The original building at this location had exceeded its use-by-date. But it served as inspiration for the new home. Guided by local building traditions, the house maintains a typical triangular shape, timber cladding, narrow front windows and a wood shingle roof. The timber cladding is Siberian larch which will take on a light grey hue to match the choppy Baltic sea and northern skies on a cloudy day. Grey has become the colour of the modern day Pavilosta – a coastal town with strict building regulations. In consideration of the climate, the home is flooded with natural light through the tall, west-facing windows and skylights over the kitchen and living room area.

Playful interior features are inspired by local ways. The living room lighting, for example, is designed to resemble clothes lines. The home is a custom prefab. Building the frame off-site allowed for less disruption and saving the old garden with orchard. The newly added perennials and grasses complement the apple trees. A patio both unites and separates the home and the garden. The pergola divides the patio into two zones. A storage shed with an inbuilt nook for firewood sits at the back of the garden. The separate elements are united by one design code and shape one whole. Underfloor heating and natural, foam-free insulation solutions ensure the home is liveable year- round.

Material Used:

1. Facade cladding-Siberian larch

2. Timber frame- ZTC

3. Flooring- KokaCentrs 

4. Windows- Viking Window