“Ready to uncover the story of a school designed with innovative ideas?” That’s what architect Viggo Jacobsen asked himself. Rødkilde Skole stands here as a testament to his vision.
Rødkilde Skole is located centrally in Valby. It offers education from kindergarten to ninth grade. The school provides students with outdoor spaces. These include a playground lawns and trees.
The school was completed in 1954. But Rødkilde Skole was designed in 1948 by Viggo Jacobsen. He designed it according to modern educational principles. The school is located on a sloping site. It lies between Bellahøjhusene and Bakkehusene. Together they frame a large green space.
The buildings surround the schoolyard. The main building has three floors. Its facade is made of red brick partly whitewashed. There are also three lower wings. The original gym wing and sports hall face Godthåbsvej and Rødkildevej. The sports hall features yellow brickwork. All buildings showcase a functionalist style typical of their time. The white facade to the north has large concrete-framed windows. This gives it a monumental appearance.
Rødkilde Skole has undergone expansions and renovations. These happened in 1997 and 2003. A recreation center extension was added. KANT Arkitekter renovated the school in 2019. They created new learning environments respecting the original design.
Reviews of Rødkilde Skole vary. Some describe it as a very bad school. Others praise it. One student called it “Vildt god skole! Ordentligt fresh!” Another lightheartedly noted the lack of McDonald’s. Some students wish for more homework and longer hours. The school has received an average rating of 3.4 stars from 15 reviews.
Rødkilde Skole was inaugurated on October 4 1948. It underwent a comprehensive renovation around 2002-2005.
So next time you pass by Rødkilde Skole remember its history. Think of Viggo Jacobsen’s vision. Consider the many students who have walked its halls. It stands as a testament to education architecture and the ever-evolving needs of its community.