“Curious about the tallest brick structure in Denmark?” We are standing before Langenæsbo. It is part of a neighborhood built in the 1950s. Langenæsbo was designed with new architectural ideals in mind. The goal was to create open city blocks with green spaces.
Langenæsbo is one of three high-rises on Augustenborggade. Architects J.K. Schmidt and Kaj Schmidt designed it. The Association for the Provision of Housing for the Elderly and Single funded it. Langenæsbo opened in 1965. It shares similar designs with the first two buildings. Langenæsbo differs in some details. It has only twelve one-room apartments. These are located on the first four floors. The building contains 96 apartments in total.
Langenæsbo shares administration and some facilities with Langenæshus. Otherwise it operates as an independent property. It has its own board. Langenæs was settled as far back as the Stone Age and Bronze Age. Later it belonged to the Havreballegaard and Marselisborg estate for 700 years. Aarhus City Council annexed it in 1899.
The collective houses Langenæshus and Langenæsbo have collective facilities. They also have shared functions. These apartments can only be occupied by people over 40. Residents cannot have children under 15 living at home. Pets are not allowed.
Langenæshus residents can read newspapers in the living room. They can relax and socialize there. Residents can also borrow books from the small library. There is a large bathroom with a bathtub and exercise bike. A fitness room was established in 2023. It is located next to the laundry room. It has many facilities including a rowing machine and weights.
Langenæshus consists of Augustenborggade 21 and 23. Augustenborggade 21 opened in 1960. Augustenborggade 23 opened in 1963. Langenæshus is a collective house. It was built with support from the Association. To be considered for an apartment, one must acquire a partial obligation. This gives the right to use a home.
There are two ways to acquire a partial obligation. Some are traded freely. This usually happens through the owner or a real estate agent. The remaining partial obligations are acquired via a waiting list. Langenæshus has 234 apartments. Langenæsbo is located at Augustenborggade 25. It opened in 1965.
Langenæsbo is also a collective house. It was originally built with support. A nursing home was built at the same time as Augustenborggade 25. Aarhus Municipality later purchased it. The municipality converted it into 31 modern care homes. The deed contains a clause. All residents in buildings 21, 23, and 25 have priority for a place in the nursing home. Langenæsbo contains 96 apartments.
The boards of Langenæshus and Langenæsbo handle various tasks. They ensure the well-being of the residents. They also maintain the properties.
So, as you stand here, remember Langenæsbo’s history. It is a unique example of collective living. It reflects architectural ideals from the 1950s and 1960s.