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Ørestad College by 3XN Architects, Denmark/ Winner Forum AID Award 2008
The Forum AID (Afor architecture / Ifor interior design/Dfor design) Award pays tribute to the Nordic region's best architecture, interiors and design. As one of the largest of its kind in Europe, the competition has both an exciting line-up and a prestigious jury. The winners were revealed on February 5.
Architecture
Ørestad College, Denmark
Architect: 3xN Architects through Christian Bundegaard och Kim Herforth Nielsen
Client: Municipality of Copenhagen
The Danish architect office impressed with the groundbreaking school building for Ørestad College in Copenhagen. The jury's verdict: "Ørestad College in Copenhagen, designed by 3xN, is nothing less than a new paradigm in learning possibilities. Where new schools often just look different, this building is something different. It actually looks like a place where you want to spend time, and that's no small feat for an educational institution. We believe that the youngsters attending Ørestad gymnasium will develop a different and positive relationship to both architecture and architects. That is truly a quality worth rewarding".