Note Design Studio's Villa Österlen Weathers Like a Church
Note Design Studio, located in Stockholm, has finalized Villa Österlen, a private home in southern Sweden, representing their second venture in architecture. The design embraces minimalism and prioritizes materials that develop character over time, drawing inspiration from the local village church's plastered walls and zinc roofing. While the building's form echoes the traditional skånelänga style, it serves as a foundation for innovation. Co-founder Johannes Karlström emphasizes the studio's commitment to spatial qualities, while project architect Jesper Mellgren notes the charm of aging plaster and zinc. The interiors feature warm Swedish pine, Norwegian slate, and Bohuslän granite, with a layout designed for a dispersed family, ensuring privacy. Comparisons have been made to Kolman Boye Architects' Ravine House and Norm Architects' Dan Bakstudio.
Key facts
- Villa Österlen is a private residence in the Österlen region of southern Sweden, designed by Note Design Studio.
- The house is the studio's second architectural project, following its reputation in product and interior design.
- The design uses plastered stone walls and a Rheinzink roof, both chosen to age visibly over time.
- The material reference for the façade and roof is the nearby village church.
- The massing is inspired by the traditional skånelänga, a long, narrow building type of the Skåne region.
- Interior materials include Swedish pine with a custom oil-pigment and lye finish, Norwegian slate, and Bohuslän granite.
- The floor plan balances open communal zones with private rooms, designed for a geographically scattered family.
- Custom-designed furniture includes a dining table and a pendant lamp.
- The project architect is Jesper Mellgren; co-founder Johannes Karlström provided statements.
- The house is located in Österlen, Skåne, Sweden; the year of completion is not specified in the press kit.
Entities
Artists
- Johannes Karlström
- Jesper Mellgren
Institutions
- Note Design Studio
- Kolman Boye Architects
- Norm Architects
Locations
- Stockholm
- Sweden
- Österlen
- Skåne
- Oslo
- Norway
- Varberg
- Bohuslän