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