This minimalist timber Loft House (Lofthuset) is a serene getaway that offers a birds-eye view of northern Sweden’s mountainous landscapes. Architect Hanna Michelson, who works for Tham & Videgård Arkitekter, designed the building as a unique sanctuary and peaceful vantage point for visitors who want to escape into the treetops without damaging the forest landscape.
The house is lifted from the ground by a timber framework in an attempt not to disturb the surrounding nature. The lower part of the house offers a more immediate connection to the forest, while the upper part, a roofed outdoor space stripped from walls, provides uninterrupted views of the valley below.
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The minimalist interior is stripped down to the essentials, with sleeping accommodations arranged on futon mattresses that can be hung on the wall in order to free the room for daily activities. A wooden bench by the window is a place for reflection, but can also be used as seating during mealtimes.
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Birch plywood and ash dominate the interior and complement the timber framework of the house. Flax fibers, traditionally used in Nordic building practices, provides insulation to the exterior walls made from heart pine and organically treated spruce wood.
Via Architizer
