SORTEBRØDRE PLADS HOUSING

Klosterhaverne consists of 100 new homes, alongside several commercial leases, all situated in the heart of Roskilde. It contributes to the cathedral city’s narrative of church, culture, and market town. The two building sites are situated in a historic district with a unique architectural heritage, where the city’s commercial and cultural areas converge. The new building will serve as a significant arrival point for both areas. As such, the project places special emphasis on the identity of the area, honoring both its cultural history and its modern-day functions.

MONASTIC HERITAGE AS INSPIRATION

Historical remnants of Sortebrødre Kloster are woven throughout the site. The two building plots rest on former agricultural land that, during the Middle Ages, supplied the nearby Roskilde Monastery, still standing today.

Inspired by this, the monastery typology is embedded throughout the project. This approach not only establishes a cultural and historical connection but also brings forward notable architectural qualities. One of the key elements is the inner monastery gardens, which create a distinct hierarchy between the private and the communal. By opening them up to the surrounding area, we welcome the city inside.

CRAFTED SURFACES AND STRUCTURAL RHYTHM

The colonnade traditionally surrounding the monastery garden is reinterpreted in this project as pergolas, acting as a soft transition zone between interior and exterior, as well as private and public.

Red brick is the predominant material for the roofing and facades. The brickwork is given a strong tactile expression, partly through the use of a scraped light grout.

The combination of the gardens, expressive red brickwork, and the pergola structures creates unifying and identity-forming themes for the building as a whole.

SITE-SPECIFIC URBAN INTEGRATION

To foster diversity, variation and connection with the immediate surroundings, the architecture has been thoughtfully differentiated across the two construction sites.

On construction site A, inspiration is drawn from the scale and detailing of the market town villas. Partially bricked dormers and the pergolas define a vertical rhythm that resembles the row house typology. The inclusion of rowlock detailing in the horizontal cornice further breaks up the facade, creating a dialogue with surrounding villas and smaller multi-story buildings.

Conversely, construction site B connects with the larger multi-story buildings in the city center and therefore appears as more architecturally coherent volumes. Here, the pergola structure also runs as a unified form that embraces a shared courtyard. The upper floor features a loggia-inspired construction with brick columns and recessed sections of glass and black-painted wood.

A varied selection of apartment types ensures that Klosterhaverne as a whole achieves a diverse composition of residents by accommodating many different target groups.

The project is certified with DGNB Gold, ensuring a holistic and measurable sustainability profile.

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