Multidisciplinary expertise contributes to inspiring school environment
Published on: May 15, 2025
With a learning environment that facilitates academic capacity, problem solving and holistic growth, Dybkær School in Denmark redefines the learning philosophy of a municipal primary school.
Dybkær School’s proximity to sports centres, the church and local businesses forms the new square – a dynamic focal point in the Danish town of Gødvad. The architectural design of the school encapsulates its hilly context, incorporating the use of local materiality with an emphasis on the red tonality. Together with its ample use of large glazing and skylights, this ensures maximum natural lighting for the learning spaces.
“Close collaboration between architects and engineers working in the same office made the process much smoother for the client,” Peter Kristiansen, Architect, Sweco Denmark.
Project-based learning and the students’ well-being and development were crucial design parameters during the school’s planning phase. The strategic framework developed through close collaboration between representatives from the school, the municipality and Sweco facilitates students’ academic capacity, problem-solving skills and holistic growth. Sweco’s architects and engineers worked side by side throughout the process to create innovative, forward-looking solutions.
The school was planned and designed with a focus on minimising its carbon footprint and supporting several sustainable development goals.
Named 2024 School Building of the Year in Denmark, Dybkær School is an excellent example of how a modern school can be integrated into the local community and function as a gathering point for learning and leisure activities.
