The use of wood ceilings in Denmark is as widespread as in the rest of northern Europe. It is basically a continuation of the traditional use of what has always been the main material resource for Danish builders. However, now, the reason for using wood ceilings, cladding and walls has to do with the sustainability of wood and a global commitment to a new, environmentally-friendly architecture.
They continue to prefer wood ceilings in Denmark. These are some examples of recent projects. But there are many more:
Hammershus visitor center
The original ceiling of this Arkitema Architects studio project serves as a lookout from the outside while showcasing a decorative wood ceiling inside.
Information and photos from rkitema.com and plataformaarquitectura.cl
Landkolonien Jomsborg / Cube Arkitekter
Landkolonien Jomsborg is a new installation for children explorers, in which the choice of wood as primary sustainable material for walls and ceilings (using wood slats) evokes the forest and the activities that take place in the centre.
Information and photos from cubo.dk and plataformaarquitectura.cl
Summer House / CEBRA
Summerhouse located next to Vejle Fjord with wood ceilings with larch cladding that unifies the interior design.
Information and photos from cebraarchitecture.dk and plataformaarquitectura.cl
Dome of Visions 3.0
Original proposal for the Aarhus modern culture centre, with a polycarbonate and wood ceiling forming a large dome. The rest of the project is entirely built in sustainable wood.
Information and photos from behance.net and plataformaarquitectura.cl
Villa P / Nørkær+Poulsen Architects
Another example in which wood ceilings from the outside continue inward, creating, according to the team of N + P Architecture, an honest and transparent transition from inside to outside.
Information and photos from nplusp.dk and plataformaarquitectura.cl
Kannikegården
Kannikegården is a new house for the council of the parish church of Ribe. The ceiling is covered with façade tiles in reddish brown hues, while the interior features wood ceilings alternating smooth panels and wood slats.
Information and photos from deltarkitekter.dk and plataformaarquitectura.cl
Brick House / LETH & GORI
The Brick House had two goals; to create a house that is free of maintenance for 50 years with a useful life of at least 150 years. For this they used clay blocks, bricks and wood interior cladding on walls and ceilings.
Information and photos from lethgori.dk and plataformaarquitectura.cl
IBC Innovation Factory
IBC Innovation Factory is a rehabilitation project to convert an old factory into a 12,800 m² educational building that serves as a training ground for future innovators. Again, wood ceilings and structures take centre stage as you raise your head in the main common rooms.
Information and photos from shl.dk and plataformaarquitectura.cl
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