Project research: vollerup atrium house
vollerup atrium house
Vollerup atrium house is a monolithic (formed of a single block of stone) summerhouse on the Danish coast created by Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter and Studio Marshall Blecher , located in Pine and oak meadow by the coast in sjaelland, Denmark.
The house comprises a main building that was continuous pavilion-like space. The holiday home is organised around a central atrium with stone walls. The atrium and the clerestory is helping to bring the daylight to the interior which is needed in offices. The stone clad atrium features a wooden floor and houses trees, and I am planning to include greenery to in my project too because exposure to nature reduce stress levels, it has a calming effect on the nervous system. Inside the house there are two studios used to line the walls, creating a peaceful atmosphere that can provide my studios with a quiet and a productive working environment. The house features a neutral colour palette which is often considered timeless, Colours on an item can make you feel a certain way and affect how you see and use it(Sandens,2015), it also provide the building with a visually appealing look, leading to a positive working atmosphere.
To help save space the furniture was designed to be built in. "The house is quite small and by designing custom built in furniture we were able to optimise the small spaces," Blecher said.
The use of porous Italian travertine in the construction of Vollerup Atrium House serves not only as a robust cladding material but also as a canvas that captures the essence of the passing years. Architect Blecher highlights the unique qualities of this material, noting that its surface is non-reflective, undergoes subtle color changes over time, and softens with age.
This choice of material is particularly significant in a place characterized by harsh winds and dynamic weather conditions. Despite the challenges posed by nature, the Vollerup Atrium House remains stable, showcasing a harmonious blend of architectural design and the surrounding environment. The travertine not only contributes to the house's durability but also adds a layer of aesthetic richness as I mentioned before that evolves gracefully over time. In essence, the house stands as an evidence to the capacity of architecture when thoughtfully integrated with the natural elements of its surroundings.
Cajsa Carlson | 3 January 2024 Leave a comment (2024) Vollerup Atrium House is a monolithic summerhouse on the Danish coast, Dezeen. Available at: https://www.dezeen.com/2024/01/03/vollerup-atrium-house-monolithic-holiday-home-denmark/?li_source=LI&li_medium=rhs_block_1 (Accessed: 22 February 2024).
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