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Villa Mecklin, Surprising Architecture Within A Rocky Landscape

Villa Mecklin was designed by  Huttunen–Lipasti–Pakkanen Architects and is located in Naantali, Finland. Its highly original architecture got our attention and we are looking forward to your impressions as well. The rocky construction site is both beautiful and tricky but apparently the building process was not at all negatively influenced by the terrain. In fact, after a good research, everything worked according to plan. We particularly like the wooden platform which can be used in many creative and practical ways. Here is some information from the architects: “The main building sits in a small depression in the rock, its sheltered terrace extending over the summit of the rock. One arrives from the harbour to the entrance of the main building sheltered by the trees. After a descent of a couple of steps, the expansive landscape of the western shore, with its long vistas, unfolds. A fireplace has been sunk into the centre of the large terrace, accessed via a hatch in the decking. When the fire is not lit and the hatch is in place, it is possible to use the whole terrace as, for example, a dance floor. In connection with the shoreline sauna, there is also a stove-heated cabin for guests.

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  1. Posted August 11, 2010 at 2:31 am | Permalink

    I think there should be some flowers in the house,and then the environment will be perfect.

  2. Guy Hollingum
    Posted August 11, 2010 at 6:50 am | Permalink

    Don’t you think having a fireplace in the middle of a wooden deck would be a bit dangerous??

  3. Posted August 11, 2010 at 10:29 am | Permalink

    Amazing Post..Thanks for the colorful post..It will attract all peoples in this post..Keep sharing..

  4. Posted August 15, 2010 at 11:39 am | Permalink

    What an amazing villa. Thanks for such a great post. Love the way it frames the view with it’s decking.

  5. Posted August 27, 2010 at 9:54 am | Permalink

    what a villa!…i think this is a very good post! this it looks great!

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  2. [...] Villa Mecklin was designed by  Huttunen–Lipasti–Pakkanen Architects and is located in Naantali, Finland. Its highly original architecture got our attention and we are looking forward to your impressions as well. The rocky construction site is both beautiful and tricky but apparently the building process was not at all negatively influenced by the terrain. In fact, after a good research, everything worked according to plan. We particularly like the wooden platform which can be used in many creative and practical ways. Here is some information from the architects: “The main building sits in a small depression in the rock, its sheltered terrace extending over the summit of the rock. One arrives from the harbour to the entrance of the main building sheltered by the trees. After a descent of a couple of steps, the expansive landscape of the western shore, with its long vistas, unfolds. A fireplace has been sunk into the centre of the large terrace, accessed via a hatch in the decking. When the fire is not lit and the hatch is in place, it is possible to use the whole terrace as, for example, a dance floor. In connection with the shoreline sauna, there is also a stove-heated cabin for guests.”via… [...]

  3. [...] Villa Mecklin som den heter befinner seg i Finland og er designet av Huttunen–Lipasti–Pakkanen Architects. Jeg har sansen for moderne hytter som blender inn i terrenget  og liker denne veldig godt. Smart måte å integrere uteplassen med selve hytta som skaper le for vær og vind. Og utsikten blir jo bare bedre slik veggene rammer den inn. På nært hold virker kanskje de skrå ytterveggene massive, men på lang avstand gjemmer neste hytta seg fra tilskuere der den går i ett med berget. Liker spesielt “hullet” i gulvet som rommer en hyggelig bålplass. Når målet ikke er bruk dekker man den til og man får et stor uteareal. Absolutt en god ide! Og innsiden er like stilsikker og enkel som utsiden. Her var det mange fine elementer til inspirasjon! Funnet via Freshome. [...]