Completed in 2008, the Sommarhus at Stora Gasmora is a 115-square-meter summerhouse located on the Gasmora peninsula of Fårö, an island off the coast of Sweden. Designed by LLP Arkitektkontor, the house sits on a field surrounded by open plateaus and meadows, situated between the Baltic Sea and a historic 15th-century mansion. The design is a modern interpretation of the area's agricultural architecture, featuring a barn-like facade and gabled roof. The house was constructed with a larch wood facade and a roof of fiber cement boards, materials chosen to reflect its rural setting. An upper terrace provides commanding views of the Baltic Sea, and large sliding glass doors connect the interior with a covered outdoor entrance space. To provide security during the winter and shade in the summer, the house is equipped with larch shutters. The interior features a high-ceilinged, open-plan space with a fireplace, with the ground floor designed to offer deep sightlines through the building. A staircase leads to the upper floor, which includes open bookshelves and additional living and bedroom spaces. The floor is made of solid wood, with the entrance featuring an exposed concrete foundation slab. Credits Architect: LLP Arkitektkontor Architect in Charge: Mattias Palme Engineer: Björn Yttergren (Åkermans ingenjörsbyrå AB) Photographer: Åke Eson Lindman Builder: Conny Östergren Byggnadsfirma AB