A landscape of stone cliffs, wind bent pine trees, heather, and a forest floor of lichen and wild berries - this sparse yet rich site, coupled with a minimal budget, establishes the principles for this private residence at its origin. 

© Mikael Olsson

Architects: Arrhov Frick Arkitektkontor

Location: Viggso, 139 90 Värmdö, Sweden

Architect In Charge: Johan Arrhov, Henrik Frick

Engineer : Jesper Borglund

Area: 40.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Mikael Olsson

© Mikael Olsson

A landscape of stone cliffs, wind bent pine trees, heather, and a forest floor of lichen and wild berries - this sparse yet rich site, coupled with a minimal budget, establishes the principles for this private residence at its origin. 
© Mikael Olsson

Floor Plans

© Mikael Olsson

The house is located on the island of Viggsö, in the Stockholm archipelago, and functions for a family of five. Both plan and section is ordered in three equal parts - Firstly, the entrance volume at the rear of the house containing the bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen; above, a loft for children and guests. Secondly, an airy, double height living room providing unobstructed views in three directions. Lastly, an open terrace facing the water, covered by a semi-transparent roof, conclud...