Erik andersson architects: villa wallin, sweden

‘villa wallin’ by erik andersson architects, yxlan, stockholm, swedenimage © åke e:son lindman ON A NORTHERN ARCHIPELAGO OF STOCKHOLM SITS A HOUSE DESIGNED WITH A STRICT 1:3 RATIO, A

MATHEMATICALLY INFLEXIBLE MANIFESTATION OF A SWEDISH VILLA ARCHETYPE. the design by stockholm-based erik andersson architects measures six meters in depth, eighteen meters in length and six

meters in height; identically sized square windows complete the rationalist proportional system. WHILE THE BUILDING ENJOYS A SUNLIT, WRAPAROUND TERRACE, THE TREE-FILLED LANDSCAPE OF THE SITE

WAS MOSTLY PRESERVED. pine trees and spruces find their black-painted opposite in the horizontal cladding of the home. the tar felt roof materially complements the usage of falu rödfärg a

traditional swedish paint that finds its tectonic origins in the 16th century. glazed paneling provide a clear line of sight through the dwelling and into an all-white interior. the visible

connection to the sea is maintained in the black-tiled bathroom and accompanying sauna which enjoys panoramic views of the water.     the home is situated on natural ground, surrounded by

pine trees and sprucesimage © åke e:son lindman a terrace runs around the building, making it possible for the residents to lounge and enjoy the sun at any time of the dayimage © åke e:son

lindman strict proportions of 1:3 govern the spatial rhythm of the villaimage © åke e:son lindman interior views show an entirely white spaceimage © åke e:son lindman glass panels on both

sides open views through the house and constant contact with the seaimage © åke e:son lindman as a contrast to the black exterior, the interior is dominated by whiteimage © åke e:son lindman

interior views show unprecedented visual access to the landscapeimage © åke e:son lindman equally sized glazed panels allow daylight to pervade the spaceimage © åke e:son lindman bedroom

viewimage © åke e:son lindman floor to ceiling balck tiles characterize the bathroom and a window, high up in the ceiling, provides a glimpse of the skyimage © åke e:son lindman exteriors

show the proportional rigor in the homeimage © åke e:son lindman