Nordic Architecture

Compact Mini Home by Dinell Johansson

Check out this compact mini home in Hoganas, Sweden. The mini house design by Nordic architecture firm Dinell Johansson measures just 57m2, made to maximize an efficient size and budget. The summer vacation house has a cross-shaped footprint that offers different views in every direction and creates nooks in its outdoor areas. The open concept main floor features a living room, kitchen and a fireplace feature that is the focal point of the space. Large sliding-glass doors overlook the outdoors ... Continue >

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Eco Chic Home Design: Amazing Finland Cabin!

Finnish architects Avanto Architects got back to their roots when designing this eco chic home design right in their own backyard. Dubbed the “4 Corners House,” it features four views, each through a floor to ceiling glass wall. In the true tradition of Nordic architecture, this small house design is simplicity at its finest. A straightforward facade, dark and dramatic, is a stunning contrast to both the home’s snowy surroundings and to its bright-white minimalist interiors, clad in wood with ... Continue >

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Modern Modular Architecture – Small Greenhouse Style Home

Check out this modern modular architecture that lets your imagination define it. You know what they say about people who live in glass houses… they are darn lucky! At least, when they have a sweet place like this modular home by Helsinki-based interior designer Linda Bergroth, of Hel Yes! Nordic architecture never fails to surprise. This glass wall house comes in four different modules, each inspired by a greenhouse. Arrange them alone or in groups to suit your style and ... Continue >

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Finnish Lake House

It’s but a modest wedge in comparison to this magnificent Naantali, Finland landscape, but this lake house is anything but “modest.” Designed by Finnish architecture firm Huttunen Lipasti Pakkanen, this cool hillside home plan really is all about its natural surrounds, clad in wood and framing a pristine view of the peaceful lake at its feet. Villa Mecklin is built using untreated timber that will eventually naturally turn grey, and topped by a corrugated metal roof that echoes the colors ... Continue >

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Contemporary Villa Design - Norway villas reflect Nordic architecture

This contemporary villa design by Norway architect Todd Saunders of Saunders Architecture is futuristic, fashion-forward and functional, all in one fell swoop. The sleek contemporary villa in Hjellestad, Norway blends traditional Nordic architecture with an innovative edge in what has become a local landmark of modern architecture. The contemporary, white facade is sculptural and dotted with lots of windows which flood interiors with natural light. The structure takes shape in three main volumes, stacked asymmetrically to form architecturally interesting interiors ... Continue >

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