LIGHTNESS OF BEING

Renowned for his textural take on minimalism, architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen's design ethos has brought a quiet and poetic beauty to his home

Ever since Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen a nd his wife Christine bought this house in a small fishing village north of Copenhagen, it has become a magnet for festive celebrations. ‘With its old-world charm, big fireplaces and ornamental mouldings, the house is the perfect backdrop for creating a traditional Christmas atmosphere,’ says Jonas. It was these details that drew the couple in – surprising even to them, given Jonas is one of the design world’s key proponents of contemporary minimalism in his roles as founder of Norm Architects and design director of Danish homes brand Menu.