This Swedish villa blends seamlessly with the island’s surroundings

This Swedish villa blends seamlessly with the island’s surroundings

Gothenburg based firm Studio Holmberg’s recent design in the coastal region of Sweden is essentially a tribute to its beautiful surroundings. Villa Vassdal is a minimal vacation house that blends so well with the Gothenburg’s island vibe that you would mistake it as something borne by nature instead of an architect. The single-story cabin features a bunch of pitched roofs. The roof as well as the entire exterior of the house is covered with untreated pinewood which would age gracefully into a shade of grey.

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Moreover, the staggered structure of the house gives a nod to the undulating surroundings of the area mainly because of the cliffs and rock formations. To embody the simplicity of the house, the interior is done in a neutral palette with birch plywood accents while the window layout allows maximum views of the ocean. The architects from Studio Holmberg explain, “…(The facade) create a solid expression, highlighting the volumes as well as matching the raw cliffs. Moving through the house provides a choreographed experience with shifting sightlines, culminating with a view of the sea”.

Image Courtesy: Markus BülowMathias Holmberg
Property: Villa Vassdal
Architects: Studio Holmberg
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