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| Arne Jacobsen’s prototype summerhouse Kubeflex, the only of its kind, has been re-established at Trapholt and furnished with Arne Jacobsen design. Our guests can expect a unique experience of the internationally known architect. In 1969-70 Arne Jacobsen developed the house in cooperation with Høm Typehuse, and it was introduced for the first time at the standard house fair Archibo in 1970. With the cubic modules of 10 square meters as the starting point Kubeflex was thought to be a flexible system where units could be combined and more units added if needed. A house that could be changed according to the owner’s needs. However, neither the time nor the market was ready for such a radical and architectural experiment and Kubeflex was never put into production. The Jacobsen family’s sommerhouse For many years the Kubeflex house was placed at Sjaelland where it functioned as the Jacobsen’s summerhouse. Only the most enthusiastic architekcts have known its existence, and over the years some technically interested people have contacted the family in order to see this radical example of a modern residence. Therefore Trapholt is very pleased to be able to present the house to our guests. Here it has been placed with a magnificant view to Kolding Fiord. Among the interior there are examples of Arne Jacobsen’s design, e.g. the fitting series Vola and the coffee set Cylinda Line. With Kubeflex Trapholt has acquired a unique attraction, that beautifully supports the extensive collection of furniture by Danish architects and designers. |
