Ferocious pounding storms constantly move and shape the fantastic dune landscape on the northwest coast of Denmark. In 1968 an enormous sand dune devoured Rubjerg Knude Ligthouse leaving the tower as the only remaining structure, poised on the edge of the rapidly eroding cliff.

© Hampus Per Berndtson

Architects: JAJA Architects , Bessards' Studio

Location: 9800 Lønstrup, Denmark

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Hampus Per Berndtson

Engeneering: Erasmus & Partners Engineering Consultants

Contractor: Hadsten Smede- og Maskinværksted A/S

Client: Naturstyrelsen

Financed By: Realdania, Hjørring Kommune and ENV-fonden
Ferocious pounding storms constantly move and shape the fantastic dune landscape on the northwest coast of Denmark. In 1968 an enormous sand dune devoured Rubjerg Knude Ligthouse leaving the tower as the only remaining structure, poised on the edge of the rapidly eroding cliff.

© Hampus Per Berndtson

This spring the lighthouse was reopened and retrofitted with an architectural installation that give the public the last chance to enjoy the unique vistas and wild dynamic spectacle of nature, from the top of the lighthouse.

© Hampus Per Berndtson

Conceptual Drawing

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