ÅLAND SAUNA, VILLA HORWOOD

The summer house of Robert and Iija Horwood is located in Eckerö, on a rocky eastern slope overlooking a bay. The building comprises of two parts with a differing character: a hand-hewn aspen log frame and an openable glass section with a stud frame.

The living room, sauna and dressing area have a dusky atmosphere. The light changing along the course of the day brings the hand-hewn, untreated log surfaces to life. The floors are of oiled birch and the ceiling is lined with common alder.

In contrast to the dusky enclosed section, the veranda-type living area basks in sunlight. In the kitchen you find yourself amidst foliage – the seascape is very much present, too. The sliding glass walls can be opened in every direction.

The facades are made out of untreated aspen, which over time develops a beautiful gray colour. The untreated aspen, oiled birch and common alder of the interior warmly contrast to the silvery exterior.