THE CULTIVATED LANDSCAPE
The landscape is characterized by open grass plains and geometrically planned forest elements. Together, they create a distinct spatial differentiation between the cluster of trees and open spaces in between.

THE CULTIVATED LANDSCAPE
The landscape is characterized by open grass plains and geometrically planned forest elements. Together, they create a distinct spatial differentiation between the cluster of trees and open spaces in between.



THE LEARNING FOREST
Inspired by both C.TH Sørensen’s geometric gardens in Herning and the existing landscape, we designed the Learning Forest, the Vrå School, and additional geometric landscape elements used for recreational learning.

THE LEARNING FOREST
Inspired by both C.TH Sørensen’s geometric gardens in Herning and the existing landscape, we designed the Learning Forest, the Vrå School, and additional geometric landscape elements used for recreational learning.
Organic façade
The forest becomes the second façade of the building.
Programmed with many different activities in all the layers of the forest, it creates a living frame for the building, changing with the seasons and throughout the day.

Organic façade
The forest becomes the second façade of the building.
Programmed with many different activities in all the layers of the forest, it creates a living frame for the building, changing with the seasons and throughout the day.




Inside the forest
The ‘heart space’ is the hub of Vrå Learning Forest. The central amphi-staircase accesses the first floor while also offering a great place to hang out, give lectures, or play.
Two large courtyards invite sun, daylight, and plants into the very heart of the building, letting nature remain the central element in the spatial experience.



Inside the forest
The ‘heart space’ is the hub of Vrå Learning Forest. The central amphi-staircase accesses the first floor while also offering a great place to hang out, give lectures, or play.
Two large courtyards invite sun, daylight, and plants into the very heart of the building, letting nature remain the central element in the spatial experience.
STATUS
Soon the new nature school of Vraa will be full of life. The façade is already mounted and a lot of details are being worked on at the moment.
Vraa School is expected to be finished at the turn of 2021-22.


STATUS
Soon the new nature school of Vraa will be full of life. The façade is already mounted and a lot of details are being worked on at the moment.
Vraa School is expected to be finished at the turn of 2021-22.
Program: | School, kindergarten, library, culture house, sports, landscape |
Size: | +9600 m2 |
Location: | Vrå, Denmark |
Client: | Vrå Kommune |
Year: | 2016 – |
Type: | Invited competition, 1. place |
Collaborators: | Aart, Søren Jensen Rådgivende Ingeniører |
Status: | Ongoing |
Team JAJA: | Kathrin Gimmel, Jakob Christensen, Jan Tanaka, Rie Celine Nielsen, Pola Rebecca Koch, Bruno Malusa, Mette Greve, Ervin Trombitas, Stephen Dietz-Hodgson, Sam De Boever, Natalia Gruszczynska, Caroline Lowen |