Demensplejehjem skabt som en tryg by i byen

DemensCentrum Aarhus, Skovvang, Skovvangsvej 97-99, 8200 Aarhus

Bygningstype

Sportsanlæg og institutioner

Tag

Nordic Klikfals 475

Facade

Nordic Klikfals 475

Materialevalg

GreenCoat® Pro BT Mat

Farve

Dark silver

Steel cladding gives Skovvang a sense of calm and protection

At Skovvang in Aarhus, Aarhus Municipality and Aarstiderne Arkitekter, now known as Sweco Architects, have created a dementia-friendly care home where the architecture is closely integrated with the daily lives of residents and their relatives.

The facility is designed for people with dementia and is based on a clear ambition to create safe living environments with a homely atmosphere. The design incorporates easy-to-navigate surroundings, secure outdoor spaces and small communities that make it easier to find peace and tranquillity in everyday life.

As early as 2017, Aarhus Municipality took the first steps approved by the city council towards becoming a more dementia-friendly city. One of the results was Skovvang, where residents from the former DemensCentrum Aarhus moved in during spring 2021.

The development is designed as a small, protected town in the heart of Aarhus. The residential buildings are grouped around courtyards on different levels, where residents can move around safely and enjoy the feeling of a close-knit neighbourhood without leaving the site.

Steel as part of the architectural whole

At Skovvang, steel plays a prominent role in the buildings’ appearance. The entire development is clad in steel profiles, with Nordic Klikfals and Frame System used in a way that enhances both the overall design and the individual details.

The steel cladding gives the façades and roofs a calm, precise appearance. At the same time, the material provides strength, longevity and minimal maintenance — important qualities in an institutional building where operational reliability is crucial.

Frame System has been used for flashings around windows and doors, completing the steel cladding with precise transitions. The system is supplied to pre-ordered dimensions and arrives ready for installation on site, making the work more efficient for the contractors.

Frame System is available in steel in standard colours, as well as in copper and aluminium. At Skovvang, it helps unify the building’s appearance and gives the care home a cohesive, robust and human-centred setting.