Reports: Master Plan for a Piece of Wilderness

Issue
10/2018 Re-cycle-Re-use
Author
Jakob Schoof
Source
DETAIL
Task
Conversion / Refurbishment, New construction
Location
Sweden, Gotland
Architecture
Skälsö Arkitekter
The new structures on the peninsula, in exposed concrete, wood and metal, are in subdued colours. One of the largest houses is Udden 6–7. In 2017, Skälsö were awarded the “Villapriset” for this as the best new house in Sweden.
© Jakob Schoof
How a military base can be transformed in a circumspect way into a holiday resort is demonstrated by the young practice Skälsö Architects on the Swedish island of Gotland.
The new structures on the peninsula, in exposed concrete, wood and metal, are in subdued colours. One of the largest houses is Udden 6–7. In 2017, Skälsö were awarded the “Villapriset” for this as the best new house in Sweden.
© Jakob Schoof