Villa Mecklin | By Huttunen Lipasti Pakkanen Architects

Located in Finland, this house was entirely designed to take maximum advantage of the splendid view. Villa Mecklin is located in the Finnish archipelago. It sits in a small depressions in the rock, its sheltered terrace extending over the summit of the rock. In connection with the shoreline sauna, there is also a stove-heated cabin for guests. All wood surfaces have been left untreated and will turn grey naturally.

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