Villa Wallin

Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman

Villa Wallin

Erik Andersson Architects

AREA
108 M²

YEAR
2013

LOCATION
Sweden

CATEGORY
Houses

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On Yxlan in the northern Stockholm archipelago, Erik Andersson Architects has designed the archetypal house.

Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman
Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman

Designed strictly by using the proportional ratio of 1:3, the house measures six meters in depth, eighteen meters in length and six meters in height.

The facade windows also follow a clear pattern: they are all square in form and have the same size.

Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman
Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman

The villa is situated on natural ground, surrounded by pine trees and spruces, and much of the surroundings have been preserved.

A terrace runs around the building, making it possible for the residents to lounge and enjoy the sun at any time of the day.

Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman
Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman

Glass panels on both sides open views right through the house and provide a constant contact with the sea.

The house is clad with horizontal pine panels, painted black with Falu Rödfärg– a traditional Swedish paint that can be traced right back to the 16th century – while the roof is covered with tar felt.

Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman
Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman
Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman

As a contrast to the black exterior, the interior is dominated by white.

Everything from the walls and pine floors is painted white – except for the bathroom, where black tiles cover everything from the walls to the floor, and a window, high up in the ceiling, provides a glimpse of the sky.

The house also features a sauna with a panoramic view to the sea and the cruise ships passing by, as well as a custom made outdoor plunge pool, which can be heated for winter use with a wood-fired stove.

Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman
Villa Wallin
© Åke E-son Lindman


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