Villa Ulvås

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

BY JAMES SILVERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

I was commissioned to photograph for Bitus, one of the leading suppliers of sustainable wood products, with a particular focus on the Linax wood featured on the facades and roof of Villa Ulvås.

Designed by Swedish architect Sarah Ulvås, the villa is a masterful composition of three offset sections, with wood as its central element—anchoring the design and creating harmony.

I was commissioned to photograph for Bitus, one of the leading suppliers of sustainable wood products, with a particular focus on the Linax wood featured on the facades and roof of Villa Ulvås. Designed by Swedish architect Sarah Ulvås, the villa is a masterful composition of three offset sections, with wood as its central element—anchoring the design and creating harmony. Linax Natur wraps the building, while the parallel roofs introduce variation and offer protected spaces. Thoughtfully placed glass elements foster a seamless connection between the house’s interior, the surrounding garden, and the fjord beyond. Villa Ulvås is more than a structure; it’s an environment where architecture, nature, and the people who inhabit it are in constant dialogue—a dream realized for those who call it home.

Linax Natur wraps the building, while the parallel roofs introduce variation and offer protected spaces. Thoughtfully placed glass elements foster a seamless connection between the house’s interior, the surrounding garden, and the fjord beyond. Villa Ulvås is more than a structure; it’s an environment where architecture, nature, and the people who inhabit it are in constant dialogue—a dream realized for those who call it home.