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ARCHITECTURE
KHR Architecture
INTERIOR
Garde Hvalsøe
STYLING
Pernille Vest
PHOTOGRAPHY
Heidi Lerkenfeldt
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

The Thatched Summer House is situated in a Danish area known as the Danish Riviera, characterised by undulating moraine slopes covered in grass, heather, and low trees. In an area known for its historic summer houses, with scattered small houses, often with thatched roofs, blending into the landscape. The Thatched House is located in a small grove, in a sloping landscape with views over the hills and fields.

The defining architectural element of The Thatched summer house is its distinctive, expansive thatched roof, crafted using traditional techniques. Beyond preserving a historical craft within a modern construction, thatching has been shown in numerous studies to be the most climate and environmentally friendly roofing material available. This is primarily because 98% of the roof consists of Phragmites australis reeds, a biogenic material found globally. Reeds reduce CO₂ emissions as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and help purify water ecosystems during their cultivation and growth.

The facade is made of thermally treated pine, an environmentally friendly method that enhances the wood’s durability by exposing it to high temperatures. This technique, known in Scandinavia for over 1,000 years and used by the Vikings, allows the wood to naturally patinate over time, embedding the building further into the area’s characteristic flora.

A bespoke Garde Hvalsøe kitchen feature fronts, backsplash, shelves lacquered in a light-yellow colour. Tall cabinet fronts are covered with zinc and the opposite side fronts are painted in the same light yellow as the backsplash. The marble tabletop and fireplace is Repen flamed marble. Appliances have been supplied by Gaggenau and BORA. A bespoke Japanese rice paper door provides soft illumination and separation between the ground floor and the first floor.

The first floor, subtly visible through an opening, houses a spacious bedroom and bathroom, accessible via a staircase near the kitchen. This staircase doubles as an inviting light shaft. The guest wing, with three bedrooms, is positioned in a separate section behind the living areas and kitchen, with access near the main entrance to ensure privacy and tranquillity for both residents and visitors.

The first-floor Master bedroom and bathroom featured a bespoke wardrobe, lacquered in light-yellow to match the same shade throughout the kitchen. The bedroom furniture combines a bespoke headboard and desktop made of Oregon Pine. A bespoke bunk bed includes a large drawer at the bottom for storage. The bathroom unit and cabinet is also crafted from Oregon Pine with a Wachenzeller sandstone tabletop, which has been sandblasted and brushed.

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