INVITING ACCENTS

HOMES The elaborate design of the cast iron bench by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarn draws the eye in the simple, all-white corridor. The inside of the home is filled with warm touches including this ornamental timber tree with colourful bird sculptures positioned by the piano

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精緻的鑄鐵長椅由Folke Bensow為Näfveqvarn設計，放在全白色簡約走廊上突圍而出。家居內滿是充滿暖意的調子，包括鋼琴旁、放上彩色小鳥雕塑的裝飾木樹 the exterior cladding, which Anders likens to the streamlined design found in car windscreens. His passion for cars takes further pride of place in the tower, where two seats from a Ferrari 512BB add a quirky touch to the relaxing space.

Surprisingly, Kristina’s role as a judge is also incorporated into the design; the architects turned to the main staircase in the Gothenburg courthouse when considering the external stairs leading up onto the roof terrace. "We took inspiration from the low gradient of the courthouse staircase, but then applied this idea to achieve a completely different result," explains Gert. "In the courthouse, the staircase is designed to slow down the procession, forcing criminals to meditate on the severity of their punishment. In stark contrast, the shallow steps at Villa Kristina are intended to provide an easy and enjoyable ascent to the roof terrace from the kitchen."

Furthermore, the simple grid-like design of the house means it is flexible for expansion and adaptation – a key requirement for the family. By future-proofing the design, Gert has certainly made the most out of this personal piece of family land. The result is a modest and unassuming fortress that emerges like a diamond in the rough, opening out into a light and spacious family home. //

作為汽車設計師，Anders對座駕的熱愛也滲進建築。瑞典公司Hajom的全新高科技窗戶系統設計無縫，玻璃與外層覆面相連，Anders表示這類似汽車擋風玻璃的流線型設計。他對汽車的熱衷進一步在塔樓中彰顯：兩座位法拉利512BB便為這愉悅生活空間混入玩味點綴。

超乎想像的是，Kristina的法官職業也獲納入設計中：建築師們以Gothenburg法院的主樓梯為靈感，設計通往天台平台的外置樓梯。「我們參考過法院樓梯的低斜度，再將之融入設計，成果與別不同。」Gert解釋：「法院內，樓梯設計成一整列平緩的樣子，迫使犯人走在每步也得沉思己過。Villa Kristina的梯級則打造成淺近的樣式，讓人愉悅輕快地從廚房走上天台平台。」

房子簡約的網格設計亦成就更靈活百變的擴張和改裝可能——對一家人來說極為重要。為了確保設計在將來仍能適用，Gert善用這片家族土地的每分每寸，開出一處低調沉實、謙虛的堡壘，就像鑽石一樣從粗糙的外層中放光，閃爍出一個光明開揚的家庭屋。//