Dorte Mandrup A/S

Wadden Sea Centre

Wadden Sea Centre
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WADDEN SEA CENTRE

Dorte Mandrup A/S

CATEGORY
Community Center

LOCATION
Ribe, Denmark

ARCHITECTS
Dorte Mandrup A/S

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Bo Michelsen A/S

PHOTOGRAPHS
Adam Mork

ENGINEERING, INSTALLATIONS
Steensen Varming

MANUFACTURERS
Krone, Taasinge Elementer, Starup Wood

EXHIBITION
JAC studios, Jason Bruges, No Parking

LANDSCAPE
Marianne Levinsen Landskab APS

ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION
Anders Christensen Rådgivende ingeniører ApS

YEAR
2017

Even at first glance the Wadden Sea Centre gives the impression of a building that has emerged from the ground, drawing a soft, long and clear profile against the Wad- den Sea’s infinite horizon.

Wadden Sea Centre
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Wadden Sea Centre
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With a thatched roof and facades, the Wadden Sea Centre provides the area’s many visitors with a humble yet significant starting point for their visit.

Dorte Mandrup has created a modern building in perfect harmony with the Wadden Sea’s nature and his- tory.

The Wadden Sea Centre - the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – has recently been inaugurated on February 2. 

Wadden Sea Centre
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Wadden Sea Centre
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Wadden Sea Centre
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The Wadden Sea Centre conveys the story of one of the world’s most unique and significant natural resorts that, among other things, ensures that 15 million migratory birds are able to forage on their flight be- tween North and South.

Wadden Sea Centre
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Wadden Sea Centre
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Wadden Sea Centre
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After eighteen months of intense work to convert and expand the original building, the new exhibition centre has now been finished and comprises of 2,800 square meters for exhibition and communication activities.

Through large glass panels a number of the rooms are fully integrated with the outdoor exhibition area as well as with the sur- rounding landscape.

Wadden Sea Centre
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Wadden Sea Centre
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"From the very beginning we have chosen an integrated approach to the architecture and exhibition - for example, we have been conscious.

About the use of daylight throughout the exhibitions as well establishing contact with the surrounding land- scape", Dorte Mandrup, founder and owner of Dorte Mandrup A/S says.

Wadden Sea Centre
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Wadden Sea Centre
Situation Plan
Wadden Sea Centre
Site Plan


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Cut Plan
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Section
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Wadden Sea Centre
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Section Details
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Dorte Mandrup A/S
T +45 33 937350
Dorte Mandrup A/S
Vesterbrogade 95A, 1620 København, Denmark