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Dalarö House: Scandinavian Summer Retreat in Sweden

Cozy living space with textured concrete walls, wood-beamed ceiling, and plush furnishings.

Dalarö House, a stunning summer retreat nestled in one of Stockholm’s prime holiday destinations, showcases the exceptional design skills of Olson Kundig.

This 2019 project seamlessly blends with the surrounding Scandinavian landscape, creating a cozy and inviting living experience. Featuring a natural palette of materials, including oak floors, casework, and exposed concrete walls, the house’s architectural language pays homage to the region’s rich design heritage.

Villa Prior: Stunning Private House with Central Courtyard

A modern, single-story cabin with large windows and a wooden exterior, surrounded by lush greenery.

DinellJohansson‘s Villa Prior in Ljunghusen, Sweden, is a stunning private house that features a central courtyard design. Completed in 2023, this contemporary residence showcases the architects’ expertise in creating a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Situated in the tranquil Swedish town of Ljunghusen, this house exemplifies the country’s renowned design sensibilities, offering a serene and sophisticated living experience.

MA03 – Library House: A Book Lover’s Dream Home

MA03 – Library House: A Book Lover’s Dream Home

MA03 – Library House, a single-family house located in Sweden, was designed by architectural studio Fria Folket in 2022. It is situated on the edge of a sparse pine forest by the lake Voxsjön and is tailored specifically to the needs of a ceramicist and a lawyer. The couple wanted a house that would be capable of holding their extensive book collection while providing them with spaces for work and creative activity.

The house is organized around a library in the shape of a book gallery framing a small courtyard, composed of four gable-roof buildings that each solve its own part of the program. The four houses are organised in the order of the sun’s movement with the starting point of the house, i.e the entrance, in line with the starting point of the day, in the east.

The degree of privacy follows the same loop, from the most social spaces, hallway and kitchen, to the most private spaces at the end of the circle. The library functions as the core and bloodstream of the project, providing access to the courtyard from all parts of the house.

House on a Hill: A Concrete Haven in Värmdö

House on a Hill: A Concrete Haven in Värmdö

Explore the tranquil yet sophisticated three-story residence, House on a Hill, located in Värmdö, Sweden, just twenty minutes away from Stockholm’s city center. Designed by Tham & Videgård Arkitekters in 2022, this stunning property features breathtaking views of the archipelago landscape and direct access to untouched nature.

The house is organized in a three-level section with entrance and services in the souterrain level, social spaces on the mid- and main-terrace level and private family rooms at the top. Its façade is cast in concrete and features an origami-like pleated and rotated volume that offers beautiful views of both solid and transparent mass.

Enjoy the sun from the various wind-shielded terraces and be inspired by the unique design style that combines seclusion, entertaining and nature.