A modern building with an expansive, sloping green roof that blends seamlessly into the surrounding grassy landscape. The architecture is notable for its eco-friendly design, integrating the structure harmoniously with the natural environment.

Moesgaard Museum (Denmark)

The Moesgaard Museum (MOMU) is an archaeological and ethnographical museum in Højbjerg on Jutland, Denmark.

In October 2014, MOMU opened a new, architecturally striking exhibition centre, designed by Henning Larsen Architects A/S. At its superb location high atop the Skåde hills south of Aarhus, the building emerges as a significant visual icon, with its rectangular shaped, sloping roof, landscaped with grasses, mosses, and flowers in bright colors that can be seen even from the sea. The 15,000 m² museum building was built with a budget of DKK 345 million.

Heidelberg Materials Denmark delivered 9,700 m³ of concrete for the project. The base slab was done in one casting. 1,100 m³ were piped in with two pumps. Altogether, 2,500 m³ of white concrete were used. The concrete was delivered in many small batches. Because of the casting speed, around 1,100 orders were placed at the factory. This served to prevent the concrete from hardening before use

Project Data

  • Henning Larsen Architects A/S

    Architect

  • 2014

    Completion

A modern building with a unique architectural design featuring a sloped, grass-covered roof that extends to the ground, allowing access to the rooftop. This design blends the structure into the landscape.

Moesgaard Museum, Denmark. Moesgaard Museum, Denmark

A large white cubic sculpture in a lush field with people walking around and inside it, under a clear blue sky.

Moesgaard Museum, Denmark. Moesgaard Museum, Denmark

A modern building with a unique architectural design, featuring a prominent sloped roof that extends down to the ground level on one side. The building is situated on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky with some wisps of clouds.

Moesgaard Museum, Denmark. Moesgaard Museum, Denmark

An interior space showcases modern architecture with a staircase that has glass balustrades and concrete steps. People are ascending the staircase; below is an expansive area with more people seated at tables.

Moesgaard Museum, Denmark. Moesgaard Museum, Denmark

A modern building with an expansive, sloping green roof that blends seamlessly into the surrounding grassy landscape. The architecture is notable for its eco-friendly design, integrating the structure harmoniously with the natural environment.

Moesgaard Museum, Denmark. Moesgaard Museum, Denmark