A Summer House at Kisserup Strand, Denmark
Amid the quiet landscape of Kisserup Strand on Tuse Næs lies the summer house of photographer Sandie Lykke Nolsøe and her husband, pilot Christoffer Nolsøe. The modest structure sits on a wild and captivating plot surrounded by old trees, ferns, and the gentle traces of deer. Here, stillness feels alive — punctuated only by birdsong and the distant sound of waves.
Sandie, who works with Norm Architects and through her own practice, grew up in the area and recently returned with Christoffer and their two daughters. What began as a parental leave project soon evolved into a careful restoration — a love letter to both place and process. The couple sought to preserve the house’s original spirit while opening it toward the landscape. Large windows invite nature in, while wood, stone, and soft textiles create a seamless flow between indoors and out.
Colour plays a quiet but defining role. The walls are painted in NO AR 14 Limestone and NO AR 12 Rammed Earth — calm, grounded tones that extend the natural palette into the home and root it gently in its surroundings.
The house is imagined as a sanctuary for slow days and simple living — a space for stillness, light, and connection with the nature that surrounds it.
Photo by Sandie Lykke Nolsøe
