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Västra Kajen

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:57:04 +0000

Two six storey housing blocks located on the quayside in central Jönköping, Sweden. The facade, a wooden trellis, has been perforated with large double-height openings that relate to the scale of the city and lake.
Invited competition 2009, first prize.Clients: Vätterhem and Riksbyggen.

Starting with a low-energy, long-term sustainable perspective, this project set out to create attractive housing on one of the best sites in Jönköping.

The apartments are organised around a large vertical illuminated stairwell. With the majority of the apartments located in the corners, they benefit from good natural light and views.

An outer layer of balconies provide all apartments with outdoor spaces. By shifting the balconies every second storey, double-height spaces are created. A screen of wooden trellis diffuses the light and creates a buffer zone between inside and outside.

Vertical Village

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:17:14 +0000

28 Housing units in Hässelby, Stockholm. Client: Veidekke Bostad.

Responding to an increasing need around Stockholm for more dense single family housing, this scheme is inspired by the history of cultivation and green houses in Hässelby and Lövsta.

The new neighborhood is conceived as a series of garden spaces, where the dwellings are contained within high hedges that follow the round and organic shapes of the parcels. The greenery and landscaped topography defines a secluded garden for each house as well as private and common places within the area.

The houses represent a new vertical typology that minimizes the foot print and leaves as much land as possible for cultivation.

Two existing buildings will be integrated in the new context. A former country shop will provide spaces for a nursery school in the north block, and the Folkets Hus/community house will maintain its unique position and function within a new landscaped park environment.

Two basic versions to organize the houses; Type A has three floors with living and kitchen on garden level and a winter garden/carport wing; Type B has four floors with atelier/winter garden/garage at ground level and living spaces on the first floor.

Eriksvik

admin — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:36:16 +0000

A housing unit for Arkitekthus: www.arkitekthus.se

View from the East.

Interior view.

Under Construction.

Double Houses

admin — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 13:18:56 +0000

Double Houses in Lidingö. New housing on a forested plot outside of Stockholm.

Rounded foot prints create a continuous garden space and avoid subdivision into back and front gardens.

Wooden facades are painted black, and long horizontal window bands give 360 degree views.

Volume studies.

Street view.

The new double houses are placed freely in the undulating landscape of the plot.

Under construction 2006.