The project allows access to one of Denmark?s archaeological gems, while offering and intricate spatial experience. Previously inaccessible, the visitor can enter and climb the main space of the tower, perceive the archaeological layers and view the landscape. Culture and nature, at a small and large scale, are united by this spiral access. 

© David A. Garcia

Architects: MAP Architects

Location: 8410 Rønde, Denmark

Other Participants: Mast Studio, Vision+Engineers

Area: 38.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: David A. Garcia, Bjørn Pierri Enevoldsen

© David A. Garcia

From the architect. The project allows access to one of Denmark?s archaeological gems, while offering and intricate spatial experience. Previously inaccessible, the visitor can enter and climb the main space of the tower, perceive the archaeological layers and view the landscape. Culture and nature, at a small and large scale, are united by this spiral access. 
Site Plan

This 700 year-old medieval ruin is key in Danish history. Built on an isthmus projecting from the coast, it is a local reference, a social anchor and major national tourist attraction in the northern part of the Jutland peninsula. Three stories high and two stories deep, the brick tower has been empty of its internal structure for centuries, with a single small opening at...