Text description provided by the architects. Henning Larsen’s art museum in Videb?k is a unique pavilion on a reflective lake in a picturesque park in the small town of Videb?k, Denmark. The sculptural pavil- ion is inspired by its setting and gives back to the people of Videb?k and its visitors.

Scenic Western Videb?k Park is home to the floating art museum on the edge of the lake. The pavilion compliments its site in the park and also stands out in the townscape with a sculptural overhead light. Conceptually, the design references a Japanese tea house. The cafe? terrace floats above the lake, and the movement of the water is reflected in the ceiling. The interior is illuminated by a central skylight and is flexible for a variety of installations to come.

Model

The architecture consists of two, seemingly floating, square plates, separated by a facade within a varied system of diago- nal elements. The musical, intersecting facade is inspired by the surrounding landscape; the movement of the lake and tree branches. The facade’s geometry can also be considered a play on the V in Videb?k. The Art Pavilion features a permanent exhibition about Henning Larsen, who was born just outside Videb?k.

In 2017, an addition to the art museum was completed. This extension project features a formal graphic identity with new branding and wayfinding. The new wing also features Henning Larsen Plaza luminaires and is wheelchair accessible.

The pavilion compliments its site in the park and also stands out in the townscape. The cafe? terrace floats above the lake, and the movement of the water is reflected in the ceiling. The interior is illuminated by a central skylight and is flexible for a variety of installations. The archi- tecture consists of two horizontal, square plates separated by a facade with a varied system of diagonal facade elements. The intersecting facade’s geometry can also be considered a play on the V in Videb?k. Henning Larsen was born outside Vide- b?k. The Art Pavilion features a permanent exhibition about Henning Larsen. The museum is run by local, passionate volunteers who enjoy the park location on the edge of the sparkling lake.

© Kirstine Mengel

• Architects

  Henning Larsen

• Location

  Videbaek, Denmark

• Category

  Museum

• Architect in Charge

  Henning Larsen

• Design Team

  Jorgen Holm, Soren Danielsen

• Area

  1130.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Martin Schubert, Kirstine Mengel