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Reference Project
The Danish Institute in Rome was built on the ruins of an abandoned dance pavilion surrounded by trees near Villa Borghese in 1956. The building is a striking example of Scandinavian modernism. The concept behind the academy was first defined to foster cultural ties between Denmark and Italy.
Architect Kay Fisker (1893-1965), remembered as one of the founders of functionalism in Danish architecture, is behind the institute. In the 1960s, Fisker was commissioned to recreate the Danish Academy in his characteristic modernist style.
The academy is adorned with teak wood, which can be seen in the floors, ceilings, doors and furniture. The glow of the wood helps create a subdued atmosphere, giving the institute a homely feel. A cubic sculpture by Søren Georg Jensen (1917-1982), son of the famous silversmith Georg Jensen, catches the sunlight from its position in the center of the atrium.
The library is one of the central spaces. Slightly hidden light sources illuminate the dark woodwork and stacked bookshelves, while the high ceiling is adorned with PH lamps. Despite its grandiose appearance, the atmosphere is calm and contemplative, allowing researchers and students to concentrate on their studies.
Like everything else at the Academy, the interior lighting is carefully considered. Skylights and hidden light sources give the space a subtle warmth. Under the lights, the dark tiled corridors appear to glow, reminiscent of wet cobblestones on a humid summer evening.
The fixtures at the Danish Institute all date from 1967 and are still proudly installed today. Under the leadership of the architect, Bente Lange, the building underwent a restoration from 2014 to 2015. To map out the process, a number of design principles were outlined, including a statement from Lange that "beauty lies in the patina of the materials".
Instead of replacing the fittings with new ones during the restoration, the original faucets were sent to our workshop in Frederiksberg, where our craftsmen repaired and restored them. Now they are ready to continue to be used for many decades to come.
