Valhøj Skole
Valhøj Skole
| Project title | Valhøj Skole |
| Year finished | 2023 |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark |
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| Contractor | Lund Tømrer & Bygningssnedkeri |
Valhøj School accommodates children from ages 6 to 16 and has a sports profile. The existing campus is laid out on a generous site in the outskirts of Copenhagen. Due to a huge growth in student numbers in the coming years, the school requires extension through the addition of two new buildings and a re-think of the organization. In good dialogue with architects from Matters, a:gain presented the possibility to use the a:gain Bronsø thermo treated cladding. Design possibilities, profile options and necessity and possibility of having fire treatment of the wood were talked through. And, in good process with contractor, Lund Tømrer, the additional information on installation was run through. The result is beautiful.Valhøj School accommodates children from ages 6 to 16 and has a sports profile. The existing campus ...
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Project Testimonials
Jesper Lund, Owner
/ Lund Tømrer- og Bygningssnedkeri ApS
"In connection with the project, the architect made us aware of the possibility of using a product on the facade that had extra shrinkage cracks and extra knots, which for many years in Denmark had been sorted out, chipped, and burned. At a time when the world really needs trees to absorb CO2, this seemed highly relevant. Moreover, as craftsmen, it has bothered us that the industry sometimes demands wood but expects it to behave, both in appearance and functionality, like plastic. Wood is beautiful. Wood is a natural material. The shrinkage cracks and knots in the wood contribute to its beautiful expression. In dialogue with a:gain, we had ongoing positive discussions about delivery, sorting outcomes for the wood, and had a very smooth installation process. We are extremely proud and happy with the final result. The fact that, in this one medium-sized project and single phase alone, we have saved 3.3 tons of wood from being burned makes our craftsmen proud. That’s green transition you can truly understand."