Located on Vindö, an island in the Stockholm archipelago, this house is a project of architect Max Holst and developer Strömma Projekt AB.
The property is set amongst granite outcrops, pine trees, and blueberry bushes; the site positions the house on the edge of a gorge, where it is propped on black concrete plinths, making for placement that puts the forest’s trees at perfect eye level.
By carefully considering the layout: bedrooms at back, the children’s being modestly sized to allow for a hallway that acts as a spacious playroom, and a generous open-to-kitchen living area, the house leads you to the large sheltered terrace at front, where you are balanced between dwelling and nature.
The house’s construction makes use of a simple material palette rooted in local building techniques; from the unfinished interior surfaces to the dark exterior, the minimalist character results in lodging that is both harmonious and respectful to its surroundings.
More at: Max Holst Arkitektkontor
Photos: Hannes Söderlund