Zinc and larch canopies shade a series of terraces at this home in southern Sweden, designed by local practice Johan Sundberg Arkitektur.
Located in a pine forest in the Ljungskogen area close to the coast, Villa MSV was designed by Lund-based studio Johan Sundberg Arkitektur for a couple who wanted ample space both inside and outside for hosting large gatherings with friends and family.
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur has built a villa in a pine forest
Rather than have the home prioritise one particular view or direction, the studio used a T-shaped plan to create three terraces around the living spaces that respond to particular uses at different times of day.
"We've been working with many different classical atrium-style L-shaped houses for years at our studio, but recently we've started questioning this form," Johan Sundberg told Dezeen. The dwelling is surrounded by terraces
"Often the outsides of the L-shape become lower quality spaces, sometimes even 'backsides' to the houses."
"In this house, and in Sommerhus T, we've started looking at the spaces around a T-shape ? this way we can create more distinct spaces to the east of the house," continued Sundberg.
Rain chains help to channel water to planting beds
Facing the rising sun to the east is a small paved patio between the entrance and bedroom block at the front of the home and the central living spaces. A winding path leads from here to the main bedroom at the rear.
To the west, a wooden deck...