Woodlands / Henning Larsen Architects

Woodlands / Henning Larsen Architects     © Kontraframe   Architects: Henning Larsen Architects Location: Woodlands, Sweden Client: Jens Nielsen Groos Floor Area: 59 houses of 92 sqm, 119 sqm and 152 sqm Project Year: 2007 Photographs: Kontraframe     © Kontraframe     It is the vision to create an architecture that integrates with the landscape and creates the best possible conditions for a life in the countryside with a beautiful view of the new golf course. It is the aim to combine the Scandinavian simplicity and elegance with the North American wooden house architecture known from mansions and country clubs. The architecture will be a part of the landscape creating ideal conditions for staying in this new, spectacular area.   type 01 plans     type 01 section The houses have the best possible view and ideal conditions for sunlight. Additionally, privacy and perfectly functional conditions have been essential for the final concept.     © Kontraframe   In order to use the existing values of the landscape the houses  are built on pillars, thus the houses float in the landscape. It is the idea to create a sensation floating on the slopes between the treetops.