MATTIAS GUNNEFLO

The characteristically barren and hilly terrain was the starting point for our discussion about the location. The possibilities were the deciding factor and the client bought the plot, 1 km from an old fishing settlement and 300 metres from the settlements northern inlet. Two buildings form a pair in a carefully chosen position. The site is up high but not high enough to see the strati from ground level. The terrain and the clients desire for a sea view decided the main building's section with the upper floor adapted in height to afford a view of the strait. A smaller supplementary building forms a visual barrier towards the neighbours and defines the site boundary. The space between the buildings is taken in possession. The programme is in two parts: the larger house containing kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath and the smaller with two bedrooms for guests. The layout in the main building is based on the idea of gathering around fireplace and vista, an almost primitive layout. The..