V House is set on a rocky plot in Värmdö, among the inner reaches of the Stockholm archipelago, where forest, granite and sea sit in close proximity. Designed for a young, sociable couple, the house is conceived first and foremost as a summer retreat for long stays and generous gatherings, yet with enough substance and comfort to function as a year-round escape. From the first site visit, the architecture was allowed to follow the terrain rather than resist it. The house unfolds as an L-shaped volume that gently hugs the contour of the rocky outcrop, complemented by two smaller buildings stepping down the slope and a connecting terrace that binds the ensemble into a single, low-slung composition. The intention was to touch the landscape lightly, preserving as much of the site as possible while choreographing movement between sun, shade and view. A guiding idea was “countryside elegance”: a clean, refined language rooted in materials that feel native to the setting. Externally, matte black surfaces, granite and a sedum roof give the house a quietly graphic presence against the rock and pines. Inside, the palette becomes warmer and more layered, with two tones of oak, granite, Swedish green marble, concrete, wool carpet and linen curtains combining to create a tactile, atmospheric backdrop for both everyday rituals and weekend guests. Window grilles were introduced to break down large panes of glass, bringing a sense of human scale and extra comfort on dark autumn evenings. What was initially imagined as a summer house has, since completion, evolved into something more permanent in the clients’ lives: a base they return to not only in the high season, but on most weekends and holidays throughout the year—a contemporary archipelago home that balances relaxed rural charm with a distinctly tailored architectural character.
The bank palace
Housed in a grand late 19th-century landmark on Stora Torget in Uppsala, Bankpalatset transforms a former banking institution into a multi-layered destination for work, gastronomy and well-being. The program combines office hotel and lounge environments with a signature restaurant and a membership gym, creating an “urban house” intended to be alive from early morning meetings to late evening drinks. The goal of our design concept here was to create a welcoming environment where a sense of home harmonizes with international class and historical connection. The interior builds on the building’s rich heritage and carefully balances preservation and renewal. Two historical layers are particularly highlighted: Ture Stenberg’s original architecture and a refined 20th-century renovation by Peter Celsing. The new design adds a third, contemporary chapter that dialogues with both without falling into pastiche, and the result is a nuanced, time-layered environment rather than a straightforward restoration. Arrival is choreographed through a vaulted lobby where stucco lustro, stone floors and a dramatic chandelier set an almost cinematic tone. A long, custom-made reception bar in richly textured materials introduces the project’s material language – substantial, tactile and subtly theatrical – and clearly marks the shift from street to salon. At the heart of the building, a double-height hall is treated as a social hub. A central mezzanine with eclectic furnishings and wrought iron railings inspired by the building’s original design language looks down onto an intimate restaurant where curtain panels and embracing furniture dampen the acoustics. At the same time, they frame the views towards the surrounding wood paneling that evokes turn-of-the-century interiors where artificial stone brings down the scale to something human and inviting. The restaurant itself emerges as a cozy focal point in this ensemble, characterized by cast iron columns, a finely checkered ceiling and a central bar. Curtained alcoves create private pockets, and a palette of warm wood, patterned textiles and honed stone allows for a seamless transition from bright daytime brasserie to more atmospheric evening setting. While workspaces have been designed with class and timelessness in mind, the meeting rooms are full of character and statement. No two are alike, offering visitors new experiences around every corner. Original windows, radiators and moldings combine with high-quality wallpaper, custom-made joinery and warehouse-built lighting, creating a calm, homely atmosphere that works equally well for focused work as for informal gatherings. Throughout, furnishings and art are eclectic and curated rather than strictly matched – a mix of vintage, contemporary design and commissioned pieces that give each room its own identity, while still holding the whole together. Together, these approaches reposition the Bank Palace as a contemporary city landmark: a house for Uppsala that unites history, hospitality and working life under one roof and invites the public back into a building that was once reserved for the bank’s rituals.
JL House
Designed as a secluded oasis within a relatively dense suburban fabric in Täby, just north of Stockholm, JL House places a lush, carefully composed garden at the heart of the project. Enveloped by mature trees and tall hedges, the villa reads as a crisp, graphical composition in which architecture and landscape are tightly interwoven. The ground floor is conceived as an open, flowing plane where generous glass partitions dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, allowing daily life to spill out toward the garden. Above the hedge line, the upper storey appears as a quieter, more private volume. Here, integrated blinds provide both visual privacy and shade, giving the façade a subtly dynamic expression as the house shifts between open and closed states throughout the day. Arrival is choreographed through a sequence of compression and release. A deliberately low, almost understated entrance leads directly into a dramatic stair atrium, its full-height ceiling framing a sky view animated by sculptural pendant lighting. On the entrance level, the plan is stretched between two garden features at opposite ends of the house — a rock garden on one side and a reflecting pond on the other — both visible along a continuous sightline through the interior. The upper floor maintains the same sense of openness and connection, with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that, when fully retracted, create an unobstructed line of sight across the entire level. Throughout, the material palette is elegant and timeless, calibrated to reinforce the clarity of the architectural idea. Externally, twig-free pine, plaster, metal cladding and slate brick are composed into a refined yet resilient envelope. Inside, elm wood, chalk paint, limestone and marble form a layered, tactile backdrop, anchored by a fireplace crowned with a black iron hood. As in all Studio RAM projects, every piece of joinery and stonework is bespoke, designed specifically for JL House to create a cohesive, finely tuned whole
HM house
HM house was born from a longing for stillness — a refuge from the pace of city life, where time and space could expand. The vision was to create a dwelling that rests within the landscape rather than rises from it — a home that allows the terrain, the light, and the materials to speak first. Its expression is defined by timeless restraint and quiet elegance, shaped by a deep respect for the surrounding nature. The low, horizontal volumes follow the contours of the site, reinforced by generous roof overhangs, terraces, and soft transitions between interior and exterior spaces. Wherever possible, vegetation has been allowed to reclaim the built surface, gently blurring the line between architecture and landscape. The material palette reflects a balance between refined craftsmanship and natural authenticity: tar-oiled pine, oak, granite, limestone, and polished concrete, where the exposed aggregate reveals its tactile richness. Together they form a calm, grounded composition that connects the home to its environment — visually, physically, and emotionally. The floor plan unfolds in three gentle levels dictated by the terrain: social spaces at the center, and private quarters slightly above and below. Despite these shifts in elevation, the house maintains a continuous sightline through its entire length, framing nature at both ends so that it is always present, wherever one stands. Long roof eaves create shade and shelter, providing a stable indoor climate without mechanical intervention. They block the high summer sun and invite warmth during the low winter months. Combined with terracing and orientation toward the water, this design strategy ensures a natural comfort — a sense of calm continuity between indoors and out. Inside, the architecture finds its echo in a measured interplay between the raw and the refined. Wood, stone, and light form a quiet material dialogue, with all built-in furniture — from kitchen to bathroom — custom-designed for the project. The result is a home where every detail speaks the same language of humility, precision, and harmony with place.