Dokk1, Cultural center and library in Aarhus, Denmark.
The Schmidt Hammer Lassen building spans 35,600 square meters, featuring a polygonal shape suspended above a glass base near the Aarhus River mouth.
Dokk1 emerged from a 2009 competition for the Urban Mediaspace project, leading to the construction and opening of the facility in June 2015.
The media collection includes 350,000 items, from books and audio materials to digital resources, supporting community learning and entertainment needs.
The facility maintains extended hours from Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 22:00, while weekend access runs from 10:00 to 16:00.
The building contains the largest tube bell globally and provides parking for 450 bicycles alongside an underground vehicle facility.
Location: Aarhus Municipality
Inception: 2015
Architects: Schmidt Hammer Lassen
Floors above the ground: 4
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-22:00,Saturday-Sunday 10:00-16:00
Website: https://dokk1.dk
GPS coordinates: 56.15354,10.21417
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:13
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