Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
Architect Andreas Martin-Löf designed himself a country retreat on a property that has been in his family since the early 1950s.
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
The retreat, located on a steep hillside in Aspvik, Sweden, has picturesque views overlooking the Stockholm archipelago.
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
The limited access to the site was a major limitation and the construction of a steep, gravel road approaching the house from below was an early necessity. However the difficult access meant that every component had to be small enough to carry by hand, except for the concrete retaining wall and plinth, they were poured onsite.
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
The home has features including handmade windows and doors, a hidden steel frame and plywood cladding, which were all prepared in nearby workshops and assembled on site.
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
The main living area is located just off the swimming pool, with the kitchen, dining room, and living room, all sharing the same space.
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
Stairs with hidden lighting guide you to the lower level.
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
The lower level is home to the bedroom, bathroom and a sauna that is tucked into a crevice in the rocky terrain.
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
The bedroom, just like most of the other spaces, gets plenty of natural light from the large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Photography by Åke E:son Lindman
The materials throughout the retreat have been kept raw and relatively simple, with a palette of plywood walls, ‘Nero Marquina’ marble and details in polished brass.
