TIETGENKOLLEGIET (COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL)

Nanda Hidayah Melyan –Architecture 13.056

Tanri Abeng University

Tietgenkollegiet (English: Tietgen Student Hall), named for Danish financier C. F. Tietgen (1829-1891), is a student residence built in new district Ørestad close to the centre of Copenhagen.

The building has a conspicuous circular shape, inspired by traditional southern Chinese Hakka architecture, and is designed byDanish architects Lundgaard & Tranberg in 2006. The design has won it a RIBA European Award.

A VISIONARY BUILDERTietgenkollegiet is a gift from Nordea-fonden which at the turn of the millennium decided that they wanted to build the “residence hall of the future”. Throughout the process, Nordea-fonden was an unusually visionary builder which e.g. could be seen in the almost unheard of circumstance that no upper financial limit was set for the architects – Tietgenkollegiet had to be something special and they would have to pay whatever it cost.

THE GUIDING CIRCULAR CONCEPTThe residence hall was created by the practice Lundgaard

& Tranberg and in its main concept it is arranged as a circular building in 7 storeys containing all the facilities of the residence hall and encircling one big, planted courtyard in the centre.

The cylindrical main shape is transected by 5 vertical lines that visually and functionally divide the building into sections and appear to be continuous, open passages providing access from the outside to the central courtyard.

HANGING KITCHENSIn the inner courtyard of the residence hall, you see the main common areas, the kitchens and the common rooms, that contrary to nature seem to be hanging freely in the air. With a depth of up to 8 meters, these boxes are an impressive feat of engineering requiring gathering inspiration from e.g. building bridges in the open sea.

MATERIALSBesides the characteristic circular shape, one of the most conspicuous elements in the architectural layout of Tietgenkollegiet is the choice of materials. On the outside, the front of the residence hall is clad with the cobber-based alloy tombak and oak. The indoor areas are characterised by the smooth, unpainted concrete walls clad with birch ply and floors of magnesite.

ARRANGEMENT AND DECORATIONThe raw, natural materials are both complemented

and contrasted with the decoration of the residence hall created by the artists Mathilde Aggebo and Julie Henriksen. In the residence corridors, there are plywood-clad walls decorated with printed patterns contributing to all the corridors having their own unique characteristic. The colourful laundry of the residence hall is also unique, and the colours are repeated e.g. among the chairs,mailboxes, and curtains.

THE ARCHITECTURE

SEEN FROM ABOVE

THE INNER COURTYARD

KITCHEN AND COMMON ROOM THE WALL DECORATION

LAUNDRY

MAIL BOX

CURTAINS

THE ROOMWhen you see the rooms at Tietgenkollegiet, you quickly forget all prejudices about residence hall rooms being small, cramped, and dingy. The smallest rooms are 26 square meters and all rooms have a large window section that you can slide open giving you access to either a French window or a proper balcony.

360 “SLICES OF THE PIE”The total 360 rooms are all facing the outer side of the round structure. Common to them all is also the basic shape that can be clearly seen from the layout: as slices of a pie, the rooms are widest at the outer end.

INTEGRATED STORAGEIn all rooms, one wall is clad with light plywood panels that not only serve a decorative purpose. Built into this construction are a number of storage lockers along the ceiling, a closed bookcase in the far end of the room as well as a movable wardrobe that can be used as a room divider.

BIG BATHROOMS – BUT NO PRIVATE KITCHENSBecause we at Tietgenkollegiet want to encourage the residents to be part of the community, there are no kitchens in the rooms. Thus, all cooking takes place in the big communal kitchens. On the other hand, the rooms have a spacious en suite with floor heating, toilet, and shower.

DOUBLE ROOMS FOR COUPLES OR WITH ROOM TO MOVE30 of the Tietgenkollegiet’s residences are double rooms that are well-suited for couples or for students requiring extra space.

INTERNATIONAL ROOMSAbout 60 of the rooms are dedicated to international students that are on an exchange stay in Copenhagen. While the ordinary rooms are furnished by the residents themselves, the international rooms come furnished.

FOUR DIFFERENT KINDS OF RESIDENCESOverall, Tietgenkollegiet has four types of residences distinguished by varying size. The four types vary with French window, small or large balcony as well as a few small layout differences.

DOUBLE ROOMSIn the double room D residences there is room for two students. Please note that bothstudents must comply with all application requirements. Furthermore, please note that residences due to their layout are not suited for a shared residence by e.g. two friends.

*Notes regarding rent:

In addition to the rents specified, we require payment on account for individual consumption of electricity, water, and heat, approximately DKK 400.00 per month.

The rent includes free internal telephony as well as Internet (high-speed connection via the net named Forskernettet).

The rent does not include radio/TV channel packages but these can be bought individually from Stofa.Certain common facilities (at present laundry and printing) is on a pay-for-use basis. Payment takes place with the rent.

WINDOW SECTION SUNSHINE IN BALCONY

THE ROOM

ROOM DIVINDER

BATHROOM

ROOMS FOR INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS

KITCHEN AND COMMON ROOM

THE KITCHENS – THE FOCAL POINT OF RESIDENCE HALL LIVING

The kitchen plays a very central role in residence hall living and as such it is important that the room is a pleasant place to be. At Tietgenkollegiet, 12 residences share one of the total30 spacious kitchens that are equipped with tableware and kitchen utensils, 4 fridges, 2 cookers and one huge cooker hood that contributes to a good indoor climate; even when all the residents of the kitchen are cooking up a storm. The residents also have individual lockers for foodstuffs or extra kitchen utensils.

KITCHEN AND COMMON ROOM

SPACE FOR BOOTH AND COOKING

THE CINEMA AND TV LOUNGE

LOUNGE

POOL

ROOM FOR DISCUSSION

THE UTILITY ROOM

OTHER COMMON FACILITIES

THE ASSEMBLY HALL

THE CLASSICAL MUSIC ROOM AND BIKE PARK

THE STUDY HALL

THE COMPUTER ROOM

COMMON TERRACE

Asian-Pasific University (Dormitory)

There are several options for accommodation both on and off-campus to suit any budget or lifestyle. So as to get used to living in their new environment, first year international students live on-campus in AP House and then move into off-campus dormitories or apartments from the second year.For students who wish to stay living at AP House after the first year, this may be possible, depending on availability.

Asian-Pasific University (Dormitory)

“AP House” is a secure and comfortable living environment where students from all over the world live side by side. Resident Assistants drawn from the ranks of our senior students assist you with your study and everyday problems and concerns.

Single and shared rooms are available. Shared rooms feature a sliding door to ensure each student’s privacy. Each room is fitted with a bed, refrigerator, air conditioner, toilet, sink, and internet access. There are communal kitchens, bathroom and private shower facilities, and clothes washing and drying machines. Computer rooms and communal lounges are also available.

Floorplan of the room

kitchen

pool

Room Discussion