Hans Christian Andersen’s House

Fairy tales made real

Creating an extraordinary journey through an author’s inner world.
Location
Odense
,
Denmark
Sectors
Literature
Art
Culture
Biography
Services
Advisory
Project Management
Content and Interpretation
Exhibition Design
Client
Odense City Museums

A ground-breaking approach

Hans Christian Andersen’s House is a museum like no other, bringing together outdoor and indoor interpretation to form a compelling journey through the author's life and stories. We were selected to develop a narrative concept that drove the architectural competition, which was subsequently awarded to Kengo Kuma. We went on to deliver the project from planning through to exhibition design and delivery. Our team led and worked collaboratively with an ensemble of creatives, ranging from AV specialists to artists, authors and composers, to create this awe-inspiring experience.

Evoking magic

This magical journey transports visitors into the world of one of the greatest storytellers. The latest technology, immersive sets and captivating media intertwine to create fairy tale worlds, where visitors can become a character in Andersen’s famous stories.

Partners

Kengo Kuma & Associates - architecture

ISO Design - media and Interactive production

The Hub - fabrication and installation

Images

Snow Queen fairy tale displays at Hans Christian Andersen's House, photograph © Rasmus Hjortshøj

Princess and the Pea fairy tale displays at Hans Christian Andersen's House, photograph © Stuart Williams

Audio guide using 3D mapped sound at Hans Christian Andersen's House, photograph © Laerke Beck-Johansen

Nightingale displays at Hans Christian Andersen's House, photograph © Nalle Magnusson

Clumsy Hans displays at Hans Christian Andersen's House, photograph © Laerke Beck-Johansen

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