Villa Abborrkroken / JRN

 

Villa Abborrkroken i Överby,
Stockholm archipelago

Situated on a natural plateau atop a rocky headland, the house enjoys panoramic views across

the bay and the evening sun to the west. The Gotland limestone on concrete foundation is

crafted like a massive plinth, building walkways along three of the house’s façades under

the roof’s deep overhangs. On the side facing the sea, the limestone-covered foundation

opens out into a large terrace with a sunken swimming pool and recessed sitting area

providing shelter from the wind. The same limestone-covered foundation forms the connected

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The entrance side of the house features a solid façade wall, plastered and decolored to matte

black. The only interruption is a ceiling-high pivot door with a thin lattice of black

stained oak filtering the light. The other façades are made up of a structural glazing system

of full glass walls. The insulated glass consists of an outer layer of Optiwhite glass,

reducing daylight discoloration, and an inner layer of thermal control glass to avoid

condensation and downdraft.  The bottom of the glass frame is completely recessed and hidden

between limestone slabs, making the boundary between outside and inside practically non-

existent. A hidden moat around the house, constructed of stainless steel with a limestone

cover, channels rain and snow water away.

The floor plan of the house, a simple rectangular shape, is clearly divided into private and

social spheres. The private sphere is further divided into bedrooms, bathrooms and storage,

built around an open-concept living space. Instead of traditional doors, most openings are

ceiling height. Simply turning the corner gives you the impression of entering a new room.

The formative idea behind the house was to create a clear and concentrated form in marked

contrast to the surrounding landscape. The presence of a concrete object, abstract for the

location, also heightens the experience of the rich shades of nature.
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While an agreement on the basic idea was reached quickly, finalizing requirements regarding

quality, precision and attention to detail was an extensive project. Behind the clean lines

hides a series of advanced technological systems. Tap water is extracted from the sea and

treated in a desalination unit. Heating for the floors, outdoor pool and hot water is

produced by a geothermal heat pump. District cooling, so-called free air-conditioning, is

also pumped into the house through the rock shaft, which means that all air-conditioning is

basically free of charge. All systems are operated by a smart control and monitoring

solution, using a web-based interface, controlled via the internet or a mobile handset.

John Robert Nilsson