A fierce gas accident occurred at the Veterinary and Agricultural University in 2000, which took its toll on Bindesbøll´sold main building from 1858. The splendid gala hall, with painted decorations by Hilker, was destroyed. The blast from the explosion blew out half the walls and the ceiling structure collapsed.
The drawing office has been in charge of the reconstruction and restoration, and the auditorium is now back in use as an altogether modern space with all conceivable facilities.