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Sehlstedtsgatan 7, a stylish penthouse on two floors in Stockholm, Sweden

Sehlstedtsgatan 7, a stylish penthouse on two floors in Stockholm, Sweden Architects: Alexander White Location: Stockholm, Sweden Year: 2016 Area: 1.324 ft²/ 123 m² Photo courtesy: Henrik Nero Description: "Exclusive penthouse on two floors with rooftop-esteem and rooftop terrace with unobstructed views. Optimally planned social areas and balcony on...

Summerhouse T: a small house situated by a lake in the Stockholm archipelago

Summerhouse T: a small house situated by a lake in the Stockholm archipelago Architects: Krupinski/Krupinska Arkitekter Location: Stockholm, Sweden Year: 2015 Area: 431 ft²/ 40 m² Photo courtesy: Åke E:son Lindman Description: "The small house is situated by a lake in the Stockholm archipelago, on a site that in...

Outstretched and narrow barn converted into contemporary home in Bläsinge, Sweden

Outstretched and narrow barn converted into contemporary home in Bläsinge, Sweden Architects: GWSK Arkitekter Location: Bläsinge, Sweden Year: 2016 Area: 1.076 ft²/ 100 m² Photo courtesy: Linus Flodin Description: "The idea of ”modern barn” came up quite early in the sketching phase. A building typology that naturally connected to...

Home set high up on a precipice overlooks the inner Stockholm archipelago to the south

Home set high up on a precipice overlooks the inner Stockholm archipelago to the south Architects: Petra Gipp Arkitektur Location: Älgö ö, Sweden Year: 2016 Area: 1.615 ft²/ 150 m² Photo courtesy: Åke E:son Lindman Description: "A narrow site high up on a precipice overlooks the inner Stockholm archipelago...

Wood and glass frame of a summer house surrounded by woods on Sweden’s southern coast

Wood and glass frame of a summer house surrounded by woods on Sweden’s southern coast Architects: Johan Sundberg Location: Beddingestrand, Sweden Year: 2014 Photo courtesy: Peo Olsson Description: "Johan Sundberg Arkitektur’s latest work is an ample, yet succinct summerhouse on Sweden’s southernmost coast. Positioned with care in the...

Stylish design of a generously sized residence located near Kämpinge

Stylish design of a generously sized residence located near Kämpinge Architects: Johan Sundberg Location: Kämpinge, Sweden Year: 2013 Photo courtesy: Markus Linderoth Description: "Designed for a family of five, Villa J is a generously sized residence located near Kämpinge, a former fishing village east of the town of...

Family house on a north facing triangular promontory, overgrown with pine and blueberry bushes, covered with large boulders

Family house on a north facing triangular promontory, overgrown with pine and blueberry bushes, covered with large boulders Architects: Murman Arkitekter Location: Sunnanö, Sweden Year: 2015 Photo courtesy: Ake E:son Lindman Description: “The brief was to design a family house on a north facing triangular promontory, overgrown...

Power to the People is a 0-energy project composed of seven solar-powered rowhouses

Power to the People is a 0-energy project composed of seven solar-powered rowhouses Architects: Street Monkey Architects Location: Upplands Väsby, Sweden Year: 2015 Area: 11.302 ft²/ 1,050 m² Photo courtesy: Mattias Hamrén Photography Description: "Power to the People is a 0-energy project composed of seven solar-powered rowhouses. Each flat...

Wooden Villa Kristina in Gothenburg, Sweden designed by Wingardhs

Wooden Villa Kristina in Gothenburg, Sweden designed by Wingardhs Architects: Wingardhs Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Year: 2014 Area: 1.959 ft²/ 182 m² Photo courtesy: James Silverman Description: "A small house that wants to be big. A small footprint and simple construction means low cost. That’s the idea when we set...

Scandinavian-style apartment in Stockholm by Move2

Scandinavian-style apartment in Stockholm by Move2 Architects: Move2 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photo courtesy: Oscars Fastighetsmäkleri Description: This contemporary two story apartment is located in Stockholm and has been designed by Move2. The open space living room has a glass wall which creates natural light in the big...

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