Completed in 2022 in Holte, Denmark, Frame House II is a 40-square-meter allotment house designed by Jespersen Nødtvedt. The project draws inspiration from both traditional Japanese architecture and Denmark's allotment garden culture, which has resulted in a compact, single-story building that appears to float above its sloping terrain like a pavilion. The small, sprouting form of the house adapts to the surrounding views and the rhythm of the day, creating a seamless transition between the interior and the outdoors. The design is built on a grid of 25 wooden columns made from locally sourced Danish Douglas fir, which forms a half-timbered structure. Panels between the columns are fitted with either glass or insulated walls, and the resulting frameless windows provide an open and transparent feel. The reddish hue of the Douglas fir contrasts with the birch plywood that clads the interior, while the exterior is finished with horizontal slats stained with black linseed oil. The house was built with sustainability in mind, and much of the wood was sourced from trees harvested within a 100-kilometer radius of the site. The use of minimal non-wood materials and the choice of sustainable timber demonstrate the architects' focus on environmental responsibility. Large terraces and a raised floor further integrate the house with its natural setting, with steps and built-in edges providing areas to sit and inhabit the space. Credits Architects: Emil Jespersen and Marte Nødtvedt Skjæggestad of Jespersen Nødtvedt Construction: Bjørns Træverk og Restaurering Photography: Emil Jespersen