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Handmade Scandinavian Homes

This Handcrafted Country Home Blends Perfectly Into Its Surroundings

— September 8, 2015 — Art & Design
This perfect example of the beauty of Scandinavian homes was built by architect Andreas Martin-Lof. The small, beautiful house perches on the top of a high mountainside, accessed by a gravel road. Because of this, all of the materials for the home had to be transported to the site by hand. The gorgeous house incorporates materials that blend into its picturesque surroundings, using existing elements of the property and environment for its construction.

Originally, the site was home to a Chinese-style watchtower, and the home was built as an extension of this existing edifice. The kitchen and sundeck are made of light timber, and the tantalizing pool sits seamlessly on the edge of the property, looking as if it extends into the forest beyond.

If all Scandinavian homes are as beautiful as this one, it must be a nice place to live.
Trend Themes
1. Handcrafted Homes - Opportunity for architects and builders to create unique, artisanal homes using natural materials and blending them harmoniously with the environment.
2. Transportation Innovation - Potential for new solutions and technologies to transport materials to remote construction sites, reducing costs and environmental impact.
3. Integrating Existing Structures - Opportunity to repurpose and incorporate existing buildings or structures into new construction projects, adding character and reducing waste.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore creative approaches to designing and building homes that embrace craftsmanship and sustainability.
2. Construction - Builders have the opportunity to develop innovative techniques for transporting materials and constructing homes in remote and challenging locations.
3. Real Estate - Real estate developers can leverage the demand for unique, environmentally friendly homes that blend seamlessly into their surroundings.
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