., Rockwool “Rockzero”) with high insulation performance and sound reduction, with a focus on lower energy consumption and a better indoor climate. The choice of materials emphasizes durability and longevity, meaning materials that age gracefully and structures designed to function over the long term.

Facades and structures are designed with large windows, natural light, and wooden elements combined with concrete to optimize both the learning environment and the energy profile.

The school’s vision is to be “a green urban school, a gathering place for residents, and a new architectural landmark in Copenhagen,” and it places a high priority on physical activity, outdoor life, urban nature, and flexible learning spaces are highly prioritized, which is why rooftop terraces, outdoor areas, and green learning environments have been integrated into the architecture.