Founded in Visby, Gotland, 2017

Nordik makes houses and retreats that grow from site, light and material. We take on few projects each year and work in close dialogue with clients and local craft to reach lasting results.

Team

Portrait of female architect looking out a window

Anna Lind

Co-Founder, Design Lead

Portrait of female architect looking out a window

Anna Lind

Co-Founder, Design Lead

Portrait of female architect looking out a window

Anna Lind

Co-Founder, Design Lead

Portrait of male architect

Jonas Sköld

Co-Founder, Project Lead

Portrait of male architect

Jonas Sköld

Co-Founder, Project Lead

Portrait of male architect

Jonas Sköld

Co-Founder, Project Lead

Studio Practice

We favour decisive sketches and physical models to test proportion and light, and early sample boards and mock-ups to make material choices tangible. Local craft is integral to the work; we routinely engage regional stonemasons, joiners and builders who understand place and material.

Technical systems are kept as simple as possible: robustness is prioritised over complexity and measured restraint is applied to all installations.

Collaboration with specialist consultants is focused and pragmatic - structural engineers, coastal or geotechnical advisors, and landscape consultants are called in to resolve specific constraints rather than to reframe the project.

Proces

01.

Inquiry

A brief note with site, intent and timescale; we reply with availability and a few practical questions.

01.

A brief note with site, intent and timescale; we reply with availability and a few practical questions.

Inquiry

01.

Inquiry

A brief note with site, intent and timescale; we reply with availability and a few practical questions.

02.

Site study

On-site mapping of topography, sun and wind; sketches and a short site report frame the design possibilities.

02.

On-site mapping of topography, sun and wind; sketches and a short site report frame the design possibilities.

Site study

02.

Site study

On-site mapping of topography, sun and wind; sketches and a short site report frame the design possibilities.

03.

Concept

One clear idea tested through 2–3 sketches and a spatial diagram that set orientation and material language.

03.

One clear idea tested through 2–3 sketches and a spatial diagram that set orientation and material language.

Concept

03.

Concept

One clear idea tested through 2–3 sketches and a spatial diagram that set orientation and material language.

04.

Schematic designt

Plans, sections and key elevations to test daylight, access and structure; initial cost guidance is provided.

04.

Plans, sections and key elevations to test daylight, access and structure; initial cost guidance is provided.

Schematic design

04.

Schematic design

Plans, sections and key elevations to test daylight, access and structure; initial cost guidance is provided.

05.

Design development

Details are resolved and, where needed, mock-ups or sample boards are produced.

05.

Details are resolved and, where needed, mock-ups or sample boards are produced.

Design development

05.

Design development

Details are resolved and, where needed, mock-ups or sample boards are produced.

06.

Documentation

Coordination with structural, geotechnical and MEP consultants for permitting and tender.

06.

Coordination with structural, geotechnical and MEP consultants for permitting and tender.

Documentation

06.

Documentation

Coordination with structural, geotechnical and MEP consultants for permitting and tender.

07.

Construction

Assistance with contractor selection; site revisions and craftsmanship follow-up on critical details.

07.

Assistance with contractor selection; site revisions and craftsmanship follow-up on critical details.

Construction

07.

Construction

Assistance with contractor selection; site revisions and craftsmanship follow-up on critical details.

08.

Handover

Practical handover and short aftercare; guidance on maintenance and material ageing.

08.

Practical handover and short aftercare; guidance on maintenance and material ageing.

Handover

08.

Handover

Practical handover and short aftercare; guidance on maintenance and material ageing.

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