Campus Designs Coastal Home with Raw, Utilitarian Finishes in Sweden

Värmdö, Sweden - The architecture studio Campus has completed the construction of House Djurö, a clifftop residence located in Värmdö, Sweden, overlooking the stunning Stockholm archipelago. The house features a design that emphasizes raw materials, including exposed concrete, timber, steel, and stone.

Design Overview

House Djurö replaces a previous structure that occupied the same location. The new design adheres to planning regulations that required it to maintain the scale and footprint of the original building. The result is a minimalist, low-slung structure largely composed of in-situ concrete walls, aligning with the clients' vision for a modern home inspired by the concrete bunkers found along southern Sweden's shoreline.

Johan Berglund, founding partner of Campus, elaborated on the design decision, stating, “The client came to us with a dream of building a minimalist concrete house." He added that the elongated concrete walls not only emphasize the building’s form but also provide privacy from neighboring properties.

Material Choices

To soften the stark appearance of the concrete, the architects incorporated stained pine and oak accents around doors and windows, as well as a wooden canopy that provides shelter for the entrance patio. Inside, the home's open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area showcases floor-to-ceiling glass panels that present views of the sea to the southeast and the entrance patio to the northwest.

The living space seamlessly flows outside, with a concrete floor extending to form an external terrace that features a glass balustrade and a small swimming pool at its center. Berglund noted that the layout was designed to ensure that the home feels both solid when approaching from the entrance and expansive when looking toward the sea.

Interior Layout

The main bedroom is located on the southern side of the house and includes direct access to the terrace. Two additional bedrooms, along with a games room, are also positioned nearby. The design within the bedrooms shifts from the exposed concrete found in the common areas to a warmer aesthetic featuring wooden paneling and soft furnishings, which contrasts with the raw, utilitarian elements used throughout the home.

The kitchen, finished in stainless steel and concrete, continues the material palette while offering functionality. Bathrooms feature terrazzo stone tiles that harmonize with the natural granite of the site, complemented by stainless steel and mirror glass finishes for a cohesive look.

Conclusion

Founded in 2020, Campus has quickly made a name for itself with this project and other notable architectural works in Sweden. As House Djurö demonstrates, the studio successfully blends minimalism with functionality, creating a modern residence that respects both its environment and the wishes of its occupants.

For more details and images of House Djurö, visit Dezeen Magazine.