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Copenhagen International School in Nordhavn, Denmark
Modern Educational Architecture – Design by C.F. Møller Architects
4 Sep 2017
Copenhagen International School in Nordhavn
Design: C.F. Møller Architects
CIS Nordhavn
Solar-powered School of the Future.

CIS Nordhavn is a new school building for the Copenhagen International School, located on a prominent site in Copenhagen’s new Nordhavn district. The 25,000 sqm school building is Copenhagen’s largest school, and accommodates 1,200 students and 280 employees.

The modern educational architecture is designed to link the school premises with the public sphere in the urban environment, and give the school an open ambience. The promenade outside the school will become an urban port-side space providing opportunities for relaxation and various activities.
The main school building is subdivided into four smaller ?towers?, ranging from five to seven storeys, each specially adapted to meet the needs of children at different stages of development. For example, the classrooms for the youngest pupils are particularly large: A full range of functions will take place in and around the classroom, each of which has designated green spaces and areas with drama/performance facilities, PE, etc. The subdivision of the school into four units facilitates community, identity and easy wayfinding.

All four school ...