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Villa Arkö by Marge Arkitekter

Villa Arkö by Marge Arkitekter

Architecture / 25 Jul 2013

Perched on the idyllic banks of a Swedish archipelago near Norrköping, Villa Arkö by local practice Marge Arkitekter may at first resemble its more traditionally designed neighbours, but its archetypal shape has been given a modern twist

Perched on the idyllic banks of a Swedish archipelago near Norrköping, Villa Arkö by local practice Marge Arkitekter may at first resemble its more traditionally designed neighbours, but its archetypal shape has been given a modern twist

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With its steeply pitched roof and stepped volumes, the clean lines of the villa mimics the rocky terrain it sits on

With its steeply pitched roof and stepped volumes, the clean lines of the villa mimics the rocky terrain it sits on

Assorted terraces and a long veranda create a relaxed yet dynamic living space, perfect for a vacation home

Assorted terraces and a long veranda create a relaxed yet dynamic living space, perfect for a vacation home

The materials used mirror the natural tones of the surrounding cliffs, with oak used extensively throughout the interior

The materials used mirror the natural tones of the surrounding cliffs, with oak used extensively throughout the interior

The rectangular extension lends itself well to the social functions of the ground floor, which includes an open kitchen, guest room and lounge, all of which are based around a brick fireplace

The rectangular extension lends itself well to the social functions of the ground floor, which includes an open kitchen, guest room and lounge, all of which are based around a brick fireplace

Meanwhile, the high, slanted ceilings enclose the more private spaces on the second floor, where a ladder leads up to a bright, cosy loft above the bathroom

Meanwhile, the high, slanted ceilings enclose the more private spaces on the second floor, where a ladder leads up to a bright, cosy loft above the bathroom

A voluminous interior allows the air to circulate, while thick slatted sliding doors provide additional shade and large skylights can be opened to cool down the interior further during the summer months

A voluminous interior allows the air to circulate, while thick slatted sliding doors provide additional shade and large skylights can be opened to cool down the interior further during the summer months

The cedar wood facade will fade with age, eventually blending in with the pale grey roof

The cedar wood facade will fade with age, eventually blending in with the pale grey roof

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