Villa Karlstad

Residence oriented toward lake horizon

LOCATION

Karlstad, Sweden

TYPE

Private Villa

SIZE

270 m2

STAGE

Built

YEAR

2022

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

Ignas Vengalis

LEAD ARCHITECT

Filippo Erasti

PROJECT OVERWIEW

The architecture of the villa takes its clues from the horizontal lines of the landscape: the river with the woods in the background on its both sides. The villa is therefore designed in three long white horizontal planes that almost seem to be floating due to the neutral black wall tiles that blend to the dark woods behind the house. The South facade is designed with vertical timber slates in betwee black wall tiles that blend to the dark woods behind the house. The South facade is designed with vertical timber slates in between the glazing that he South facade

Aerial view of a contemporary multi-level villa with large timber terraces set within a forested residential neighborhood.
Contemporary multi-level villa with cantilevered terraces, large glazing, and timber soffits overlooking a landscaped hillside.
Front view of a contemporary multi-level villa with layered cantilevered terraces, large glass facades, and timber soffits set in a natural landscape.
Entrance view of a contemporary villa with monolithic brick volumes, minimal openings, and a recessed glazed entry.
Contemporary villa terrace overlooking a lake, with timber decking, glass railings, and cantilevered upper volumes.
Contemporary lakeside villa with stepped terraces, timber deck, and lounge area overlooking an open landscape.
Timber terrace of a contemporary villa with lounge seating, large glazing, and open views toward the lake.
Minimalist living room with large corner glazing, neutral tones, and direct access to an outdoor terrace.
Dining area with panoramic corner glazing overlooking a lake, featuring a minimalist table, pendant lighting, and open kitchen connection.
Bedroom with large corner glazing overlooking a lake, featuring minimalist interior design and soft neutral tones.
Minimalist bedroom with corner glazing overlooking lake and forest, featuring lounge chairs by the window.
Contemporary three-storey villa at night with cantilevered terraces, large glazing, and outdoor lounge deck.

EXTERIOR CHARACTER

The architecture of the villa takes its clues from the horizontal lines of the landscape: the river with the woods in the background on its both sides. The villa is therefore designed in three long white horizontal planes that almost seem to be floating due to the neutral black wall tiles that blend to the dark woods behind the house. The South facade is designed with vertical timber slates in betwee black wall tiles that blend to the dark woods behind the house. The South facade is designed with vertical timber slates in between the glazing that he South facade

EXTERIOR CHARACTER

The architecture of the villa takes its clues from the horizontal lines of the landscape: the river with the woods in the background on its both sides. The villa is therefore designed in three long white horizontal planes that almost seem to be floating due to the neutral black wall tiles that blend to the dark woods behind the house. The South facade is designed with vertical timber slates in betwee black wall tiles that blend to the dark woods behind the house. The South facade is designed with vertical timber slates in between the glazing that he South facade

The architecture of the villa takes its clues from the horizontal lines of the landscape: the river with the woods in the background on its both sides. 

The architecture of the villa takes its clues from the horizontal lines of the landscape: the river with the woods in the background on its both sides. The villa is therefore designed in three long white horizontal planes that almost seem to be floating due to the neutral black wall tiles that blend to the dark woods behind the house. The South facade is designed with vertical timber slates in betwee black wall tiles that blend to the dark woods behind the house. The South facade is designed with vertical timber slates in between the glazing that he South facade

PUBLICATIONS

Featured by leading global architecture and design media.

Kindergarten in Vilnius / NG architects 

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Architectural Elegance and Environmental Responsibility: A Conversation with Ignas Vengalis

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