DYSKÆRGAARD TRANSFORMATION

The project combines a nature restoration initiative with the transformation of a classical Danish three-winged farm from the 1920s, Dyskærgaard, along with the already restored main house.

The landscape surrounding Dyskærgaard is cultivated farmland dotted with small farms, many of which were built from the late 18th century through to the period just before World War II. To the northwest of Dyskærgaard lies Roskilde Fjord, with its bays and inlets, and to the west is the beautifully preserved village of Veddelev, which has a historical connection to the farm.

NATURE RESTORATION

The ambition of the nature restoration project, set over the course of 100 years, is to convert low-lying drained farmland back into the outstanding nature and fjord meadow landscape it once was. The wet meadows, which historically defined Veddelev as a peninsula through bridging roads, will be restored over time. This project is undertaken in close collaboration with nature organizations and local citizens.

TRANSFORMATION OF THE FARM BUILDING

The farm buildings themselves will undergo a functional transformation, becoming the headquarters of a philanthropic foundation. Consequently, the architecture of the farm will also be altered. Most of the existing features, such as gables, gates, and the courtyard, will be preserved or recreated, while new elements, inspired by classical Danish building traditions, will be introduced.

The exterior of the farm is particularly important to preserve the character of the classical farmstead. Our ambition is to reuse the existing external walls as a framework for the future use of the buildings. All materials will be chosen to reflect the traditional materials used in Danish farm buildings. Brick walls with plaster will be renovated, as well as vaulted ceilings, stable windows in cast iron, and wooden barn doors. New constructions will be made as modern interpretations of classical materials, such as glulam supporting structures, timber construction, and wooden roof elements.

All three wings of the farm buildings will feature a raised construction towards the courtyard. This will allow for a first-floor circulation area around the yard and enable the extension of the top-floor space. Small zones for relaxation and stays will have views of the courtyard. A raised construction will also lift the top floor towards the fjord. This solution draws on traditional motifs, such as timber frames and stable and barn doors, while integrating modern building techniques like ventilation into new interpretations of characteristic chimneys.

HISTORICAL NARRATIVE

The intention is for the landscape, gardens, and buildings at Dyskærgaard to collectively tell the story of a typical farm from this period, while also serving as an example of how a transformation can be carried out in a subtle and thorough manner. Gardens and landscape elements, such as the courtyard, flower gardens, fruit orchards, and herb gardens, will be interpreted in a way that both tells the story of the farm and serves the future use of the buildings.

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