‘palladio i strandbaden’ by dinelljohansson, höganäs, sweden image © antonius van arkel

stockholm-based practice dinnelljohansson has designed ‘palladio i strandbaden’, a summerhouse along the coast of höganäs, sweden. this dwelling incorporates the spatial concepts demonstrated in italian architect andrea palladio’s world-renowned villas found in the region of veneto. limited by budgetary restraints, the interior is subdivided to the maximum amount while maintaining an open configuration.

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden front elevation

the cross-shaped plan places a fireplace at the heart of the home with the ground floor entrance, kitchen, dining, living area and bathroom extending from the center. a linear stair leads to a lofted bedroom with a minimal mesh partition to visually isolate the space from the communal area below. the interior generates a joyful atmosphere to celebrate with family during the warmer months.

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden view from driveway

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden (left) front door and patio (right) primary entrance to residence

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden stairs to lofted bedroom

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden lower and upper level rooms arranged around central fireplace

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden kitchen

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden bathroom with overhead skylight

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden family gathering in heart of the home

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden floor plan / level 0

dinelljohansson: palladio i strandbaden section