There’s a corner in Sophia Roe and Philip Messmann’s garden where the light hits just right in the afternoon. Slightly hidden, a few degrees warmer than the rest, it’s where they tend to drift—books in hand, drinks within reach, the rest of the world quietly on pause. “It’s the spot we always end up in,” Sophia says. “It just has a feeling.” This gentle attention to atmosphere defines the couple’s summerhouse in Asserbo, Denmark, a quietly romantic escape brought back to life with a cool, contemporary edge. Sophia is a stylist and part of the family-run creative studio behind Louise Roe; Philip, a photographer known for his editorial and lifestyle work. Both work internationally, often together, styling and shooting projects that blur the lines between art, design and daily life. “We’d both been craving something slower after years in the city,” Sophia explains. “One summer evening, biking through Asserbo, we stumbled upon the listing. It felt quiet, grounded—almost forgotten. We immediately had an urge to put our touch to it.”