Architect Arne Algeröd and his artist wife Soile clad their house on a rocky site in Sweden with corrugated fibre cement panels to protect it from the sea's salty spray and harsh winds.
The couple's house overlooks the sea from an exposed, rocky site in the Swedish municipality of Stenungsund.

A decked terrace projects out on stilts, and an outdoor hot tub looks out to the sea and islands opposite.
While its location allows for dramatic views it is also exposed to the elements, so its envelope was designed to act as a shield.

"In a location such as this, it is necessary to choose materials which can withstand the strain," said Arne Algeröd.
"Fibre cement is a durable and affordable material which ages slowly and needs very little maintenance."
A combination of oiled wood and fibre cement panels that cover the exterior of the home creates a simple, almost cabin-like appearance.
"The undulating form is associated with the pattern which waves create on the seabed out here," said Algeröd. "The grey colour is exactly the right shade against the backdrop of the surrounding mountains."

A kinked, almost L-shaped plan has a combination of open and intimate spaces.
"The construction plan has a dynamic form which captures the dynamics of the landscape in a similar way to a wing," said Algeröd.

To the east, the narrow end of the home is raised on a concrete base containing a garage space and two entrance doors, clad in dark woo...