chahrour huhtilainen a+d: villa skäret

'villa skäret' by chahrour huhtilainen a+d in höganäs, sweden
all images courtesy chahrour huhtilainen a+d
photographer: gerry johansson


'villa skäret' by helsingborg-based architects chahrour huhtilainen a+d is a series of free standing
structures overlooking the north sea in höganäs, sweden. composed of four black boxes,
the design divides its functions into autonomous volumes which remain connected by
a common decking system.

the villa is diluted into four different functions: the main building, two guesthouses, and a sauna plus
storage unit. each volume is placed strategically to achieve ideal views of the surrounding landscape
with floor-to-ceiling glazing that face out to the wooden decking. capable of sliding open,
the interior is projected out into the landscape, blurring the boundary between indoor and outdoor.
the composition also establishes numerous sight lines to the other volumes, resulting in a cluster
of structures that are directly engaged with the others.



exterior view



overlooking the water



opened up to the deck






approach






(left) entrance
(right) interior



window looking out onto the deck









view from sauna



view from living room






on outdoor deck



in context