Once upon a time, nisses, or tomtes, used to roam around the Scandinavian landscape among humans; the goal of these Nisse Landscape Snow Globes is to welcome them back into society.
JAJA Architects undertook this playful project at the Dansk Architecture Center, with the goal of bringing the mythological elf beyond his contemporary Christmas existence and back in day-to-day life as the tennis nisse, the bar nisse or the underground nisse. Enjoy this selection of the 14 Nisse Landscape Snow Globes, along with a brief history of the tomte population in northern Europe.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Nisse Landscape Snow Globes
- The trend of using Nisse Landscape Snow Globes to bring mythical creatures back into everyday life
- Scandinavian Mythology
- The trend of exploring and embracing Scandinavian mythology in design and decoration
- Playful Architecture
- The trend of incorporating playful elements and designs into architectural projects
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- Opportunity for home decor companies to create and sell Nisse Landscape Snow Globes and other Scandinavian-inspired decorations
- Tourism
- Opportunity for tourist attractions in Scandinavian countries to showcase and promote their mythological folklore
- Architecture and Design
- Opportunity for architecture and design firms to incorporate playful and whimsical elements into their projects
