The holiday house is situated on an elevated site in Rågeleje, overlooking the Kattegat Sea. The narrow plot extends from south to north, reaching the public beach.

The building is defined by the simple geometry of a longhouse with a distinctive gabled roof. At the highest point of the roof, carefully positioned skylights frame the sky while providing generous and varied daylight throughout the interior. The house is clad in timber boards and battens that relate harmoniously to the surrounding architectural context.

The overall volume is carefully integrated into the landscape and local building tradition. Recessed terraces to the east and west reduce the perceived scale of the building and create variation in the façades, allowing the house to blend naturally into its surroundings. These sheltered outdoor spaces provide opportunities for outdoor living while offering protection from the wind.

Approaching from the south, the house is entered via a circulation spine that offers views towards the recessed terraces as well as framed vistas of the sea and the northern horizon. The southern part of the house accommodates three bedrooms, a bathroom and a utility room, while the kitchen and living areas are positioned to the north to take full advantage of the views across the Kattegat. Throughout the house, daylight and carefully composed views of the landscape, the sea and the sky play a central role, enriching the experience of the place while creating a clear and intuitive spatial organization.

All materials have been carefully selected to minimise the building's overall carbon footprint. Timber is the primary construction material, chosen for its sustainability, ease of processing, low transport weight and renewable nature. Almost the entire structure is built in timber, while both the windows and the façade cladding are crafted from Danish oak.

Landscape design by LoBe Landskab in collaboration with THKR and Øllgaard Consulting Engineers (Claus Lind). Lighting design by Iben Winther Orton. Constructed by master carpenter and joiner Børge Nielsen.

Photography: Hampus Berndtson.