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Reference Project
This project is set within an original 1960s Høm house in Aarhus. Named after architect N.S. Høm, the houses became known in post-war Denmark for their modern and accessible approach to family living. Developed in close collaboration with the families moving in, the houses combined thoughtful architectural detailing with rational construction methods that made good design more financially attainable.
The original kitchen was largely closed off from the rest of the house, reflecting a different way of living, and the renewal, led by Kallesø Arkitekter in collaboration with carpenters, Krøyer & Gatten, therefore focused on improving openness and connection without compromising the character of the original structure.
A defining feature of the project is the newly constructed kitchen hatch, a distinctly mid-century architectural detail that was not part of the original house, but feels entirely true to its period. Inspired by traditional 1960s kitchen shutters and serving hatches, Kallesø Arkitekter designed a large sliding opening between the kitchen and living space that allows the room to shift between openness and separation — a flexibility expected in a contemporary home, while simultaneously reinforcing the architectural language and atmosphere of the era in a way that would rarely be conceived in a new kitchen today.
Drawing references directly from the home’s existing material palette, the kitchen incorporates dark frames in smoked larch alongside patinated larch fronts to mirror the warmth and tactility found throughout the house. Stainless steel details introduce a contemporary contrast, while a Cross-Handle faucet in polished nickel with a traditional two-hole construction further underlines the project’s balance of historical reference.
