Finnish design studio MNY Arkitekter fniishes the Two Sisters holiday home made from timber materials. It is located in Salo and designed for two siblings as the namesake suggests. The structure is made for the two to live together yet separately. To form the sectioned space, the team divided the home into two units in a standalone form -- it joins by a terrace in the middle which overlooks the surrounding greenery.
MNY Arkitekter founder Mathias Nyström speaks to Dezeen about the design, stating "In many ways the site is one of typical Finnish inner archipelago terrain and vegetation, and one of the main goals was to preserve as many trees and visible rocks as possible. Equality of the views from the two units was also important and had a significant impact on the layout."
Dedicated-Space Holiday Homes
MNY Arkitekter Designs the Two Sisters Home for Siblings
Trend Themes
1. Sectioned-space Residences - Innovative designs that divide living spaces into separate units while maintaining a cohesive structure and connection between them, offering privacy and togetherness.
2. Timber-material Architecture - Utilizing sustainable timber materials in architectural designs to create eco-friendly structures that blend with the natural surroundings, emphasizing sustainability and aesthetics.
3. Terrace-connected Buildings - Designing buildings with connecting terraces that serve as communal spaces, promoting interaction and shared experiences among residents while maximizing outdoor living.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architectural firms can explore innovative ways to divide living spaces for enhanced privacy and communal living, incorporating sustainable timber materials and terrace connections.
2. Construction - Construction companies have the opportunity to focus on using eco-friendly timber materials for building projects, creating structures that prioritize sustainability and visual harmony with their surroundings.
3. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can consider incorporating terrace designs into residential buildings to foster a sense of community and outdoor living spaces that connect inhabitants with nature and each other.