Situated at the end of a beautiful peninsula in Vendelsö south of Stockholm, this house was designed for a family that decided to leave a busy global metropolis behind for the pristine natural environment of this cozy suburb, typical for the outskirts of the Swedish capital. Working with zoning regulations which were very restrictive in terms of both placement and sizing, the design was derived from an ambition to extend the interior spatial experience to make the house feel larger, and to shape the design of the house to harmonize with the flat surrounding. We achieved this by adding a balcony that encircles the house, as well as a double height space and generous glass partitions. The design furthermore builds on horizontal layering, which counteracts the impression of height in favor of a more grounded and serene appearance. The layout is a simple S shape with a terrace at one end and a backyard nestled around a tree at the other end, both visible from the interior of the house. A studio, guest house, sauna building, and garage complements the plot, adding to the feeling of a cozy hamlet ready for countless joyful gatherings of friends and family for decades to come.
