“The house aesthetic is derived from inspirations brought about by the labyrinthine mountain village architecture, those that you may find familiar in Southern Europe, the architecture of Chinese temples, and in the works of modernist Danish architecture Jorn Utzon”.
The many tile roofs of the Fredensborg House overlap each other, resonating the movements of the slopes in design. The colour palette of the roof consists of four different yellow and brownish tones in a mix, to achieve a natural imperfection. “It gives a seemingly harmonious and charming miniature scene like that of a traditional Southern European mountain village, when the roofs are viewed from the highest point of property”.
A feeling of serenity and calm was one of the main goals for this house. To achieved this goal, the use of different contrasting materials was minimised. In order to suit the elements of the buildings surroundings and stay true to its natural form, a lot of local materials were used. The exterior of the residence consists of yellow tiles, yellow brick and black painted wood. The interior is made up of raw grey walls, brushed natural oak floors and white ceilings. This consistent use of the same materials “throughout the house is what gives this labyrinthine structure a cohesive look and feel as being one continuous space. It is the choice of local materials that provides the same harmony as you find in old villages where everything is constructed from what was accessible around the village. The use of natural materials, that had some imperfection gave the house an authentic aesthetic - like that of an aged and well treasured structure which only becomes more beautiful as it decays”.
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