general architecture opens sauna to archipelago of stockholm

the uniformly built volume is clad in larch wood panels, opening onto to the natural landscape in the archipelago of stockholm.

jesús franch edited by philip stevens January 12, 2014 1 min

general architecture opens sauna to archipelago of stockholm
all images courtesy of general architecture

situated in the archipelago of stockholm in sweden is a small sauna designed by local firm general architecture. the uniformly built volume is clad in larch wood panels that are also used to form the openings. when the building is not functioning it can be completely closed up, giving the appearance of a regular house. opening out towards the surrounding landscape, the warm unweathered finish of the larch gives the sauna a soothing and organic character.

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the small volume is clad in larch wood panels that open outwards

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the uniformly built structure can be completely closed when not in use

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view from the ground when the sauna is closed

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the house opens outwards to the surrounding landscape

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interior view of the sauna in sweden by general architecture

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elevations

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plans

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detail

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