Dalarö House

Scandinavian design is typically all about the understated and minimalism and so it proves with their architecture as well as Dalarö House from Olsen Kundig admirably illustrates. Dalarö House is a modern home that blends in with its natural surroundings. It is built around rocks and boasts exposed natural materials that complement the surrounding stones and pine trees. The home was designed to be responsive to its environment and to encourage its occupants to interact with nature.

The understated design aesthetic of Dalarö House is inspired by the local vernacular architecture. It is composed of interconnected rectangular volumes topped by overhanging roofs that immediately draw the eye. The beautiful property is built on a concrete foundation with two long steps that extend into a rocky outcrop in front. A curving stone path leads from the house to the water below, and it also bends up around the front of the house to connect with the stepped porch.

Inside, a roughly textured concrete accent wall runs throughout the property, framing the different spaces and extending to the front porch. The wall has been punctured with a rectangular opening to create an outdoor fireplace. The building has many glazed walls, which are framed in black to match the dark wood used throughout the structure. The majority of the walls facing the water are fully glazed, while the back of the house, which faces a sloping hill, has both glazed sections and black and red walls that complement the colours of the neighbouring cottage.

The interior of Dalarö House is a moody affair, with dark timbers and finishes delivering a stark contrast to the bright summer. The main part of the house is where you’ll find an open-plan kitchen and living area with a full-height wall of glazing that offers stunning views of the water below. The living space is bordered on one side by an extensive concrete feature wall, and the light furnishings have been picked out in collaboration with interior designer Louise Liljencrantz Design to help mimic the aesthetics of the concrete.

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