Facing the Kattegat strait, which links the Baltic to the North Sea, this cedar-clad house presents gabled green roofs, coated with several Sedum species, that change color with the seasons, in mimicry with the environment.
Referencing Denmark’s traditional barns, the Heatherhill Beach House is composed of two volumes separated by a courtyard. The 232-square-meter house counts four bedrooms and two embedded bathrooms, a nod to Japanese culture. The materials, including wood and the ceramic of some of the floors, are used with a contemporary language.
“The barn-structure profile contrast sharply with the soft hills and undulated landscape surrounding the house, while the cedar cladding gives the house a natural skin that, over time, will patinate to a beautiful silvery color, that blends in with the color of the site – resulting in an architecture that both blends in and stands out at the same time.”
Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunrise or the tranquil palette of a sunset, the bathtub becomes a private observatory, inviting residents to unwind while connecting with the beauty of the world beyond. The symbiotic relationship between the built environment and the surrounding nature elevates the bathing experience, turning it into a mindful retreat that celebrates the harmony between human habitation and the natural world.
- Architect: Norm Architects
- Year: 2024
- Country: Denmark
- Photography: Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen