Culture in centre

In cooperation with landscape architects Schønherr, biodiversity consultants Habitats and sculptor Morten Stræde, Artelia participates in the upcoming transformation of Musikhusparken which will form a vibrant gathering point for all inhabitants and guests of the city.

The vision must be seen in relation to the future expansion of the art museum ARoS, The Next Level, which will include a new underground gallery and the creation Skydome made by the American artist James Turrell.

The art installation plays a central role in the consultancy team’s winning proposal where a large elliptical park originates from the green dome of Skydome. This main theme is called the Ring and will function as a unifying unit which will unite the cultural beacons by facing ARoS, the music house Musikhuset Aarhus, the dance theatre Bora Bora, the Officers’ building with the music school Aarhus Musikskole and the building Ridehuset Aarhus. A park which will be ideal for both small and large concerts and events – including the annual Aarhus Festival Week.

Between ARoS and Musikhuset, ARoS Gardens will be established and consist of beds and small isotopes and will have room for stay and play. In connection with the Ring and the protected gardens by the city hall, a large, contiguous green area will be created.

Concerts, ice skating and water play
Musikhusparken will form a busy gathering point for the entire city which is why traffic and accessibility are important parts of our services to ensure that all users of the area will have the best and safest experience – during the construction phase as well as when the project is finished. The project also includes project design of paths, open spaces and civil works.

Rainwater management is another one of Artelia’s qualifications that will help ensure that the selected solutions will withstand rainfall. Water will also be integrated as a natural part of the visual expression. Along the Ring, a stream runs and flows into the water artwork Vandkunsten¸ where people can play during the summer months, and during the winter months, a brand new skating rink can be used in the southern part of the Ring.

The skating rink was realised based on a donation of DKK 20 million from the Salling foundations. This donation will also cover the establishment of a brand new playground and the completion of the park.

Both the skating rink, Vandkunsten and the need for holding concerts and events means that Artelia’s electrical engineers will incorporate the necessary power supply and install this in the most appropriate places.

Schønherr is general contractor on the project and handles the architectural part as well as the primary project management. Artelia is sub-consultant which means delivery of all engineering services, including project management, tender management, construction management, technical supervision as well as health and safety coordination.

The project is expected to be completed during 2025.