Location
Helsinki
Client
Private
Size
125 m² + 50 m²
Status
Completed in 2017
Design Team
Paula Leiwo, Jenni Hölttä, Julia Hertell and Heini Saari
Photographs
Tiia Ettala

Villa H

Villa H is located in a beautiful heath forest by the sea. Prior to construction, a run-down residential building in its place was demolished. However, a protected 1920s outbuilding and a boathouse further down the slope remain as historical layers on site.  

The slope and the shoreline are kept as close as possible to their natural state. Existing trees were protected and left in place to provide both shade and privacy.

Despite its contemporary qualities Villa H maintains a dialogue with the existing buildings, and together they form a new whole on the building site. Partly submerged in the sloping ground to camouflage its true size, Villa H resembles a ”boulder” with carved-out corners. These cut-outs create an inviting entrance canopy and a spacious west-facing terrace oriented towards the evening sun.

The main lounge has a view north over the sea.