Villa Kirk is a hedonistic space designed for exhibitions, entertainment, leisure, and guest enjoyment. The client’s challenge was to combine elements such as a Batman Cave, the fluidity of Salvador Dalí’s melted clock, the rawness of rough concrete, and the Scandinavian simplicity of spacious areas illuminated by natural light.
The venue comprises an underground exhibition hall, an open ground floor, and an elevated multimedia room, each with distinct uses that blend into a continuous spatial experience. The smooth curves of concrete and expansive Skyframe windows accelerate this fusion between spaces. The double-height underground exhibition cave connects to the ground floor, flooding the exhibition area with natural light and facilitating a smooth transition through a broad staircase that elevates the basement space to ground level.
On the ground floor, an open area intended for physical activities extends as an extension of the external forest, while the garage remains concealed behind a hydraulic hangar gate that opens up to reveal the complete residence. Furthermore, more intimate spaces like the spa are shielded by gently undulating oak walls. A white spiral staircase, suspended from the ceiling and contrasting against the wood wall, leads to an entirely white and illuminated multimedia space, suspended between the interior and exterior. Stairs and doors incorporate elements from the owner’s collection of classic sports cars, adding a unique identity to the environment.
Villa Kirk embraces a minimalist approach to materials, primarily employing concrete, steel, glass, and raw wood. These simple and raw elements serve as a backdrop to the exhibition space, creating an environment that values the display of art and design. The project also faced engineering challenges due to the complex geometry of the basement, resulting in a collaboration with concrete engineers to ensure a continuous concrete pour and a fluid structure. The roof slab is supported by 8 cm steel tubes, seamlessly and discreetly integrating with the surrounding windows.
14 Aug
Villa Kirk
Villa Kirk is a hedonistic space designed for exhibitions, entertainment, leisure, and guest enjoyment. The client’s challenge was to combine elements such as a Batman Cave, the fluidity of Salvador Dalí’s melted clock, the rawness of rough concrete, and the Scandinavian simplicity of spacious areas illuminated by natural light.
The venue comprises an underground exhibition hall, an open ground floor, and an elevated multimedia room, each with distinct uses that blend into a continuous spatial experience. The smooth curves of concrete and expansive Skyframe windows accelerate this fusion between spaces. The double-height underground exhibition cave connects to the ground floor, flooding the exhibition area with natural light and facilitating a smooth transition through a broad staircase that elevates the basement space to ground level.
On the ground floor, an open area intended for physical activities extends as an extension of the external forest, while the garage remains concealed behind a hydraulic hangar gate that opens up to reveal the complete residence. Furthermore, more intimate spaces like the spa are shielded by gently undulating oak walls. A white spiral staircase, suspended from the ceiling and contrasting against the wood wall, leads to an entirely white and illuminated multimedia space, suspended between the interior and exterior. Stairs and doors incorporate elements from the owner’s collection of classic sports cars, adding a unique identity to the environment.
Villa Kirk embraces a minimalist approach to materials, primarily employing concrete, steel, glass, and raw wood. These simple and raw elements serve as a backdrop to the exhibition space, creating an environment that values the display of art and design. The project also faced engineering challenges due to the complex geometry of the basement, resulting in a collaboration with concrete engineers to ensure a continuous concrete pour and a fluid structure. The roof slab is supported by 8 cm steel tubes, seamlessly and discreetly integrating with the surrounding windows.