The starting point is the typical house. However, the roof overhang has been extended and the box volume that forms the house beneath also has its length extended, exposing either end to the sky above. As a result, the house is now rather atypical. The exposed ends of the box volume are in fact two upper floor terraces, while the extended roof overhang shelters two glazed apertures along each of the house’s long sides.

The site is right on the waterfront overlooking the Öresund sound between Sweden and Denmark. The house orientation can only be lengthwise in relation to the narrow plot, meaning that one end points towards the sea view while the other has a more intimate garden view. The property is entered from the garden end, through tall hedges.

From the glazed side entrance of the house bedrooms lie to the left and entertain a garden view while the living room, to the right, opens toward the sea. The opposing long side of the house has a corresponding glazed aperture facing toward an outdoor pool.

The top floor is comprised of a master suite, with study and bathroom facing one terrace and the master bedroom facing the other.

Photographer credits: Åke E:son Lindman.

Drone photography: Lars Gustafsson.