Vollerup Atrium Home is a minimal residence positioned in Sjælland, Denmark, designed by Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter with Studio Marshall Blecher. The design of the home is a response to the evolving idea of a second dwelling, significantly within the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the growing development of distant work. It diverges from the everyday metropolis condominium, providing a tranquil escape. The construction itself is a putting instance of minimalist design, that includes Italian travertine crafted right into a prism-like form with a big sq. void at its middle. This architectural alternative not solely grounds the home in its pure setting but additionally lends it a sculptural presence.

The strategy to the home is marked by a considerable travertine wall and two giant oak-paneled sliding gates that result in the storage and the central atrium. The atrium is a flexible space designed to supply shelter from Denmark’s unpredictable climate and a communal area for household gatherings. Enclosed by hawthorn timber and a reflective pond, it affords numerous settings appropriate for any time of the day. Contrasting with the spacious atrium is the principle residing space, deliberately compact and intimate. This area, conceptualized as an ‘egoistbolig,’ contains oak-lined rooms that may be reworked for various functions—cooking, eating, lounging, and sleeping—by means of using a hidden sliding wall.

Regardless of its modest measurement, the realm feels open and tranquil, because of the continual design components and expansive views to the north. Pure mild bathes the inside by means of south-facing home windows set in a raised ceiling, enhancing the seamless mix of travertine and oak surfaces. The home additionally features a discreetly positioned storage, a lined terrace, and a visitor wing able to internet hosting as much as six individuals. This visitor space will be secluded from the principle residing area, sustaining privateness and intimacy inside the dwelling when not in use.