Sandbakken
by CF MOLLER in Aarhus, Denmark
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Author CF MOLLER
City Aarhus
Country Denmark
Year 1990
Program Residential area
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Home Units: 212
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Description

    Urban Design & Site Layout

     

  • Located on a former brickworks site, notable for its hilly landscape and two deep valleys.
  • The site plan integrates urban squares and green, open spaces, combining structured courtyards with the natural surroundings.
  • The design aims to blend dense urban forms with the more natural, untouched landscape of East Jutland.
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    Architecture & Sustainability

     

  • The architectural design features rectangular courtyards with a focus on simple and minimalistic details.
  • Buildings are arranged into three groups to promote a sense of community and interaction with the landscape.
  • Sustainable design aspects include the use of local materials and integration into the natural topography.
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    Awards & Recognition

     

  • Awarded the Masonry Prize in 1991 for its innovative use of materials.
  • Received Aarhus Municipality’s Architecture Prize in 1989.
  • Won a prize at the World Biennial in Sofia in 1985, highlighting the project’s international recognition.
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