Henning Larsen designs cave-like extension to Hotel Tórshavn in Faroe Islands
Danish studio Henning Larsen's extension to Hotel Tórshavn will be characterised by a cave-like foyer that is a nod to the coastal grottos of the Faroe Islands.
The hotel in the island's capital Tórshavn is being extended by Henning Larsen to help accommodate the increasing numbers of tourists visiting the islands.
The extension will measure 4,500 square metres and include the introduction of a publicly accessible foyer, which is intended to be a meeting place in the heart of the city.
"We're going back to the original idea of a grand foyer as a way to create street-level identity, and as a passageway for new connections in the city," explained Osbjørn Jacobsen, Henning Larsen's Faroese partner Ósbjørn Jacobsen.
"In our search for a symbol of an open, active venue for the foyer, we took inspiration from the sea caves along the Faroese coast, which are a striking feature of our geography."
The extension to Hotel Tórshavn will extend over a large concrete staircase, which will connect two of the city centre's main streets that run either side of the existing hotel.
The foyer will be staggered over the staircase, creating a series of split levels inside that will be enclosed by the cave-like walls lined with wooden panels.
A void will puncture its roof, bringing light down into the space while overhead walkways connect each side. Above the foyer, the extension will be a new wing for the hotel. It will comprise approximately 100 rooms to boo...
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