The two summer houses in Slavik, designed by Mats Fahlander Arkitekt and completed around 2012, are located on a property between two fjords on the northern West Coast of Sweden. The area is part of a national park, characterized by rounded, wind-worn granite rocks and leaning trees. As part of a larger family compound with other houses dating back to the 1950s, the new additions were built for one of the sons and his family and a smaller house for his parents, who have summered in the area for generations. The designs draw inspiration from the rugged landscape and the contrast between the tough climate and the relaxed atmosphere of a summer retreat. Both houses are raised on stilts, leaving the ground and rocks underneath untouched, creating a sense of floating above the terrain. Outdoor bridges and platforms, suspended from the facade, extend the living space around the houses. The simple, timber-framed structures are covered in a maintenance-free mineral facade in a shade of gray similar to the rocks, while the rounded, barrel-vaulted roofs echo the shape of the weathered surroundings. The main house features a simple floor plan, with a large, open living room and kitchen area facing the ocean and a more private rear section containing bedrooms and the entrance. Large sliding glass doors in the main living space allow for an open connection to the outdoors, seamlessly blending interior and exterior spaces. Inside, the walls are paneled with untreated fir, creating a warm, natural aesthetic. In the evening, the low western sun catches the interior fir, making the house appear as a "glowing eye-catcher" from the sea. Credits Architects: Mats Fahlander Arkitekt Photography: Åke E:son Lindman, Otto