A house that follows the lines of the mountain
Villa Rhombus is a house that seeks both to blend in and to stand out. Situated on an elevated granite outcrop by a sheltered bay in Bohuslän, it turns toward the sea with gentle confidence. Its shape—a truncated rhombus—follows the movements of the landscape and meets the coastal hills with a subtle presence. The sloping roof tilts in both directions along the short sides, giving the house a sculptural silhouette, reminiscent of a beached creature or a carefully moored boat along the shore—a quiet nod to the maritime culture that has shaped the area for generations.
Spaces for views, rest, and presence
The floor plan is compact and efficient—107 m² with a focus on function and views. With minimal circulation areas, each room is maximized. The house is designed for a small family wishing to live simply with the sea as a neighbor—or as a generous summer home that could become a permanent residence for a couple entering a new phase in life.
The entrance is centrally located, and already from the hallway, the house opens toward the main room and its striking view. The kitchen and living room merge into one space for dining, rest, and socializing, where the gaze is constantly drawn toward the horizon of the sea. Thanks to the rhomboid shape, which arches upward in the middle, this shared space enjoys a generous ceiling height of up to 3.3 meters.
Two bedrooms are nestled in the short ends where the roof slopes downward, creating lower ceiling heights and a more intimate character. All rooms face south, where large windows frame Bohuslän’s dramatic archipelago and flood the interiors with light.
A generous terrace runs along the southern side of the house—an extension of the rooms and a place for long evenings in the last rays of sun, or quiet mornings with a coffee cup and the sea breeze.
Rooted in both past and present
Villa Rhombus is built with respect for the local climate and history. The façade is clad in vertical timber panels of varying widths, creating a vibrant, organic expression that harmonizes with the cliffs and wild vegetation. The wood is heart pine, left untreated to age with dignity—turning silver-grey with the wind and salt. The roof is made of zinc—a durable, self-healing material that naturally patinates and withstands the harsh coastal weather.
Inside, soft color palettes and natural materials dominate. Wood grain, tactile surfaces, and subdued tones give the interiors a warm and relaxed atmosphere that allows the view to take center stage. The architecture is contemporary, yet rooted in the region’s building traditions—a modern interpretation of coastal living in Bohuslän.
A home with the horizon as neighbor
Villa Rhombus draws its identity from its surroundings. It rests gently in the landscape and shapes itself after nature, rather than dominating it. With its distinctive form and environmental sensitivity, it demonstrates how modern architecture can enrich fragile environments—not by retreating, but by listening, understanding, and responding.
