johannes norlander arkitektur: villa alta

‘villa alta’ by johannes norlander arkitektur, stockholm, sweden images © rasmus norlander

swedish practice johannes norlander arkitektur has designed ‘villa alta’, a single family home located just outside of stockholm, sweden. informed by the topographical conditions of the site, the residence seeks to compose a functional layout within the relatively small and restricted area.

approach

measuring 4.6 meters in width, the dwelling features an angled, wedge-shape plan that contributes to the open interior environment. void of unnecessary internal walls, the design utilizes the hooked intersection of wings as a room divider in itself allowing for continuous flow between spaces.

entrance

the upper floor consists of three bedrooms, a bathroom and a small library that is centrally located and open

to the ground floor. glossy white surfaces clad the walls, floor and ceiling, visually expanding the perception

of space. large windows flood the rooms with natural light and pepper each area with elements of the contrasting

lush green surroundings.

interior entrance

a combination of simple materials permeates the project, pure and consistent from inside to out. the stark spaces

are left minimal with each detail and component reduced to purpose its function.

kitchen

living room

library

back

in context

site plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

concept sketch of front

concept sketch of back