Dorte Mandrup A/S

Read-Nest

Read-Nest
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READ-NEST

Dorte Mandrup

MANUFACTURERS
Louis Poulsen

AREA
9.8 m2

YEAR
2007

LOCATION
Denmark

CATEGORY
Houses

Measuring only 10 m2, Read-Nest is a small pre-manufactured structure that is designed to sit in the landscape like an architectural folly.

Being flexible in both situation and use, the owner can place Read-Nest where he or she feels would best suit their needs, whether for study, relaxation or both.

Read-Nest
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Read-Nest
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Read-Nest
© Dorte Mandrup

The exterior is clad in vertically striated natural oiled wood (thuja) slats that are designked to interact well with the immediate environment.

Inside, Read- Nest is fitted with a wall of shelves, as well as a bed that can be folded into the wall when more space is needed.

Above the bed a skylight for watching the cherry trees and the stars - from the work table a view to the garden through the large window.

Read-Nest
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Read-Nest
© Dorte Mandrup
Read-Nest
© Dorte Mandrup

The window can fold horizontally to create an outdoor cover.

One door, one window, one rooflight, one bed, one shelf, one table - everything you need.

Read-Nest
© Dorte Mandrup
Read-Nest
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Inside the box everything is clad in waxed birch-plywood, light floods the space creating a bright contemplating oasis.


Read-Nest
Read-Nest


Read-Nest
Read-Nest

Dorte Mandrup A/S
T +45 33 937350
Dorte Mandrup A/S
Vesterbrogade 95A, 1620 København, Denmark