Panoramic Views Over Untouched Nature in Stockholm’s Archipelago By: Maree Design Stockholm, Sweden – Maree Design’s architects and engineers have collaboratively designed a small but spectacular house on one of the highest points in Stockholm’s archipelago, with the utmost respect for the surrounding nature. This house is a tribute to teamwork, where every detail—from the smallest bolts to the exposed structure—is an integral part of both the architecture and the construction. A House That Floats Above Nature One of the building’s most striking features is its unique structure, designed by Maree Design’s structural engineer Vladimir Krilovic in close collaboration with the architects. Half of the house floats freely over a cliff, supported by 5-6 meter high diagonal glulam beams and steel tension rods anchored directly into the rock. The exposed wooden framework is not only a technical solution but also an integral and central part of the building’s architectural expression. “This project required an extremely close collaboration between architects and engineers,” explains Vladimir Krilovic, structural engineer at Maree Design. “Every bolt and every tension rod plays a crucial role in the whole. The structure is not just a technical function; it’s an aesthetic and integral part of the house’s design. … Continue reading Panoramic Views Over Untouched Nature