Claesson Koivisto Rune
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Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
On the Muskö island in Sweden, Swedish architectural studio Claesson Koivisto Rune designed the Folded Roof House which is an one-storey house with an asymmetric folded roof plane, bedrooms are located at two gable ends and separated by the living and dining rooms, with a full glazed opening and recessed terrace. It provides an interesting panorama view towards the water.
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Description courtesy of Claesson Koivisto Rune
In Sweden, as in many other countries, much of the market for new private houses is provided for by kit house manufacturers. In their catalogues you can pick your house from a selection of styles and sizes to put on your lot. The advantage is that the price is more or less fixed and that the construction process is handled by the company.
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Unfortunately, these houses carry little or no architectural ambition, as they are often designed by company engineers or sales people. The idea behind the new company, Arkitekthus, is to provide kit houses designed by leading architects at prices competitive with these other manufacturers.
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Folded Roof house is our second house for Swedish kit house manufacturer Arkitekthus. It is a one-storey house with an asymmetric folded roof plane. The floor plan provides for separation between private bedrooms and a communal kitchen and living room. The bedrooms are positioned at the gable ends and the living room is between, with an open main façade.
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
The openings are fully glazed and inset into the house volume so that roof-covered terrace spaces serve as continuations of the interior. Another important visual feature is the framing of these insets by the thin wall and roof edges. This was possible because no insulation is needed in the sections located outside of the actual house.
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
For the site on Muskö island the separate guest house and sauna buildings were specifically designed for the client.
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Photo © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
Floor plan--drawing courtesy of Claesson Koivisto Rune
Elevation--drawing courtesy of Claesson Koivisto Rune
Elevation--drawing courtesy of Claesson Koivisto Rune
The people
Architect: Claesson Koivisto Rune
Project: Folded Roof house
Location: Muskö, Haninge, Sweden
Client: Arkitekthus AB
Design: 2006
Construction: 2008–2009
Project team: Mårten Claesson, Eero Koivisto, Ola Rune, Deta Gemzell
Structure/Materials: wooden structure and facade
Total floor area: 140 m2
Photo: © Louise Billgert and Åke E:son Lindman
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