Villa Mecklin by Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects demonstrates how distinctive geometry and natural materials create compelling small architecture. This wedge-shaped waterfront house in Finland features pine walls, floors, and ceilings throughout, with large windows that frame the lake scenery. The angular porch extends living space outdoors while the minimalist interior maintains focus on the surrounding landscape.
Design Details
- Name: Villa Mecklin
- Location: Finland (waterfront)
- Architect: Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects
- Form: Wedge/angular shape
- Interior: Pine walls, floors, and ceilings
- Windows: Large glazing for lake views
- Style: Minimalist Scandinavian
Wedge House Exterior
Pine Interior Living Space
Minimalist Kitchen and Dining
Angular Porch with Lake View
Evening Fire on Porch
Floor Plan
Lessons from Scandinavian Small House Design
- Unusual Geometry Creates Identity: Wedge shapes distinguish buildings and respond to site conditions
- Consistent Materials Unify Interiors: Pine throughout walls, floors, and ceilings creates warm, cohesive spaces
- Large Windows Connect Inside and Out: Generous glazing brings landscapes into compact interiors
- Angular Porches Extend Living Area: Covered outdoor spaces add function without increasing enclosed footprint
- Minimalism Amplifies Views: Simple interiors keep focus on surrounding natural beauty
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VERY cool- I might link that o’er on my site as well. Love it! I have another down-the-road cool vid dealing with the workshop July 9th (Massachusetts)- and yackin’ about you, etc- I’ll send it sometime soon-ish…..we’re gonna have an INSANE amount of stuff going down in one single day- can’t wait!
-Deek
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I think it is a small house with a really nice porch; IMO.
That’s nice all right. Do you suppose the bathroom is that long narrow room in the middle next to the small bedroom? One of those pix is either in the basement or in another building on the property. It kind of looks like you can see the wedge house in the background through one of the windows.
I was wondering the same thing…. where’s the bathroom?
Hmm, not sure where the bathroom is. Maybe it is that narrow space Jay’s talking about.
The photo with the 2 chairs is in the sauna, looking towards the house.
That long narrow room is the “var” in fin. I cannot translate. Perhaps a balcony. It has a door on the floor plan but also has a large opening from there to the living area as seen in the pic of the living room kitchen so I am guessing not the WC. 🙂
Perhaps it’s in the sauna bldg. ???
Var is shortening from varasto=storage, no indoor toilet in this building, probably an outdoor toilet. This is asummer cottage, not meant to living full-time.
Jay I didn’t even think about the bathroom! I’m not sure where it is..
While many house reviews I have seen tend to skip over the bathroom, perhaps due to embarrassment or squeamishness, it is usually the first thing that I look for. After all, just how long can you go without access to a washroom?
Sounds good Deek. I’m looking forward to all that’s going on with your workshop it’s going to be awesome. Maybe scary. Talk to you later!
Hi BigWarpGuy. Thank you for coming through here and leaving your comment!
Decks increase property tax, maintenance and use of valuable resources.
I enjoy standing and sitting on the earth.
Thanks Di! 😀
Seeing that fire in the middle of the wooden deck makes me nervous!
Well, all that material for a porch and porch walls would probably build a tiny house. I like a nice porch and that is an outdoor living space and work area on my cabin but it doesn’t need to be that big to be usable. Love the lake view!
LaMar
Hey Deek… yes the deck is large but for a very good reason. The house is built upon a small sloping area of rock… has bigger piles at the rear of the house for support. The deck goes out over rough-ish rock so I would say that it is not a waste of resources but fulfills a very important function.
For all we know they may host large groups e.g. Scouting groups or similar.
This is a vacation retreat. It is likely that the toilet facilities are in the sauna or a separate outbuilding farther inland where there is soil or maybe public facilities. Scandinavians value their long summer nights by an open fire but might not want to sit on rocks, hence the wood deck somewhat shielded from the wind.