Qullilerfik: Why does Trump want Greenland?

 Nuuk, Greenland

Architects: BIOSIS

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Copenhagen-based multidisciplinary studio BIOSIS has announced the construction of its latest project: five housing complexes in the heart of Nuuk, Greenland. Embracing the studio’s philosophy of minimal-impact and climate-driven design, this development integrates seamlessly into the natural terrain, creating a resilient and harmonious extension of the surrounding environment.

The exteriors are clad in heat-treated, eco-friendly thermo wood, resistant to rot and fungi, ensuring durability in the harsh climate and minimal maintenance. 

Morten Vedelsbøl, co-founder of BIOSIS: "We wanted to preserve and respect the natural terrain, habitat, and biotopes of the site and avoiding the traditional concrete casting and rock blasting.”

The Qullilerfik housing project consists of five prism-shaped residences, carefully designed to complement the sloped site on which they rest. Initially deemed unsuitable for development due to the complex character of the mountain ridge, BIOSIS unlocked the site’s potential through a minimal-impact approach and a comprehensive analysis of the local context.