Jonas bjerre poulsen apartment guide

I’ve often heard that if you want to be good at something, you need to niche down and become a specialist. While this often rings true for most aspects of work and —well—photography, Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and the crew at Norm Architects make me think otherwise. Norm, based in Denmark, is primarily an architectural firm, yet it spreads its reach into art direction, product design, furniture creation, and photography.

Jonas, a founding partner of the firm, wears the hats of architect, designer, art director, and photographer. You may recognize his work from the Bang and Olufsen campaigns, Kinfolk, as well as various exhibitions. Jonas’ photographic work drips with his design talent and is a gorgeous marriage of architectural work, product photography, and fine art. While this seems like a lot to juggle, you can see how each facet of his work shares a unified feeling with the others. The structures, their design, furnishings, and the photographs we end up seeing of these spaces, all flow together, producing a modern and simple, yet tactile and refined collection of works.

This is especially the case for the Sandbjerg Residence in Northern Zealand, Denmark. On the outside, Sandbjerg is a traditional Danish country house sporting a classic thatched roof and locally sourced building components. In the photos below, Jonas shows us the textural qualities of these time-honored materials.

Norm refurbished the home’s interior to join modern usability and contemporary sophistication with the charming classic exterior. What stands out to me throughout all of Jonas’ photographs is their simple delicate nature and expert styling. The soft gradient of light sweeping across the wall creates an organic feeling vignette that focuses our eyes on Jonas’ propping.

Gorgeously lit vignettes relay the textures and quality of light that wash through the home. While they aren’t hero shots, Jonas still captures these with thoughtful compositions and a certain depth in the ligh

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Text description provided by the architects. Uniquely located close to the water’s edge on the border of Denmark & Germany, The Fjord Boat House is used as a guest house or peaceful retreat when needed. Built on a raw concrete foundation with green, growing vines and black timber cladding, the exterior architecture of the cabin effortlessly compliments the surrounding nature. Handmade, ceramic brick stairs lead down from the main house and onto the terrace area, continuing into the interior and becoming a beautiful, rustic and distinctive characteristic of the space exclusive to the seaside abode.

With a built-in timber kitchen and wooden panels containing hidden storage, clutter is minimised and space is optimised. A selection of furniture with notes of soft-minimalism has been chosen in high-quality materials with elegant form, creating a sense of subtle luxury within the cabin — a beautiful contrast to the natural brick floors and outdoor surroundings.

The dining table pendant and table lamp is part of the collection recently designed for The Archipelago House, produced by Karimoku and Kojima Shouten. Small design details are inspired by Japanese fishing harbours, add- ing a maritime aesthetic to the interior.

Organic shapes, tactile materials, and artisanal ceramics add softness to space, complimenting the solid timber planks for a Skandijapanese aes- thetic, and overall sense of beauty and purpose. With stunning views directly out to sea, a sense of serenity is overwhelmingly present, a perfect spot within the cabin to slow-down, unwind and be in the moment.

‘The Koku Table’ is inspired by our travels to Shikoku, Japan, and the work of American/Japanese woodworker, architect, and designer George Nakashima. A play on balance — between the light and heavy, the transparent and monolithic. The tabl

Spanning approx. square meters, the Kent Avenue penthouse occupies the entire top floor of a grand building along the East River. The unique home is divided into two distinct living spaces—one designed for the privacy of the family, and the other a fully equipped guest house.

The open-plan layout of both apartments is thoughtfully layered with elements that subtly define various zones, maintaining a sense of fluidity while offering spaces for relaxation and privacy. Large floor-to-ceiling windows enhance the seamless flow between indoors and out, connecting the home to the breathtaking views of the river and Manhattan skyline as well as the lush greenery on the expansive terrace that envelopes the residence.

With its blend of modern design and tactile materials, the Kent Avenue penthouse embodies contemporary elegance and tranquility, delivering a space that feels both intimate and spacious.

Enhancing the seamless connection between indoors and outdoors, the floor-to-ceiling windows fully open to the surrounding terrace. Framed by the stunning Manhattan skyline, the cozy atmosphere takes on a breathtaking new dimension.

A serene interior offers balance to the vibrant views outside, while soft and plush textiles create a warm and tactile home environment. The design blends organic shapes with clean lines, crafting a space that feels both soothing and stimulating.

An in-built fireplace framed by elegant Carrara marble adds a touch of luxury. Discreet hidden doors open to revea a private TV lounge, maintaining a clean and tranquil aesthetic.

A skylight in the hallway floods the narrow space with natural light, creating an open and airy atmosphere.

A bespoke kitchen crafted by Vipp features a sleek black exterior with a natural oak core, blending style and functionality. The steel tabletop adds a refined, modern touch, while the folding fronts seamlessly tuck away, optimizing space and offering versatile design options within a single kitchen.

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