Gundsømagle Parish Centre

A new extension to the Gundsømagle Parish Centre is rooted in architectural traditions and respects the hierarchy of the main building. With an L-shaped layout, the building unites three volumes under one roof and opens up new connections between interior and exterior spaces.

Traditionally, we have distinguished between main buildings and secondary structures such as stables, barns, and outbuildings. The main buildings are often constructed from different and more expensive materials than those used for the secondary ones, which helps to highlight their significance.

NEW VISUAL CONNECTIONS

Based on the footprint of the former workshop building at Gundsømagle Parish Hall, the new building is positioned as an L-shaped structure that brings together three scattered volumes under one roof. This arrangement of functions creates openings within the structure, where the covered entrance connects to the east-facing church entrance and the multi-purpose room’s glass folding doors. It opens up new visual connections and enhances flows between the outdoors and indoors.

MATERIALS WITH RESPECT FOR HIERARCHY

As a cohesive element, the new building relates to the parish hall’s gable roof, materials, and eaves, but maintains a simpler expression, allowing the parish hall to remain dominant. Together with the existing parish yard, the new perpendicular wing forms a sheltered courtyard, providing an optimal meeting place.

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