lookofsky architecture clusters timber volumes to realize its 'field house' in fårö, sweden

lookofsky architecture realizes its ‘field house‘ as a series of small timber volumes that each host their own program — a bedroom unit, a unit for a communal space and a reading room unit. the clustered geometries stand together as a contemporary interpretation of a local settlement typology traditionally seen in old fishing villages and small farm houses on the swedish island of fårö. as the needs of the owner or future generations evolve, new units can be added to the structure in sequence, creating overlapping spaces inside and out.

images by mattias hamrén | @mattiashamrenphoto

the lookofsky architecture-designed ‘field house’ is clad in solid larch wood boards, a traditional method for houses in the surrounding area. transformed by the weather, the color of the wood exterior will eventually evolve from golden brown to silver grey. the concrete foundation, floor and terrace give the house a continuous base that references the characteristic limestone bedrock of gotland. square green openings in the concrete open up the monolithic surface and make the terrace become part of both the house and the field.

along its interior, lookofsky architecture finishes its ‘field house’ in birch plywood, introducing a warm atmosphere. built by indecon home, storage and furniture is efficiently integrated into the walls. with these features hidden or built in, the variety of bare and intersecting surfaces becomes apparent. frameless windows and a large sliding door create focused views towards the field and bring selected parts of the landscape and the sky inside each room of the house. these views give each room a distinct character and add to the overall sense of a gradual transition between house and landscape.

project info:

project title: field house

architecture: lookofsky architecture | @lookofskyarchitecture

location: fårö, sweden

completion: 2021

builder: indecon home

photography: mattias hamrén | @mattiashamrenphoto