Light Box | WE architecture

Light Box by WE architecture, is the 3rd prize proposal for an extension of the existing high school of Falkonergården. The building is a Danish international style complex worthy of preservation. As a result of increasing popularity and the addition of an athletic department, Falkonergården is in high lack of improved gym facilities and a larger assembly hall.

Light Box, image courtesy WE architecture

Light Box, image courtesy WE architecture

One of the most characteristic values of the school is a highly popular pergola which runs along the façade of the existing northern building. Because adding a new hall to the school would reduce the size of the courtyard, architect strived to give additional outdoor space with our building. The Light Box building is pushed half-way down into the ground in order for the roof to blend in as an extension of the existing pergola. This provides a spacious elevated terrace with increased exposure to the sun.

Light Box, render courtesy WE architecture

Light Box - Sectional diagram, drawing courtesy WE architecture

In order to adjust to the different height requirements of the different sports fields and to ensure appropriate lighting in the hall, WE architecture created an ivy covered light box which is penetrates through the roof. The ceiling of the Light Box can be regulated in different ways in order to accommodate the various uses of the hall.

Light Box - Site plan, drawing courtesy WE architecture

Light Box - Floor plan, drawing courtesy WE architecture

+ Project credits / data

Project: Light Box
Location: Frediriksberg, Denmark
Architect: WE architecture | http://www.we-a.dk/
Typology: Education

+ All images and drawings courtesy WE architecture

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