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Studio by Svendborg Architects

A Studio for a Danish Artist by Svendborg Architects

Copenhagen firm Svendborg Architects have built this artist's studio inside an existing stable building in Denmark.  

Studio by Svendborg Architects

The studio comprises the existing structural walls that have been preserved, and an anodised aluminium structure inside with a roof extending up above the previous roofline.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

One side of the gabled interior has been finished entirely in mirrors to reflect views into the studio from skylights in the opposite side of the pitched roof.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

Photographs are by Ole Hein and Poul Høilund D. Cruise.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

Here's some more from the architects:


The new element is one homogeneous element in contrast to the white plastered facades of the old
house.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

The project is both contextual and innovative.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

In its shape and colour blends in with the existing farmhouses.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

At the same time the studio offers new spatial feeling and qualities due to its small innovative solutions.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

As the client says: “walking into this space makes me feel more free and think better.”

Studio by Svendborg Architects

The new element is one homogeneous element in contrast to the white plastered facades of the old
house.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

The project is both contextual and innovative.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

In its shape and colour it blends in with the existing farmhouses.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

At the same time the studio offers new spatial feeling and qualities due to its small innovative solutions.

Studio by Svendborg Architects

As the client says: “walking into this space makes me feel more free and think better”

Studio by Svendborg Architects
Studio by Svendborg Architects

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Studio by Svendborg Architects

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Studio by Svendborg Architects

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