Global architecture studio Henning Larsen has designed a rowing club defined by a sloping green roof and timber structure in the Faroe Islands that celebrates the area's sports heritage.
Situated next to Klaksvík's picturesque fjord, the clubhouse by Henning Larsen draws on the region's traditional architecture with the aim of forging a "harmonious dialogue" between the structure and its waterfront setting.
The clubhouse celebrates the region's heritage
"Our design approach was deeply rooted in the landscape and culture of Klaksvík," studio design director Ósbjørn Jacobsen said.
"The sloping green roof and timber facade pay homage to the surrounding natural beauty, while also nodding to the traditional architecture of the Faroe Islands; a harmonious dialogue between the built environment and the fjord landscape." The timber structure features a pitched and sloping green roof
Set within a larger urban development of Klaksvík led by Henning Larsen, The Klaksvík Row Club poses a "vital contribution" to the area's urban development masterplan, which is currently 40 to 60 per cent completed, according to the studio.
The 620-metre-square timber structure, which the studio said was designed in celebration of the Faroese sports heritage, is topped with a serrated roof that transitions to a sloping green roof towards the building's rear.
A wooden dock wraps around the structure's base, providing views out towards the fjord and surroundin...