As the city of Aarhus prepares for 2017, a number of urban districts are being transformed from industry to modern city districts. One of the main culture venues in 2017 will be Godsbanen - a new lively and cultural district on the old freight terminal area. The new mixed building by SLETH is situated nearby Godsbanen and reflects the transformation from industry to lively cultural urban district.

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Architects: SLETH architects

Location: Sonnesgade 11, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark

Partners In Charge: Søren Leth, Rasmus Therkildsen

Area: 2800.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Rasmus Hjortshøj / C O A S T
Engineer : Søren Jensen engineers

© Rasmus Hjortshøj / C O A S T

As the city of Aarhus prepares for 2017, a number of urban districts are being transformed from industry to modern city districts. One of the main culture venues in 2017 will be Godsbanen - a new lively and cultural district on the old freight terminal area. The new mixed building by SLETH is situated nearby Godsbanen and reflects the transformation from industry to lively cultural urban district.

© Rasmus Hjortshøj / C O A S T

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