Sweden-born architect Fredrik Nilsson originally designed the Grafton House for himself and his family in LA's Echo Park area. It is a wood-clad space that invites Scandinavian design themes and rests on top of a sloped site overlooking the hills around it. The design was inspired by Nilsson's Swedish roots and his wife's Indian heritage with the minimal modern aesthetic matched by the warm tones.
Nillson explains that “The aim was to expand the feeling of space and tranquillity while remaining squarely in the middle of a noisy, walkable part of the city, where the buzz of police helicopters is not uncommon on a daily basis." He wanted to create “a small-footprint, urban treehouse – one inspired by Scandinavian modernism and his Indian-American wife’s desire for warmth and color.”
Image Credit: Fredrik Nilsson
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Scandinavian Design
- Incorporating Scandinavian design themes, such as minimalism and warmth, into modern homes.
- Wood-clad Spaces
- Creating modern homes with wood cladding to add a natural and warm touch.
- Urban Treehouse
- Designing small-footprint, urban homes that provide a feeling of space and tranquillity.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Exploring innovative designs and materials for modern homes to incorporate Scandinavian design principles.
- Interior Design
- Experimenting with wood cladding in interior spaces to create a natural and warm ambience.
- Real Estate Development
- Developing unique urban homes that offer a treehouse-like experience in the midst of busy city environments.
