Skrea Pavilion
The Skrea Pavilion is located on Sweden’s west coast, within a plot bordered by farmland, forest, and the ocean. Initially intended as winter storage facility for summer furniture and leisure equipment, the design proposal expanded the pavilion’s function to include a guest room and a contemplation space for the summer season. Due to budget constraints, a single carpenter was commissioned to construct the entire building without any heavy machinery or cranes. Elevated from the ground, the wooden structure appears to float above the landscape, minimising its impact on the terrain. Inspired by the local Swedish farm typology, sliding doors on either side of the building regulate the transparency and privacy between the complex and its surroundings. These doors, combined with the pavilion's configuration, create adjustable view frames, fostering a dynamic interplay between the inner courtyard and the expansive landscape. An atrium with an open skylight allows visitors to fall asleep under the canopy of trees, swaying in the by ocean winds.
