- The existing building limits the creation of communities, and we see great potential for a new vibrant building with activities for the whole town - a lighthouse for community and creative development. The project transforms the old school into a new gathering place for locals and tourists, and supports an environment where tourism contributes to local development, on the locals' terms, says Jens Rex, Head of Landscape & Urbanism at C.F. Møller Architects.

A true people's house
Folkehuset VØ has been created with great involvement of the local citizens, users, tourism- and business associations. Citizens' meetings and workshops have been organised with various stakeholders to ensure that the project reflects the needs and wishes of the local area. These activities have created a strong sense of ownership in the local community and broad support for the project. Building on the existing qualities and ensuring that community and networks can unfold across the people who use the site has led to a strong anchoring in the local community and broad support for the project, The project thus adds value to the local area by revitalising the old school and creating a multifunctional, accessible and welcoming building that can enrich both locals and visitors.

Folkehuset VØ generally supports "The national strategy for sustainable growth in Danish tourism", which aims to ensure that tourism creates value for the surrounding community, "Development Plan for the West Coast" aiming at creating attractive destinations and the "Strategic Physical Development Plan for Klitmøller and Vorupør", as Folkehuset VØ is an investment in cultural and leisure experiences that creates a meeting between the authentic local and growth-generating tourism.