H-House

Winner of ‘Swedish Association of Architects Södermanland – Award for good architecture’ 2009
Nominated for ‘Swedish Wood Award 2008′

Type of project: Direct commission
Location: Trosa, south west of Stockholm
Type of building: Private villa
Size of building: 240 sqm (180 indoors) + 20 sqm refugio
Year : 2006

A private residence in the archipelago of tockholm situated on a beautiful site overlooking the sea. The setting is scenic but the climate is harsh. Summers are mild but short, and the wind can often be a problem in these coastal areas. As in many of our projects, great emphasis is put on exploring the border between inside and outside – protected and exposed – building and nature. One-third of the built area consists of roof-covered outdoor areas. The H shape helps to create intimate and wind-protected courtyards that prolong the summer season. The main veranda is fully covered and an open fireplace keeps the temperature up during the spring and autumn. The social areas have concrete floors and are kept a bit rough. The private bedroom section is elevated from the concrete and less rough, with dark wooden floor and interiors. The main materials used are concrete, rusty steel, untreated pine wood, oiled wenge and water. In this house, as in many of our projects, materials and their interplay with light, rather than form, gain focus and create atmosphere.