'villa at amundön' by wingårdh arkitektkontor in brottkärr, gothenburg, sweden
all images courtesy wingårdh arkitektkontor
photographer: åke e:son lindman


'villa at amundon' by swedish practice wingårdh arkitektkontor is a two-storey residence
by the sea in brottkärr, gothenburg, sweden. special in its proximity to the water,
the design utilizes the conditions of the site to incorporate the surrounding landscape
into the interior as well as the experience of the approach.



exterior view


naturally framed by two large rocks, the entrance is distinguished by a quiet and closed quality
which is contrasted by the expansive openness of the sea. the driveway, a design component
that is often overlooked, is given careful consideration as an integral element of the house.
the entrance is gently funnels into the valley of the slight, v-shaped plan and directs views
directly through the house to the seafront. by placing the central circulation - a 'staircase hall' - in
axis with the entrance, the impact of the landscape is maintained from arrival through a
seven meter-high window. a pool, visible from the spinal line, reflects the converging sides
of the staircase hall.



approach



entrance


built on a slight slope, the main entrance and driveway is hosted on the upper level.
the majority of the interior follows the form of the topography to open up towards the west
on a lower storey. the atmospheric contrast of a 'closed' front and an 'open back is amplified
by the use of floor-to-ceiling glazings that face the sea. as a result, a living space is created
that is directly in dialogue with the elements of the exterior.  a covered outdoor space that
lines the outline of the 'v' form further extends this relationship



outdoor pool



west face



'staircase hall'



covered patio space



driveway



site plan



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level +1



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