But really, for me, one of the big draws is the spare, yet eclectic - totally Scandinavian - interior design!
If anyone knows the website of the architect Torbjörn Hoeg, I'd love to check out more work!
Via Shoebox Dwelling via Wave Avenue
Anyone who follows this blog (is there anyone still out there?!?!) has probably noticed that it has been a while since I last posted...
Since my last post, I've merged practices with Henry Walters of Drome Design Studio to form atelier drome, llp. We're pretty excited about our merger and feel blessed to be busy! But, it has been too long since this blog has been active, so we're going to try and make an effort to reactivate the blog. This blog has meant a lot to me, a source of inspiration when I was working in jobs feeling less than inspired... a means of connecting to friends and new acquaintances across the globe... and now I hope to take this blog with me on a new journey with my new company.
Even though this post doesn't have any architectural photos... I can't think of a better product to summarize my aesthetic. When I first saw this bench (is that what you'd call it?) on shoebox dwelling, I actually gasped. I absolutely love the minimal design with the surprise inside.
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who says storage facilities can't be good looking?
A minimalist office for a minimalist architecture firm.
Another great looking house by another great Scandinavian firm. When I first saw the images, I was immediately reminded of this house (check out the gutters!). In fact, I thought they might be the same firm, but turns out this project it bySwedish firm Sandell Sandberg.
I have only started wearing a watch in the last year or so, but I am dying to replace it with this watch. Designed by Swedish firm Mutewatch, this thing is just gorgeous. I may actually get on the waiting list for when it comes out in July!
House Alta 
House MoranTwo lovely project by Johannes Norlander Arkitektur. I love the fearless use of inelegant materials in a very elegant way.
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This is a great little summer house (or even full time house) by Tham & Videgard Arkitekter. It uses a simple form and palette of materials, but uses volume and directed views to create a special experience. The finished photos really show off the texture and light in the space, but I really love the study model photos. It is always great to see how architects actually think and work.
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Love these chairs...
One of my favorite architects/designers, Claesson Koivisto Rune has a new design for a children's chair. Made from a pulp comprised of paper and a cornstarch based plastic, this chair is not only light and durable (which is great for kids!), but also completely biodegradable.
Very cool indeed.
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Fredrik Färg scavenges the bones from old furniture and tailors a new dress to them. The results are equisite and timeless... I'd love a few for my parlor (that is...if I had a parlor!)
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These little gems by well known Swedish firms Kjellander + Sjöberg Arkitektkontor, Sandellsandberg Arkitekter and Tham & Videgard Hansson Arkitekter are being sold by Sommarnojen and can be used as full time mini homes or part time vacation homes. The simple designs are quite lovely, and the choice of materials is very Swedish. Unfortunately, I can't tell you much more about them as I can't read Swedish!
These caught my in part because they are so lovely, and in part because a friend of mine and I are currently working on some plans for small homes... If we can produce something half as lovely as these, I'll be happy.
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