Tucked away among wild heather and majestic pine trees rests a beautiful villa clad in cedar and limestone.
Every tree on the site was carefully measured so that the footprint of the building could be nestled between them. Windows are positioned to frame and highlight the most striking views of the untouched nature outside. By preserving the natural landscape with pine, birch, heather and moss, the rich biodiversity of smaller plants, birds and insects can continue to thrive.
The zinc roof shelters the entire building and contributes to the poetic beauty that resides in the simple, familiar and understated.
This villa is designed with the conviction that details are central to how we experience architecture. Every consideration aims to amplify a sense of delight by enhancing the perception of nature, light, materiality and space.
The energy source is geothermal and therefore completely renewable. A well insulated envelope minimizes the need for heating and cooling. The mass of masonry provides a pleasant thermal comfort that cools in the summer and warms in the winter. All materials are robust and durable across centuries, resulting in a low life cycle cost (LCC). Passive solar shading reduces energy for cooling.
Wooden components for facade cladding, beams, ceilings and cabinetry are climate negative. Limestone found on site was reused as paving for the driveway. However, the most ecologically sustainable thing about the house is probably the high technical and architectural qualities that make the villa durable for centuries rather than decades. Over time, quality is synonymous with sustainability.
