The coolest student dorm in the world

To call this beauty a “dorm” is a stretch. This student dormitory is located in Ørestad, a new district of Copenhagen in Denmark. It’s called the Tietgen Campus and is a round residential building with an impressive yard. The building was built in 2006. There are 360 rooms on seven floors, occupying a total area of 26,800 square meters. 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, which 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 you can see living quarters and kitchens, which seem to be suspended in the air. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

3. The outside of the dorm is clad in oak and red brass. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

4. The windows of all 360 rooms face the outside and onto the courtyard of the building. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

5. The interior space is characterized by smooth, unpainted concrete walls with birch plywood and magnesite floors. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

6. Raw, natural materials both blend and contrast with the spacious foyer. (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 areas with colorful chairs. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

8. There is also a reading room for classes. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

9. The computer room has a printer, scanner and copy machine. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

10. A one-bedroom room occupies an area of 26-33 square meters. m. The building also has 30 two-bedroom rooms (for couples and students who need extra space) with an area of 45 sq. m. m. All rooms have a similar layout, they are like pieces of a pie - the widest wall is the outer one. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

11. Almost the entire first floor of the building is dedicated to common rooms, for example, a laundry room or bicycle parking. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

12. All rooms have a part with a large window that opens onto a balcony or veranda. All rooms have their own bathroom and toilet with heated floors, toilet and shower. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

13. About 60 rooms are given over to foreign students who came to Copenhagen on an exchange program. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

14. Each corridor has its own style thanks to the painted walls. The colorful laundry room is also unique, and the same color scheme can be seen on the 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. Gym 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 set). (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

20. Each block is also allocated a common room where all residents of the block, and the dormitory as a whole, can gather. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)

21. The dormitory 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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