The House on Kymmendö Island in Sweden by Jordens Arkitekter is a vacation home that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings, using glass, stone, and timber to blur the lines between architecture and nature.
Located in the Stockholm archipelago, this vacation home embodies a quiet minimalism that allows the rugged beauty of the Swedish seafront to shine. The house, designed by Stockholm-based firm Jordens Arkitekter, relies on a restrained palette of materials—timber, stone, and glass—making the structure feel like an extension of the island’s landscape rather than an intrusion.
One of the most striking features of the villa is its transparency. Floor-to-ceiling windows encase the home, offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding lagoon, rocks, and ancient pines. The simple yet refined form allows the building to blend harmoniously with the natural environment, while the elevated design gives the illusion of the home floating above the ground. A porch encircles the structure, creating a transitional space where interior and exterior blur, inviting the outdoors into the living spaces.
The interior mirrors the simplicity of the exterior, using local materials such as Gotland limestone and Oregon pine for an understated yet luxurious aesthetic. The minimalism extends to the furnishings, which are largely built-in, further enhancing the clean lines of the home. This thoughtful approach is carried through to the smaller guest house, which lies closer to the water and shares the main building’s seamless connection to the landscape.
'Villa Kymmendö' reflects the firm’s philosophy of creating spaces that encourage reflection and interaction with nature. It offers a retreat from urban life, emphasizing simplicity, social interaction, and immersion in the island’s natural beauty.
