Wingårdh Architects - Villa Nilsson

Wingårdh Architects
Villa Nilsson
Arnashalvon, Varberg
Sweden

Photo: Bengt Ericksson

The beautiful Villa Nilsson in Arnashalvon, completed in 1992, is set on a hillside with a dramatic view of the sea. The view is revealed gradually through a sequence of paths in the landscape, as in the Japanese tradition, culminating in a magnificent full view of the sea from the livingroom and the cherry wood terrace, where one also can feel the sea breeze.

Photo: Bengt Ericksson

The entrance is reached by gentle gray stone steps that seem to be sculpted into the rocks. The view is revealed gradually through a sequence of paths in the landscape, as in the Japanese tradition, culminating in a magnificent full view of the sea from the livingroom and the cherry wood terrace, where one also can feel the breeze from the sea. The Villa Nilsson is a house full of exciting design with unusually subtle detailing.

Photo: Bengt Ericksson

In the livingroom everything is planned for the contemplation of the sea; so close at hand. Skylights allow for light to enter from the opposite side, creating an unusual effect.

Photo: Bengt Ericksson

The gray limestone appears in its natural state throughout the interiors, creating a counterpoint to the strict geometry of the “artificial” architecture of the house.

Photo: Bengt Ericksson

Details of stones with overlaid shadows from the wooden louvers.

Photo: Bengt Ericksson

The sensorial exercises are repeated in other details like the figures sculpted in the core of the steel beams, throwing mysterious shadows on the wall, which create an interplay of overlapping surfaces.

Photo: Bengt Ericksson

Detail of hand cut stone capturing the Southern light.

Drawings courtesy Wingårdh Architects

Plans and Section

Architects:
Wingårdh Architects

Collaborators:
Vera Knihova, Carina Lind, Vanja Knocke, Foued Hajjam

Building area: 390 square meters

Completed: 1992

July 29, 2001

About: Gert Wingårdh

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		Wingårdh Architects Villa Nilsson Arnashalvon, Varberg Sweden Photo: Bengt Ericksson The beautiful Villa Nilsson in Arnashalvon, completed in 1992, is set on a hillside with a dramatic view of the sea. The view is revealed gradually through a sequence of paths in the landscape, as in the Japanese tradition, culminating in a magnificent full view of the sea from the livingroom and the cherry wood terrace, where one also can feel the sea breeze. Photo: Bengt Ericksson The entrance is reached by gentle gray stone steps that seem to be sculpted into the rocks. The view is revealed gradually through a sequence of paths in the landscape, as in the Japanese tradition, culminating in a magnificent full view of the sea from the livingroom and the cherry wood terrace, where one also can feel the breeze from the sea. The Villa Nilsson is a house full of exciting design with unusually subtle detailing. Photo: Bengt Ericksson In the livingroom everything is planned for the contemplation of the sea; so close at hand. Skylights allow for light to enter from the opposite side, creating an unusual effect. Photo: Bengt Ericksson The gray limestone appears in its natural state throughout the interiors, creating a counterpoint to the strict geometry of the “artificial” architecture of the house. Photo: Bengt Ericksson Details of stones with overlaid shadows from the wooden louvers. Photo: Bengt Ericksson The sensorial exercises are repeated in other details like the figures sculpted in the core of the steel beams, throwing mysterious shadows on the wall, which create an interplay of overlapping surfaces. Photo: Bengt Ericksson Detail of hand cut stone capturing the Southern light. Drawings courtesy Wingårdh Architects Plans and Section Architects: Wingårdh Architects Collaborators: Vera Knihova, Carina Lind, Vanja Knocke, Foued Hajjam Building area: 390 square meters Completed: 1992 July 29, 2001 About: Gert Wingårdh Wingårdh arcspace features