VILLA S
is imbued with a warmth drawn from natural materials and an almost lyrical relationship with the landscape.
Expansive glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, inviting the shifting light, coastal breezes, and the rhythmic pulse of nature into every corner of the home.
Inside, the architecture speaks in hushed, refined tones—functional, yet poetic in its simplicity. An open-plan layout flows seamlessly from one space to the next, reinforcing a sense of continuity and calm. At its heart, the kitchen becomes more than just a place to cook; it is a gathering space, an observatory of the elements, where panoramic windows frame sweeping vistas of land and sea, turning daily rituals into moments of quiet reverence.
I was commissioned to photograph for Bitus one of the leading suppliers of sustainable wood products. They sent me to capture the Linax wood on facades and the roof of Villa S Tramonoliten—a home that is as much a testament to craftsmanship as it is to architecture.
Designed by the Swedish architects Andersson & Stare, the villa is more than an architectural statement; it is the realized vision of its owner—a man whose hands have, over a lifetime, shaped homes for others, and who now, with poetic symmetry, has crafted his own.
Perched dramatically on a rugged hillside, this striking modern home is a masterclass in architectural poise—an elegant interplay of glass, timber, and Linax Grey that allows it to merge effortlessly with the cliffs and the ever-changing sea beyond. Its minimalist design, far from feeling austere,
wood forest
Prefabricated architectural concept by architect Emelie Holmberg. I photographed the first made situated in unspoiled woodlands on the island of Väddö, Sweden.
It grew out of a realization of changing living and working patterns partly precipitated by the pandemic. Pre-Covid, Emelie had dreamt of a more flexible lifestyle facilitated by technology, allowing her to work remotely wherever she chose, so long as she had internet access.
This partly sparked the idea for Gimme Shelter, which began life as a concept for her own self-build, low-cost home. The project comprises two structures. One measures 32 sq m and contains a living room, kitchen, and bathroom; the other occupies 10sq m and houses a bedroom.
GIMME SHELTER
I was commissioned to photograph for Bitus one of the leading suppliers of sustainable wood products. They sent me to capture the Linax wood on facades and the roof of Villa S Tramonoliten—a home that is as much a testament to craftsmanship as it is to architecture. Designed by the Swedish architects Andersson & Stare, the villa is more than an architectural statement; it is the realized vision of its owner—a man whose hands have, over a lifetime, shaped homes for others, and who now, with poetic symmetry, has crafted his own. Perched dramatically on a rugged hillside, this striking modern home is a masterclass in architectural poise—an elegant interplay of glass, timber, and Linax Grey that allows it to merge effortlessly with the cliffs and the ever-changing sea beyond. Its minimalist design, far from feeling austere, is imbued with a warmth drawn from natural materials and an almost lyrical relationship with the landscape. Expansive glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, inviting the shifting light, coastal breezes, and the rhythmic pulse of nature into every corner of the home. Inside, the architecture speaks in hushed, refined tones—functional, yet poetic in its simplicity. An open-plan layout flows seamlessly from one space to the next, reinforcing a sense of continuity and calm. At its heart, the kitchen becomes more than just a place to cook; it is a gathering space, an observatory of the elements, where panoramic windows frame sweeping vistas of land and sea, turning daily rituals into moments of quiet reverence.
BY JAMES SILVERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY













































