Stairs LEVEL 1 9. Selvaflevering (Book Drop) LEVEL 2 20. Spiserum / Ammerum 25. Stadsarkivet (City archive) LEVEL 0 10. Torvet (The Square) (Eating Areas/Nursing Room) Aarhus Stadsarkiv is the historical 1. The Information Torvet can quickly be transformed into 14. Gongen (The Gong) Here you can eat your packed lunches. archive of Aarhus. Here you can find 27. Letbane (The Light Rail) Stairs 2. Unge (Youth) an area for a pop-up event or a stage for Kristine Roepstorffs Gongen is 7.5 me- Nursing is permitted throughout the city’s historical documents, pictures, 28. Automatisk p-anlæg 5 A nice corner with soft chairs, space a morning assembly or a poetry reading. 16 tres long and weighs three tons and it is Dokk1 but for those who like peace newspapers and much more. The read- (Automatic Car Park) 6 to relax and dive into the best stories 11. Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) the world’s largest tubular bell. and privacy, the Nursing Room offers a ing room is open to everyone. 29. Magic Mushrooms 4 14 17 about friendship, love, action, drama Borgerservice is the entry for citizens to 15 15. Scenetrappen (The Stage) chance to be by yourself. Drop by to explore or get help studying Look up to the ceiling to experience Core 3 Core 6 Core 9 Core 3 Core 6 Core 9 and fantasy. the public authorities. Here, you will find Core 3 Core 6 Core 9 Scenetrappen is a space for experienc- 21. Gaminggaden (The Gaming Street) the history of Aarhus. 29 Magic Mushrooms. This upturned The Ramp The Ramp Stairs 3. DR Studie (DR Studio) information and guidance regarding es – small events, readings, plays and Gaminggaden is an area with games 26. DokkX imagnary city is a work of art created 13 8 7 24 18 4. Hjørnet (The Corner) passport, driving licenses, marriage and music – for children and families. for families and children up to the age Come by DokkX and experience how by the internationally acclaimed duo 12 20 Hjørnet provides seating as well as a help for online self-service. 16. Pusterummet (The Family Lounge) of 12. The area is divided into gaming health and welfare technology can pro- Elmgren & Dragset. Large Hall view, but continuous activities will also 12. Legepladsen (The Playground) An area for quiet play, board games, zones for different ages. mote a healthy, active and independent 28 30. Elevator (Lift) 19 Book Drop Core 2 Core 5 9 Core 8 be held here. Legepladsen is on the deck surrounding 21 reading aloud and general family 22. Makerspace life, regardless of age and functional Core 5 24-7 Core 8 31. Rulletrapper (Escalators) Core 2 Core 5 Core 8 Core 2 10 5. Librarian/support Dokk1. You will encounter the Bear, the coziness. Makerspace is an area all about creating ability. 32 32. Selvaflevering (Book Drop 24-7) 6. Dagligstuen (The Living Room) Eagle, the Volcano, the Dragon, the Sea 23 17. Børne-Lab (Children’s Lab) and building. The area is a do-it-your- 1 Here, you can read today’s newspaper, of Ice and the Monkey. The playground A creative lab for children between the self area, primarily focused on young 22 3 magazines or periodicals and you are is for the entire family where children Administration ages 4-8. Here you can play with words, people between the ages of 9-12. 30 11 welcome to bring your coffee. and adults can play together. The deck create images, enjoy games and much 23. Tweens Core 1 Core 4 Core 7 Core 1 Core 4 Core 7 7. Café is also used for activities and events: Core 1 Core 4 25 26 Core 7 more. The area offers a homey atmosphere 31 Citizens’ Services 8. Lille Sal + Store Sal small concerts, exersises and games. 18. 0-3 år (0-3 years) with room for absorption in comics, 2 (Small Hall + Large Hall) Lille Sal is 13. Rampen (The Ramp) The area is for 0-3 year olds and their books, music and films. specially constructed for theatre, dance Rampen leads to level 2 where you will adults. The area challenges children’s 24. Altanen (The Balcony) 27 The light Rail Entrance and showing of movies for children, find the areas for families, tweens (9-12 motor skills and sensory abilities. Altanen is an area for adults to plug in families and institutions. year olds) and children. Rampen is an 19. Æsken (The Box) your computer at the long desk along Store Sal is fully equipped for con- open space for events, board games, Æsken is an area with plenty of space Rampen or work in groups or by your- ferences, lectures, theatre, concerts, reading or just relaxing on one of the for boisterous play and physical self sitting at the smaller tables. Stairs debates, public meetings etc. couches. experiences. Welcome to Dokk1 The Main Library and Citizens’ Service of Aarhus Hack Kampmanns Plads 2 8000 Aarhus C www.dokk1.dk

Dokk1 – Aarhus’ Main Library The name of the building came about and meeting rooms that are available impressive building can be used in collaborate on creating something; Don’t forget to attend our major events Dokk1 (Hovedbiblioteket) and Citizens’ as the result of an open involvement for booking. Level 2 is mainly dedicated a multitude of ways – as breathing or you can immerse yourself in a such as Mini Maker Faire; Internet Week Monday–Friday 8am–10pm Services (Borgerservice) – is located process and is a reference both to to families, and here you will find space, or for exploration, learning or certain topic or just spend a few Denmark; Spot; Vild med ord (Mad Saturday–Sunday 10am–4pm right at the estuary of Aarhus Å. the former industrial activities of the library for children and families, contemplation. Bring the kids to play, moments in quiet contemplation: You about Words); and Iværksætterfestivalen Dokk1 is closed on bank Open from early morning to late in the harbour area, a document and gamer street, makerspaces, events experience and learn – either in the can share your taste in music with (the Entrepreneur Festival). holidays, Easter Saturday the evening, the building provides to a place to dock and re-load. In and play areas. It is also the base of spectacular playground surrounding likeminded in listening clubs. You can and Constitution Day English Guide facilities such as event spaces; a media daily speech, the local citizens refer administrative functions for e.g. the Dokk1 or in one of Level 2’s many play, watch films, make films – or become We are always interested in hearing about collection; study rooms; a café, and a to the building as either [Dokken], library, Citizens’ Services and Aarhus game or immersion spaces. You can more knowledgable on films. You any ideas or suggestions you may have The Library library for children and families. [Dok én], [Dok ét] – what, in English, 2017. Level 3 – the seven-sided roof also use the building for studying, or for can discover new literature and meet for activities and events. Contact us via Monday–Friday 8am–9pm would roughly mean The Dock, but is slice – houses further administrative workshops or meetings. up-and-coming authors or you can Facebook or [email protected] Saturday–Sunday 10am–4pm Dokk1, designed by Schmidt Hammer pronounced Dock one. functions for Citizens’ Services and share your own literary activities and The library is un-staffed at the Lassen Architects is a cornerstone of commercial tenants. Activities in Dokk1 experiences. You can test and discover following times: 8am–10am the central section of Aarhus where the What can you find in Dokk1? Dokk1 provides a wealth of new technologies, learn about design and 7pm–9pm city spreads out towards the sea – with At level 1 of the building, you will find What can you do in Dokk1? programmes and activities that processes and 3-D printing. You can open recreational harbour spaces and Citizens’ Services – your gateway to Dokk1 is a local venue – a meeting are developed and carried out in establish networks and launch your Citizens’ Services unhindered access from city to harbour the municipality, the adult section of place. With its variety of programmes collaboration with our partners and entrepreneurial aspirations. and get Monday–Friday 10am–4pm front. The building comprises four the library; events, programmes and and events, media collection, learning the citizens of Aarhus. Here you can educational guidance, legal counselling Thursday 10am–6pm levels plus a fully automated 1000-car cultural acitvities, a café; study and spaces, study areas, cosy corners acquire new skills, grow wiser or be or visit our study and language café. Friday 10am–4pm

underground parking facility. reading rooms; as well as auditoriums and a café, the various spaces of this inspired. You can meet fellow citizens, Adam Mørk / version BS1 English Design / photo: ITK Saturday–Sunday closed