Oak as a recurring element in the architecture

At KG Hotel in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands, wood plays a central role both inside and outside the building. Designed by Henning Larsen, the hotel forms part of the development of Klaksvík’s new town centre, with architecture inspired by the local landscape, climate and building traditions.

In the hotel’s central atrium, oak is a recurring element around the open staircase, helping to create a visual connection between the different levels of the building. The atrium is designed with a skylight, while the warm oak surfaces contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.

Acoustic Design has supplied a range of project-specific solutions with oak veneer. These are used on walls and ceilings in the arrival area and atrium, along the galleries surrounding the atrium, and underneath and around the staircase.

Wood also plays a prominent role in the exterior architecture. Frøslev Træ A/S supplied Frøslev Embla® ThermoWood® for both the façades and exterior ceilings. The façade battens are designed in varying depths, creating variation and a dynamic expression that harmonises with the surrounding rugged landscape.

Project-specific solutions in oak

The staircase is a central feature of the atrium, where oak continues across both the staircase cladding and the adjoining balustrades. By carrying the same expression across walls, ceilings, staircases and balustrades, a visual connection is created between the different surfaces and levels.

Each solution has been adapted to its individual location and function, while the oak veneer acts as a common material that ties the interior together.

The result is a cohesive expression where material, detailing and architecture work together, and where timber, both inside and outside, contributes to the overall architectural character of the hotel.