Located in the Stockholm archipelago, this vacation home embodies a quiet minimalism that allows the rugged beauty of the Swedish seafront to shine. The house, designed by Stockholm-based firm Jordens Arkitekter, relies on a restrained palette of materials—timber, stone, and glass—making the structure feel like an extension of the island’s landscape rather than an intrusion.
One of the most striking features of the villa is its transparency. Floor-to-ceiling windows encase the home, offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding lagoon, rocks, and ancient pines. The simple yet refined form allows the building to blend harmoniously with the natural environment, while the elevated design gives the illusion of the home floating above the ground. A porch encircles the structure, creating a transitional space where interior and exterior blur, inviting the outdoors into the living spaces.
The interior mirrors the simplicity of the exterior, using local materials such as Gotland limestone and Oregon pine for an understated yet luxurious aesthetic. The minimalism extends to the furnishings, which are largely built-in, further enhancing the clean lines of the home. This thoughtful approach is carried through to the smaller guest house, which lies closer to the water and shares the main building’s seamless connection to the landscape.
Built for social gathering, ‘Villa Kymmendö’ features an open plan living area with a living room, dining area, and kitchen with a fireplace. A five-bedroom covered core provides retreat, while a laundry room, a technical room, a storage room, and a large family room occupy the more private basement floor. The firm used only a selected number of materials throughout the house—glass, Gotland limestone, Oregon pine, and twig-free American pine. “The materials have been given different treatments, which gives the villa a subtle variation,” explains a statement from the firm.
'Villa Kymmendö' reflects the firm’s philosophy of creating spaces that encourage reflection and interaction with nature. It offers a retreat from urban life, emphasizing simplicity, social interaction, and immersion in the island’s natural beauty.
自然滋养着我们的存在。我们在其缓慢而美丽的变迁中茁壮成长。元素、季节、岁月——它们都以一种宁静的壮丽循环往复，生命在我们周围悄然发生。黄昏时分和静谧时刻，往往蕴含着最深刻的洞见。Jordens是一种根植于自然、宁静、和平与沉默的哲学。
