In the Swedish town of Mölnlycke, outside Gothenburg, Snøhetta‘s Wendelstrand Lakehouse stands as the central gathering space within a visionary development. Wendelstrand is at once a residential development and a community designed for interaction and leisure. The Lakehouse is the heart of this vision, offering spaces for work, dining, fitness, and events. It is both a functional hub and an architectural symbol of the area’s sustainable future.
The Lakehouse, which broke ground in early 2022, is an elongated structure designed to camouflage with its natural surroundings. Its form evokes the shape of a spine, extending across the landscape and bridging the gap between the past and the present. This connection between old and new is further emphasized by the building’s materials, which draw directly from the site’s history as a former quarry.
Snøhetta’s design of the Wendelstrand Lakehouse is informed by the surrounding landscape. The lower floors of concrete and stone are embedded in the bedrock, offering a solid and grounded connection to the earth. With these materials to reflect the rugged terrain and the site’s quarrying past, the architects reinforce the relationship between the built environment and the natural landscape.
At the core of the Lakehouse is an open atrium that rises through all the building’s levels. This vertical space serves as a gathering point, allowing natural light to flood the interior and enhancing the building’s sense of openness. The atrium is flexible, able to accommodate concerts, performances, or quieter moments of relaxation. It spills out into an open-air amphitheater, which overlooks Lake Landvetter, blurring the line between the built and natural world.
▲ Wendelstrand湖畔小屋是瑞典Mölnlycke住宅开发区的重点项目
Wendelstrand Lakehouse is the heart of a new residential development in Mölnlycke, Sweden
Snøhetta’s commitment to sustainability is clear throughout the Wendelstrand development, and the Lakehouse is no exception. The building incorporates energy-efficient solutions and a careful selection of materials that minimize its environmental footprint. A key aspect of the design is its connection to nature. The functional green roof, resembling a treetop canopy, is covered with native plants such as moss, grass, and wildflowers, which help manage water runoff, mitigate heat, and promote biopersity.
The top floors of the lake house continue the theme of nature-inspired design. Constructed from glulam and laminated timber, these levels reflect the forested surroundings with their warm, organic textures. Large glass panels, adorned with strategically placed patterns, mimic the interplay of light through treetops, while also improving the building’s energy efficiency by reducing solar heat gain.
▲ 该建筑形态与周边自然环境遥相呼应,设计灵感来源于场地内原有的采石场
the building’s form reflects the natural landscape, drawing inspiration from the site’s quarry heritage
▲ 建筑较低楼层材料选取混凝土与石材,使建筑像是从自然环境中生长出来的一样
concrete and stone dominate the lower floors, grounding the building in its natural surroundings
▲ 建筑内部有着贯穿各楼层的共享中庭,可成为多功能聚集活动空间
a central open atrium connects all levels and serves as a flexible gathering space
▲ 露天剧场俯瞰着Landvetter湖
the open-air amphitheater overlooks Lake Landvetter
▲ 该建筑为可持续发展建筑,采用绿色种植屋顶
the building incorporates sustainable systems and is topped by a green roof
▲ 绿色屋顶上种植有本地植物,可以调节雨水径流、降低热岛效应,有助于物种多样性的发展
native plants on the rooftop help with water runoff, heat management, and biopersity
项目信息:
项目名称:Wendelstrand湖畔小屋
建筑设计:Snøhetta建筑事务所
项目位置:Wendelstrand, Mölnlycke, Sweden
上次报道时间:2022年2月
摄影:Kalle Sanner