Size:
310 m2

Location:
Søgne, Kristiansand, Norway

Status:
Completed 2018

The fluid form of Villa AT was a response to the coastal topography, the weather patterns and the need to frame key views out across the water. The building nestles into the rocks, while a ziggurat of stone steps leads down to the fresh water swimming pool and pool terrace, which sit within a natural cleft in the landscape. Situated on Norway’s southern coastline, the villa is almost Z-shaped but with a soft, curvaceous outline while the dynamic façade features banks of curving glass bordered by spruce cladding, finished in a gentle white tone. The use of these curving forms gives the house an almost marine quality, echoing the waves of the sea below. A separate annex is set just a few steps away from the main house and is fully self-contained with its own spacious living room, galley kitchen and bedroom suite.

Credits:
Todd Saunders with Attila Béres, Márk Szőke, and Joshua Kievenaar

Photographer:
Bent René Synnevåg

Awards and Recognition:
German Design Award, Nominated, 2022

Architizer A+ Awards, Finalist, 2022

GRAY Awards, Finalist, 2020

Platinum A’ Design Award, Architecture, Building, and Structure Design Category, Winner, 2018