{"id":145104,"date":"2025-10-25T19:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T19:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/145104\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T19:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T19:56:15","slug":"untreated-wooden-cladding-wraps-sauna-sovall-in-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/145104\/","title":{"rendered":"untreated wooden cladding wraps sauna s\u00f6vall in sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sauna S\u00f6vall as A Modern Take on the Swedish Boathouse<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sauna S\u00f6vall project by HelgessonGonzaga entails the design of a freestanding <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/saunas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sauna<\/a><\/strong> situated on the rocky shoreline just north of Grebbestad in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-sweden\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sweden<\/a><\/strong>, conceived as a complementary structure to an existing holiday property. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/wood-and-timber-architecture\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">timber<\/a><\/strong> sauna takes inspiration from the vernacular boathouses of the Swedish west coast, reinterpreted through a contemporary and sustainable architectural expression. The architectural concept draws on the character of the traditional, weather-worn architecture that defines the local context, while simultaneously establishing a distinct, modern identity.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"untreated wooden cladding wraps vernacular sauna s\u00f6vall on sweden's rocky shoreline\" width=\"818\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauna-sovall-3-68f74ce88606c.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>all images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helgessongonzaga.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HelgessonGonzaga<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>HelgessonGonzaga Combines Timber Craft and Reused Materials<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The dialogue between tradition and reinterpretation anchors the project by HelgessonGonzaga <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helgessongonzaga.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">studio<\/a><\/strong> in its cultural setting. The structure rests on concrete piers cast directly into the bedrock, incorporating a series of integrated functional elements. Above, a timber frame with untreated wooden cladding is designed to weather naturally over time, gradually harmonizing with the rugged coastal environment. The roof is clad with reclaimed tiles sourced from a nearby demolition site, reinforcing the connection to local building traditions while introducing a sustainable dimension through material reuse.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"untreated wooden cladding wraps vernacular sauna s\u00f6vall on sweden's rocky shoreline\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauna-sovall-2-68f74ce886023.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>Sauna S\u00f6vall by HelgessonGonzaga sits on the rocky shoreline north of Grebbestad, Sweden<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"untreated wooden cladding wraps vernacular sauna s\u00f6vall on sweden's rocky shoreline\" width=\"818\" height=\"1145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauna-sovall-4-68f74ce8860d6.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>the design takes cues from the vernacular boathouses of Sweden\u2019s west coast<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"untreated wooden cladding wraps vernacular sauna s\u00f6vall on sweden's rocky shoreline\" width=\"818\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauna-sovall-1-68f74ce885fad.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>traditional forms are reinterpreted through a contemporary architectural lens<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"untreated wooden cladding wraps vernacular sauna s\u00f6vall on sweden's rocky shoreline\" width=\"818\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauna-sovall-11-68f74ce88629a.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>the sauna reflects the weather-worn character of local seaside structures<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"untreated wooden cladding wraps vernacular sauna s\u00f6vall on sweden's rocky shoreline\" width=\"818\" height=\"1145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauna-sovall-6-68f74ce886156.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>untreated timber cladding allows the building to age naturally over time<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"untreated wooden cladding wraps vernacular sauna s\u00f6vall on sweden's rocky shoreline\" width=\"818\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sauna-sovall-5-68f74ce88611c.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>the structure is elevated on concrete piers anchored directly into the bedrock<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sauna S\u00f6vall as A Modern Take on the Swedish Boathouse \u00a0 Sauna S\u00f6vall project by HelgessonGonzaga entails 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