The Cluster House is composed of three distinct hip-roofed volumes arranged around a sheltered courtyard, referencing the traditional organization of Danish farmsteads. Historically, farm buildings were clustered to provide protection from wind and create enclosed outdoor spaces. This principle is reinterpreted in the new design, where the courtyard acts as both a social gathering space and a means of drawing filtered southern light deep into the home.

Each volume serves a distinct function: one houses the bedrooms and bathrooms, another contains the main living spaces, and the third accommodates the garage and utility room. The living volume is defined by a vast open space lit from above by a strip of skylights that introduce soft, diffuse daylight and establish a continuous dialogue between interior and exterior conditions. A series of built-in furniture elements subtly define different spatial experiences, balancing openness with intimacy. In the private wing, the ceilings rise to incorporate additional skylights. In the two children’s rooms, integrated hems (lofted sleeping areas) create cozy elevated spaces that maximize functionality.

A collaboration with Jan Henrik jansen Arkitekter
www.janhenrikjansen.dk

Photography by Andrea Gatzke
https://www.andreagatzke-photo.com/