Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
Rather than design a single holiday home, the Danish industrial designer Ole Palsby spent more than a decade creating a small architectural landscape in the forest at Tisvilde, Zealand. Best known for his Eva Trio cookware series, Palsby built the property gradually between 1988 and 2000. Four separate buildings are connected by paths that follow the contours of the 2,000sqm site, with each given a distinct purpose: living, sleeping, working and making. The property is listed for DKK8,995,000 (approximately US$1.4 million) with Adam Schnack.
Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
Photography: courtesy of Adam Shnack
The 56sqm main house was remodelled by Palsby in 1988 and contains his original kitchen alongside an open-plan living space, bedroom and bathroom. An annex followed in 1989, before a larger sleeping house for family and guests was completed in 1996. The final addition, a 38sqm studio known as the Weaving House, was constructed in 2000 with a kitchenette, built-in fireplace and a fully glazed rear wall looking toward the trees.
Throughout the property, Japanese design principles are reflected in restrained materials, carefully framed views and a layout that encourages movement between indoors and out. Large areas of glazing make the surrounding woodland part of everyday life, while the gently sloping site offers a rare sense of privacy despite being just minutes from Tisvilde’s cafés, galleries, beach and station.
