visiondivision: spröjs house

‘spröjs house’ by visiondivision images courtesy of visiondivision / © clive jenkins

visiondivision has completed ‘spröjs house’, an extension for a private residence in the swedish countryside. connected to the traditional main house through a glass corridor, the design literally becomes an intersection between traditional and contemporary swedish aesthetics.

influenced by the structure and characteristics of window mullions, the extension features a front facade composed of gridded frames that overlook a nearby garden and lake. extending inwards, the mullions become an integrated system of built-in shelves that house extra storage. the sloping landscape dictates the multi-leveled design which accommodates a master bedroom, workspace, breakfast area and storage in three separate areas.

front facade

the main house with new extension

looking into the home office

from left: home office, timber storage, coffee area

from left: closet, fireplace, concrete slab for spark protection, timber storage

(left) gutters (right) looking into the work area from outside

backside of the house with windows looking into the clothes storage area

floor plan

exterior elevations

longitudinal section

cross section and details

detail of window mullion structure

project info:

partners in charge: anders berensson, ulf mejergren contractor: jw byggteknik location: edsbro, sweden project area: 30 m2