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The cottage is on the edge of a natural clearing on a hilly plot near the beach. It’s like a small doorway between the forest and the sea, with a pine grove in the back and beach views in the front. It was designed as a summer house that could also be used in winter. The starting point was simple: what do we need in the Estonian summer? The answer – lots of air and roofed outdoor space.
The summer home with a simple form consists of the main house, the guest room and the outdoor space between them that functions as an entrance and a summer living room and office.
Below the roof is an open-space living area and closed rooms embedded in smaller gabled volumes. The latter support the main roof and form a particular internal rhythm with the upper level reading nooks. The changing light from the skylight brings further dynamism in the interior.
The peaceful timber cladding connects the interior and outdoor spaces. The dark façade blends seamlessly into the landscape while the black alder indoors adds a warm light pinkish undertone. The floors are ash hard-floor and the roof rolled sheet metal – a simple and timeless combination.
The result is a peaceful summer house with its form and proportions reminiscent of historic Estonian housebarns and perfectly blending into the local spirit and landscape.
