The coolest student dorm in the world
To call this beauty a "dorm" - the tongue does not turn. This hostel for students is located in Orestad, a new district of Copenhagen in Denmark. It is called the Tietgen Campus and is a round residential building with an impressive courtyard. The building was built in 2006. There are 360 rooms on seven floors, occupying a total area of 26,800 sq.m. The round shape of the building is a symbol of equality and unity.
1. The cylindrical shape of the building is intersected by five vertical lines that visually and functionally divide the building into sections and are endless open passages through which you can exit to the central courtyard. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
2. In the courtyard of the hostel, living quarters and kitchens are visible, which seem to hang in the air. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
3. The outside of the hostel is lined with oak and red brass. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
4. The windows of all 360 rooms overlook the outside and the courtyard of the building. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
5. The interior space is characterized by smooth unpainted concrete walls with birch plywood and floors made of magnesite. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
6. Raw, natural materials combine and contrast with the spacious hall at the same time. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
7. The kitchen plays an important role in the hostel. There are a total of 30 spacious kitchens in the building – one for every 12 rooms. Each kitchen has 4 refrigerators, 2 stoves and all the necessary appliances for cooking. The kitchens also have dining rooms with colorful chairs. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
8. There is also a reading room for classes. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
9. There is a printer, scanner and copier in the computer room. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
10. A one-bedroom room occupies an area of 26-33 sq.m. The building also has 30 two-bedroom rooms (for couples and students who need extra space) with an area of 45 sq.m. All rooms have a similar layout, they are like pieces of a pie – the widest wall is the extreme one. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
11. Almost the entire first floor of the building is reserved for common rooms, for example, a laundry room or a parking lot for bicycles. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
12. All rooms have a part with a large window that opens onto a balcony or veranda. All rooms have a private bathroom and toilet with underfloor heating, toilet and shower. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
13. About 60 rooms are given to international students who came to Copenhagen on an exchange program. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
14. Each corridor has its own style thanks to the decorated walls. The bright laundry room is also unique, and the same color scheme can be observed on chairs, mailboxes and curtains. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
15. In the assembly hall there is a recreation room and a large hall, which can be divided into two rooms. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
16. Each kitchen has a utility room where you can, for example, hang laundry to dry. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
17. Each room has its own theme and style. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
18. Sports hall for basketball, table tennis, as well as common terraces for relaxation. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
19. Two music rooms (one with a piano, the other with a drum kit). (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
20. A common room is also allocated for each block, where all residents of the block, and the dormitories as a whole, can gather. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
21. The hostel has received many awards, including as the best building for students. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
22. It's nice to live and study in such a building. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
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Keywords: Denmark | Courtyard | Building | Copenhagen | Hostel | Symbol | Students