Sommarhus E. – Gotland, Sweden
Title
Sommarhus E. – Gotland, Sweden
Designed by
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur
Image Credit
© Lina E. Adamo
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Project Description
Project description provided by Johan Sundberg Arkitektur - In a forest glade south of Visby, on the Swedish island of Gotland, lies Sommarhus E.
The main building is comprised of several intersecting volumes which create shielded spaces both indoor and outdoor. The guest house is given the same treatment but on a smaller scale.
The material finishes of the facades correspond to different levels of intimacy around the site. The outward-facing walls are finished in textured plaster and are punctuated sparingly by windows. In contrast, the walls facing the garden and shielded terraces are clad in vertical narrow larch panels.
This transition from plaster to wood serves to soften the boundaries between exterior and interior spaces. This shift is further enhanced by the use of large glazed openings along the larch-clad elevations.
The core of the residence is dedicated to the kitchen and dining room, and is connected to the living room through an opening into an adjacent volume. An additional domain is allocated to the children's bedrooms, and at the opposite end of the building, a private primary suite caters to the parents.
Inside and out, the surface materials used are chosen to harmonise with the surroundings. Limestone from Gotland is used on the floors in the core of the house and on the terraces, while a softer wood floor is chosen for the bedrooms. Selected walls and ceilings are clad in oak treated with white pigmented oil while the majority of interior surfaces are painted in natural colour tones.
