kvistgård - dense-lowrise housing

first prize in an invited competition 2004.

the concept of "bedre billigere boliger" - literally "better cheaper housing" - has been developed by the client through a number of architectural competitions. the aim is to offer a significantly reduced rent without loosing architectural qualities.

four different courtyard houses, ranging from 80 m2 to 160 m2, are achieved by combining 5.2x5.2 meters prefabricated wood modules. nine by nine, the courtyard houses are clustered around intimate communal spaces. the resulting enclaves are placed freely in the gently sloping landscape.

the project aims at establishing fundamental social and landscaping values that are independent of cost pr. square meter. its success is largely due to an exceptionally ambitious client, highly engaged in the practicalities of building.

first part completed 2008.