Built on a narrow waterfront site in the Stockholm archipelago and wedged cleverly between forest, rocks and sea, Villa Plus by Swedish architects Waldemarson Berglund, offers spectacular views of the Baltic sea. We love the way that the house seems to float like a ship on land. A visual feat achieved by design rather than accident. Being positioned so low to sea level and so close to the shoreline presented a major architectural challenge. Since waves occasionally sweep in far further than the shoreline, a series of pillars form the foundation of the house in order to allow waves to simply pass under the body of the house. Take a look below to see more of the simple yet stunning Villa Plus:
All Photographs: Åke E:son Lindman
Since the site is extremely exposed to wind and water, materials were chosen that have the ability to withstand the impact of the weather and that will age beautifully. All load-bearing walls are covered with panels of hand picked Swedish pine that has been left un-planed. Over time, the exterior of the building will turn silvery gray and blend in with the surrounding pine forest. The use of raw panels also allows the wood to breathe and retain its natural properties, creating a facade that is virtually maintenance free.
In terms of layout, the building's entrance is located in a shaft that connects via a bridge to a trail through the forest. The ground floor houses (along its major axis) a spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms. The upper floor is reached via a narrow staircase and consists of a studio overlooking the sea. Glazed wall sections create a transparency between the sea (on the southeast side) and forest (on the northwest side) thereby blurring the boundaries between inside and out.
Waldemarson Berglund is an architectural practice based in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2001 by partners Jonas Waldemarson and Paulina Berglund.
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