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Architecture & InteriorsIssue — Peak Summer

Summer in Hee: A Low Impact Coastal Cabin in Rural Sweden

August 4, 2025

Located among the rocky landscapes and pine forests of Hee on Sweden’s West Coast sits a 650-square-foot wood house with an aluminum roof and cantilevered canopy. The house is the work of architects Mikael and Fanny Ellsinger, the husband-and-wife team behind Ellsinger, a small studio based in Gothenburg. The clients—an architectural photographer and a design writer—had previously covered another Ellsinger project and were looking for something similar for a summerhouse for their young family. Well-versed in architectue, the clients were, as Mikael explains, “willing to sometimes try more unconventional solutions.” Join us for a tour.

Photography by Christopher Hunt courtesy of Ellsinger.

the harsh climate of the coastal surroundings influenced the design and materia 17
Above: The harsh climate of the coastal surroundings influenced the design and material choices: entirely constructed in local timber with untreated aluminum.
a uniquely designed front door, complete with four small porthole windows. 18
Above: A uniquely-designed front door, complete with four small porthole windows.
the one wall style kitchen was made by nadén studio. the refrigerator and free 19
Above: The one wall style kitchen was made by Nadén Studio. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr and the cooktop and oven are from Smeg. The dining table is the 001 Dining Table by Vaarnii and the chairs are the Orchestra Chairs in Sky Blue designed by Sven Markelius for NO GA Studio.
the built in sofa upholstery is nevotex and the two stools out in front are 00\ 20
Above: The built in sofa upholstery is Nevotex and the two stools out in front are 001 Stool by Vaarnii.
perforated window units were custom made by steninge snickeri and designed to b 21
Above: Perforated window units were custom made by Steninge Snickeri and designed to bring air into the loft while keeping the sun out—and to “add a bit of poetry thorough the play of sun that it brings,” the architects explain.
a large bookshelf serves as a room divider between the main kitchen living area 22
Above: A large bookshelf serves as a room divider between the main kitchen-living area and the bathrooms (left door) and bedroom (right door). The wood burning furnace is the Hwam Classic 4 model.
a view into the cabin&#8\2\17;s one bedroom, complete with bright blue bedd 23
Above: A view into the cabin’s one bedroom, complete with bright blue bedding and a portable FLOS Bellhop Lamp. The floor tiles are from Buchtal.
a ladder leads up to the lofted area of the house which spans about half the sq 24
Above: A ladder leads up to the lofted area of the house which spans about half the square footage as the lower floor.
the loft is designed as a pared back work space with a curtain. 25
Above: The loft is designed as a pared-back work space with a curtain.
the bathroom is designed with square tile, a long rectangular vanity mirror, an 26
Above: The bathroom is designed with square tile, a long rectangular vanity mirror, and laundry.
oriented in a north south direction, the house is open toward the forest and me 27
Above: Oriented in a north-south direction, the house is open toward the forest and meadows.
a detail of the façade and window frame. 28
Above: A detail of the façade and window frame.
a view of the cantilevered canopy in aluminum. 29
Above: A view of the cantilevered canopy in aluminum.
the roof is one of the few perceptible elements at a certain distance. 30
Above: The roof is one of the few perceptible elements at a certain distance.
ellsinger&#8\2\17;s exterior plan. 31
Above: Ellsinger’s exterior plan.
the downstairs blueprint. 32
Above: The downstairs blueprint.
and a view of the loft space above. 33
Above: And a view of the loft space above.

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the architects behind the Summer in Hee project?

The architects behind the Summer in Hee project are Mikael and Fanny Ellsinger.

What influenced the design and material choices for the house?

The harsh climate of the coastal surroundings influenced the design and material choices, with the house entirely constructed in local timber with untreated aluminum.

What type of kitchen setup is in the house?

The house features a one wall style kitchen made by Nadén Studio, with appliances from Liebherr and Smeg. The dining table is the 001 Dining Table by Vaarnii, and the chairs are the Orchestra Chairs in Sky Blue designed by Sven Markelius for NO GA Studio.

What was custom made to bring air into the loft while keeping the sun out?

Perforated window units were custom made by Steninge Snickeri to bring air into the loft while keeping the sun out.

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