The Green Living Room

  • Client

    Grønjordskollegiet

  • Location

    Grønjordsvej 1, DK-2300 København

  • Area

    4,000 m2

  • Status

    Expected completion in 2025

The Green Living Room

"The Green Living Room" is the new central meeting place at Grønjord College – a comprehensive transformation of the current gray and anonymous outdoor areas into an inspiring and vibrant communal space. Rooted in the social dynamics of the dormitory, the project creates an environment where residents can gather, relax, and share experiences in harmonious and lush surroundings. The Green Living Room combines functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, offering spaces for both large gatherings and intimate moments.

The project is structured around three interconnected layers: the floor as the foundation, the furniture as the spatial structure, and the gardens as a living, sensory frame. These layers work together to create a cohesive and diverse outdoor environment that reflects the needs and values of the dormitory.

The floor: A social platform
The floor serves as the foundational element of the project, connecting a series of outdoor “living rooms” of varying sizes and functions. These spaces are designed to support a wide range of social activities, including communal dining, group work, and relaxation. With flexible and varied zones, the floor accommodates both vibrant gatherings and more private moments.

The living rooms on the floor are organized as a series of social platforms, inviting residents to engage with the community on their own terms. The areas are easily adaptable, creating a dynamic framework for both small and large groups. To emphasize the floor’s role as a meeting place, it is divided and structured by furniture that acts as spatial dividers.

The furniture: Social and multifunctional space creators
The furniture forms the core of the space’s functionality and atmosphere. It includes three large, multifunctional walls that divide the floor into three distinctive living rooms: the Study Room, the Fireplace Room, and the Dining Room. These walls function both as practical elements and as aesthetic space creators, adding variation and identity to the areas.

The furniture is designed to be more than just dividers – they are social hubs where residents can gather, interact, and create memories. Their flexibility makes them ideal for a variety of activities, and their robust design ensures they become a lasting feature of the outdoor living room environment.

The gardens: A living and sensory frame
The gardens surround and complement the living rooms with lush plantings that act as both living walls and unifying elements. They create intimate and inspiring settings, where nature becomes a central part of the community. Each garden is unique, offering a varied sensory experience, from scents and colors to textures and the changing seasons.

This green framework serves not only as a visually stunning element but also as a functional barrier, providing spatial definition and a sense of privacy. The gardens contribute to the area’s biodiversity and enhance the project’s sustainable profile, while also inviting residents to engage with nature in meaningful ways.

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