Danish School Buildings

The Danish primary and secondary schools we have seen are very interesting architecturally.  They seem to share two common characteristics - adventurous design, and an attempt to connect indoor and outdoor space.

I saw this primary school early early on in the town of Solrød Strand.  This water feature runs down the center axis of the school, with buildings on either side.

Even older structures, like this classroom building at Sorø Akademi, are set in nature, and were built in the most modern architectural style of their day.

This new science center at Sorø Akademi is designed to attract bright kids from all over Denmark - you can see the outside from anywhere in the building, and classes are conducted outdoors as well as within.

The new primary school in Haslev replaces three smaller schools, and includes a large outdoor play and teaching area with lots of power plugs outdoors and wi-fi covering the entire area.

One can see that Danes appreciate nature and want to encourage their children to spend as much time outside as possible in all weather.  They also value beauty and good design, and want their children to be exposed to that every day.