Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS - Research Laboratory

Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS
Research Laboratory
Pharmaceutical University
Copenhagen, Denmark

Photo: John Kroll

The new Research Laboratory for Denmark's Pharmaceutical University that opened in the Spring of 2000 completes the construction on the northern triangle of the University Park area in Copenhagen. Architect Kaj Gottlob designed the master plan of the University Park site when the need for scientific research education grew in the late 1930s. Gottlob also designed the first buildings: the College of Dentistry and the Anatomical Institute for Copenhagen University.

Drawing courtesy Erik Møllers Tegnestue
Axonometric Site Plan

Photo: John Kroll
The Main Entrance towards the interior

Gottlob's original master plan has been followed and, despite the reduction of the outdoor area with the many additional buildings on the site, the quality and park like feeling has been retained. The area acts as a transition between Fælledparken, a large public park on one side, and the city with its tight construction on the other side. The buildings on the Fælledparken side are set slightly back and open towards the park, whereas the buildings facing the cityscape are placed close to the site line turning inwards. The placement of the new building, on a former parking area, creates an enclosed Green Space (Grønningen), accessible to all the Pharmaceutical University buildings.

Photo: Jens Lindhe

Photo: John Kroll

The longitudinal site for the new Research Laboratory Building, along the street facing Fælledparken, warranted an elongated shape. Each element of the building, designed by Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS, has a distinct visual identity.
The 14 research laboratories, the main purpose of the building, are housed in the dark, slightly taller central section. The offices and other functions are in two long sections that "hug" the laboratory section on both sides.

Photo: John Kroll

Photo: Kirsten Kiser

The horizontal circulation follows the main shape of the building, but is displaced around the centrally placed lobby areas where the two white building sections meet. The lobbies contain the vertical circulation elements, the stairway and the elevators, as well as lounge areas.

Photo: Bent Ryberg, Planet Foto

Danish artist Finn Naur Petersen has created a work of art visible from each lobby level that reflects the research activity. Petersen has also designed the glass walls that separate the lobby areas from the main staircase.

Photo: John Kroll
An exterior corner detail

The building is clad in materials that follow the tradition of the area: a dark bluish tile for the central laboratory element and an almost white limestone for the blocks containing the offices and support functions. Technical installations are easily accessible, and each floor functions independently so a variety of research projects can operate undisturbed. Not visible to the eye, below ground, is an important laboratory designated for research with magnetic analysis of materials.

Drawing courtesy Erik Møllers Tegnestue
Entrance Level Plan Plan

Total Area: 5,800 square meters
Completed: 2000
Architect: Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS
Architects MAA:
Ole Drachmann
Hans Henrik Høilund
Søren Larsen
Erik Møller
Royal Building Inspector Jens Fredslund.

Project Team:
Hans Henrik Høilund (Project Manager)
Preben Hansen (Construction Manager)
Almuth Holm
Jens Lindhe
David Lund
Lise Juel Grønbjerg
Paul Prendergast
Anne Wewer.
Engineering: Steensen + Varming AS
Landscape Architect: Henrik Andersen, Landskabsarkitekterne AS
Artwork: Finn Naur Petersen

March 5, 2001

Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS arcspace features





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		Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS Research Laboratory Pharmaceutical University Copenhagen, Denmark Photo: John Kroll The new Research Laboratory for Denmark's Pharmaceutical University that opened in the Spring of 2000 completes the construction on the northern triangle of the University Park area in Copenhagen. Architect Kaj Gottlob designed the master plan of the University Park site when the need for scientific research education grew in the late 1930s. Gottlob also designed the first buildings: the College of Dentistry and the Anatomical Institute for Copenhagen University. Drawing courtesy Erik Møllers Tegnestue Axonometric Site Plan Photo: John Kroll The Main Entrance towards the interior Gottlob's original master plan has been followed and, despite the reduction of the outdoor area with the many additional buildings on the site, the quality and park like feeling has been retained. The area acts as a transition between Fælledparken, a large public park on one side, and the city with its tight construction on the other side. The buildings on the Fælledparken side are set slightly back and open towards the park, whereas the buildings facing the cityscape are placed close to the site line turning inwards. The placement of the new building, on a former parking area, creates an enclosed Green Space (Grønningen), accessible to all the Pharmaceutical University buildings. Photo: Jens Lindhe Photo: John Kroll The longitudinal site for the new Research Laboratory Building, along the street facing Fælledparken, warranted an elongated shape. Each element of the building, designed by Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS, has a distinct visual identity. The 14 research laboratories, the main purpose of the building, are housed in the dark, slightly taller central section. The offices and other functions are in two long sections that "hug" the laboratory section on both sides. Photo: John Kroll Photo: Kirsten Kiser Photo: Kirsten Kiser The horizontal circulation follows the main shape of the building, but is displaced around the centrally placed lobby areas where the two white building sections meet. The lobbies contain the vertical circulation elements, the stairway and the elevators, as well as lounge areas. Photo: Bent Ryberg, Planet Foto Danish artist Finn Naur Petersen has created a work of art visible from each lobby level that reflects the research activity. Petersen has also designed the glass walls that separate the lobby areas from the main staircase. Photo: John Kroll An exterior corner detail The building is clad in materials that follow the tradition of the area: a dark bluish tile for the central laboratory element and an almost white limestone for the blocks containing the offices and support functions. Technical installations are easily accessible, and each floor functions independently so a variety of research projects can operate undisturbed. Not visible to the eye, below ground, is an important laboratory designated for research with magnetic analysis of materials. Drawing courtesy Erik Møllers Tegnestue Entrance Level Plan Plan Total Area: 5,800 square meters Completed: 2000 Architect: Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS Architects MAA: Ole Drachmann Hans Henrik Høilund Søren Larsen Erik Møller Royal Building Inspector Jens Fredslund. Project Team: Hans Henrik Høilund (Project Manager) Preben Hansen (Construction Manager) Almuth Holm Jens Lindhe David Lund Lise Juel Grønbjerg Paul Prendergast Anne Wewer. Engineering: Steensen + Varming AS Landscape Architect: Henrik Andersen, Landskabsarkitekterne AS Artwork: Finn Naur Petersen March 5, 2001 Erik Møllers Tegnestue AS arcspace features