Reg.Nr. 87-DK/08

Søholm Country House, Hellerup

Complete restoration of a country house north of Copenhagen, built 1806 - 1809 by the famous Danish architect C.F.Hansen. Major alterations by numerous owners had more or less destroyed Hansen's stamp on the building. Now in use as office building with conference rooms and one ...
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Project details

Title:Søholm Country House, Hellerup
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Diploma
Country: Denmark
Town: Hellerup, Copenhagen
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Country house; senior citizens home
Actual use:Office space, apartments
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: C.F.Hansen (1806 - 1809) , David Bretton-Meyer, Royal Housing Inspector, Architect (Hellerup - DK)
The Jury's citation: "For the beautiful restoration of an early 19th century country house, designed by C.F. Hansen (1756-1845), respecting its original architectural values, while creating a well-functioning working environment"
GPS:55°43'26.3"N 12°33'10.5"E

Description:
Complete restoration of a country house north of Copenhagen, built 1806 - 1809 by the famous Danish architect C.F.Hansen. Major alterations by numerous owners had more or less destroyed Hansen's stamp on the building. Now in use as office building with conference rooms and one flat. Complete restoration with respect for its original style and taking into account its new use. Exterior restoration: attic re-established, roof lowered and covered with glazed tiles as original, side wings have been given also attics and espaliers to become more anonymous. Interior restoration: original spatial division re-established to re-gain a clear plan, recreation of the original staircase, reconstruction of the octagonal vestibule with the typical hemispherical niches, furniture by Aalto and Wegner, modern installation systems added.