‘a model’ seeks to create an architecture which reflects the dreams of many

‘a model’ seeks to create an architecture which reflects the dreams of many 
(above) model seen from north
all images by niklas adrian vindelev and leonora krag

to create life between houses is one of architect’s’ greatest challenges in the discipline of housing in modern times, easy enough to draw on paper, yet impossible to prescribe. the project ‘a model’ addresses this challenge by learning from people’s own way of building when decided by themselves. created by a group of four young architects, the model is being showcased at the danish pavilion at the venice architecture biennale. architecture is often thought of and drawn to accommodate a specific need for the time in which it is built. housing units become monuments of a family ideal, a need, a time for posterity. ‘a model’ envision a different approach in a physical prototype of changeable and future-proof architectural model, which is created in direct dialogue between architects and users and as such, create the prerequisites for life to evolve.

entrance with marketspace, main stars/auditorium and kindergarten 

the ambition is to create a more democratic, humane and lively architecture –a new typology for urban housing, which can accommodate the dreams of the inhabitants today, tomorrow and for many years to come. a physical model gives shape to this mind set and visualizes the possible result, while it also works as a tool for dialogue between professionals and citizens or future inhabitants who engage in the conception and play along. the project suggests a new kind of building, where the realization and continuous life of it occurs in an ad-hoc and constant dialogue. the architecture becomes a consequence of a direct dialogue between professionals and laymen, who negotiate, share, fight and rejoice in the building process.

family units on top of reading room of the library 

the program is based on the use of spaces and the relationship between functions rather than ownership and rights. all spaces are common which promotes a continuous negotiation between community and individuals. moreover it includes unprogrammed spaces between individual houses and so promotes flexible use. the idea is for it to relate to the use of space, to scale, aesthetics, materials and temporality, and a 30-70% mix of public and private programs to ensure a constant presence and exchange of people.

unit for wheelchair user, single unit and family units

public greenhouse, gardener unit and leonora’s summer residence

model seen from south

public garden and greenhouse 

the birdhouse, tyra’s atelier and trough for the horses

victor’s home with shared winter gardens 

view trough generic unit and thais’ cottages

restaurant with orangery and reception room

project information:

a model is made by (copyright): tyra lea amdisen dokkedahl, architect, frida sophie vang petersen, architect, victor gammelgaard, architect, thais kvejborg espersen, architect.

special thanks to: sir peter cook

with help from: marie partoft, communication, leonora krag, architecture student, niklas adrian vindelev, photography, system 4t, digital and technical consultants, signe emma kristjansen, web design, anna xene marchant, translation.

credit on photographs: niklas adrian vindelev and leonora krag

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