Summer time Homes in Rågeleje are minimal vacation houses positioned in Rågeleje, Denmark, designed by Pihlmann Architects and Kim Lenschow. Nestled amid a verdant mixture of deciduous and coniferous timber, shrubs, and rhododendrons, a quartet of understated houses stands as a testomony to minimalist design and harmonious residing. Commissioned by 4 brothers and located inside shut proximity to the ocean shore, these residences embrace the coastal local weather whereas paying homage to their wooded environment. The modest scale of every home displays a acutely aware resolution to respect the grandeur of nature. The buildings have been meticulously positioned to accommodate the location’s present flora, with each tree preserved to take care of the pure rhythm of the panorama.
This reverence for nature extends to the selection of constructing supplies, with 4 distinct sorts of wooden chosen for his or her distinctive properties. The outside timber construction, together with the roofs and decks, is crafted from stable robinia, a sturdy selection well-suited to the coastal setting and sandy soil. Robinia glulam, identified for its structural power, kinds the spine of every residence. Inside, the nice and cozy tones of European pine and slow-growing Douglas fir echo the earthy hues of the outside, with the previous used for furnishings and lining and the latter for façade parts corresponding to cladding, home windows, and doorways. Handmade tile flooring present a grounding ingredient, connecting the houses to the earth whereas encouraging seamless indoor-outdoor residing. Within the loos, partitions and flooring are clad in half-sized tiles, persevering with the sample discovered all through the remainder of the inside.
Stainless-steel sinks provide a glossy distinction to the patinated brass pipes and taps. The 4 houses share a standard design blueprint, with two annexes housing bedrooms and loos and two bigger buildings that includes kitchens and residing rooms. Customized-made furnishings and fixtures, together with cabinets, sinks, handles, hinges, and lamps, are tailor-made to every area, imbuing the mission with a cohesive aesthetic. Embodying a low-tech architectural method, the mission fosters an intimate connection between the residents and their setting, functioning like an analog toolbox designed to be used. This meeting of straightforward, strong supplies and elements gracefully acknowledges the passage of time and the contact of human palms, making a sequence of areas that seamlessly mix with the encircling panorama.
Pictures by Hampus Berndtson
