Sandbjerg Estate. C.F. Møller. Photo: Andreas Gad

Sandbjerg Estate

Sandbjerg Estate is a conference and course centre owned by Aarhus University and situated in a beautiful park landscape created over several eras by the Alssund north of Sønderborg. The listed main building, the palace, was built in 1788 according to plans by Christian August Bohlsmann and, together with the tenant's house, the inspector's house, and the stables, was later converted by the university into study buildings.
 Sandbjerg Estate. C.F. Møller. Photo: Julian Weyer
Facts

Client

Forskningsfondens Ejendomsselskab, Sandbjerg Gods P/S

Address

Sandbjergvej, Sønderborg, Denmark

Size

4,040 (1080 m² new wing with basement, 480 m² educational building, 2480 m² Renovations)

Year

2004, 2006, 2013, 2023

Client consultant

C.F. Møller

Construction

Johan C. Nielsen

Engineering

Ingeniørgruppen Syd, Rambøll

Architect

C.F. Møller Architects

Landscape

C.F. Møller Architects, I.P. Junggreen Have

Collaborators, other

Architect Martin Johnsen (site supervision)

Since 2001, C. F. Møller has been responsible for a comprehensive modernisation and renovation of the estate, including a new landscape plan, new facilities for course participants, and new fit-out in existing buildings, resulting in a total of 105 beds in 74 rooms. In the landscape planning, modernisation and conversion work and the new buildings, a primary concern was to preserve and strengthen the integrity and uniqueness of the entire estate complex.

In 2004 and 2006, the overall master plan was fully developed by building a new wing with 20 rooms and a smaller building, Enghuset, for accommodation and course activities. In 2013, the reception, kitchen and dining room in a side wing of the castle were modernised and refurnished.

Significant conservation values

Since 2021, an extensive renovation project has been carried out at the estate house, the tenant's house, the inspector's house, the stable buildings, the new accommodation wing, and Enghuset, ensuring that all buildings meet modern requirements for comfort and functionality. The manor house and the tenant's house are listed buildings with significant conservation value, which have been carefully respected throughout the renovation process in collaboration with the Danish Authority for Castles and Culture.

On the ground floor of the manor house, there are dining rooms, TV rooms, gentlemen's rooms, a cabinet, a library and a garden room, which serve as lounge areas for the estate's guests. The first floor contains group rooms and sleeping quarters. All bedrooms are equipped with new furniture that respects the buildings' original spirit. Neutral colours were chosen in the stable buildings, while the castle retained its strong wall colours and grey woodwork. The palette of materials was carefully selected to do justice to the historic character of the buildings and to harmoniously integrate modern amenities.

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