Nobody Does a Beach House Quite Like the Danes

Welcome to Beach Week, a celebration of the best place on earth.

In Denmark, summer homes are a way of life for many—and there’s much to be learned from the Danes about coastal living. Take, for example, the summerhouse of Jette Egelund, owner of Danish design brand Vipp, and her partner, conductor Mogens Dahl. It’s a study in embracing and responding to challenging coastal conditions to create a retreat that can be enjoyed all year round.

Sitting at the edge of a dramatic cliff on the west coast of Zealand, the holiday home overlooks the Storebælt, a strait of water between the main islands of Denmark. The couple worked with architect Mads Lund, creative director of Nordic Office of Architecture, to bring their vision to life, and the result is a pavilion-style home that offers a contemporary take on the traditional Danish summerhouse.