Hyrdehøj Town houses

Hyrdehøj is located on the edge of Roskilde and the surrounding built urban landscape. The area is characterized by accommodating both elements from the “countryside” and the nearby town.

EXTENDING AND STRENGTHENING HYRDEHØJ BYGADE

The project aims to complete the main street, Hyrdehøj Bygade, by extending the road to the east, thus strengthening the area’s identity. Today Hyrdehøj Bygade appears as a quiet and characterful rural area, with gabled facades facing directly onto the road, without enclosed front gardens. By extending the road and referencing the existing architectural qualities of the street, the project strengthens the area’s current character and completes the village community.

CLUSTERS AROUND AN INNER MEADOW

The 35 two-story townhouses are linked together as clusters of 2-5 houses. Each house is emphasized as its own independent building volume by varying roof directions, introducing facade shifts and setbacks, using different colours, and creating level differences.

The project emphasizes the rural qualities around Hyrdehøj, with an inner meadow in the center of the houses. This natural area functions as a space for play and for gatherings. In addition to the meadow, the outdoor areas are divided into small private gardens, semi-private zones, and public zones.

Culture

Transformation

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