Skansepalæet, Residential building in Frederiksbjerg, Aarhus, Denmark.
Description
Skansepalæet is a red brick building on a granite foundation with seven stories, multiple dormer windows, and decorated balconies across its facade. The structure occupies locations at Standvejen 34-36 and Heibergsgade 25-27, forming a substantial block within the Frederiksbjerg neighborhood.
History
Construction began in 1908 under architect Hjalmar Kjær and originally served as a hotel supporting the Danish National Exhibition of 1909. After that event, the building converted to residential apartments and has remained so since.
Culture
The name references a military fortification site, shaping how the location developed within the city and connecting it to Aarhus's layered urban history.
Practical
The building now functions as a resident-owned apartment complex with modern amenities including central heating and other utilities. Additional community facilities such as tool sheds and playgrounds enhance the living environment for residents.
Did you know?
Between 2011 and 2012, new community areas were added by architect Peter Skjalm from RUM3 studio, modernizing the original project. This expansion demonstrates how the building adapted to contemporary residential needs.
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