Halland

• Swedish Summerhouse Retreat

Relaxing in the bathroom looking out on to the sunny landscape and seeing the reflected light shining in is an everyday pleasure," he says. Also, in both of his studios, [Olle Andersson] was very careful when calculating the exterior views and sun angles during the different light phases of the summer months. Andersson notes that "at a certain time every day, a blue `light painting' will appear on a white wall in the studio, created by the sun reflecting through cobalt blue drinking glasses." In 1996-97 the architect created and organized the first lighting festival in Gothenburg, emphasizing his passion for lighting. The fourth building is a new addition, which was built with the intention of becoming the main working studio. The old barn now houses a Mini along with furniture waiting...

... in Morup, an area in the county of Halland, 50 miles south of Gothenburg. This enchanting lig...

• Nordic Reach
• Vol. XVIII Num. 15, Novembre 2005
• News

• Varberg: Sweden Sunny Side Up

My astrological sign is Cancer, and Cancers are home-loving by nature. I was born in [Varberg] and I never felt like leaving! Just look at [Kallis], right upstairs there's a little place for the ladies to sit and drink coffee after their bath - it's so pretty! The walk by the sea front used to be what was typical for the city, and it's lovely to take a stroll there any time of the year. I certainly do. Now Varberg is also famous for its shoe business. It has become a shoe center, but I find it good for any kind of shopping - whatever you need, you can find here. And if you enjoy playing golf or horseback riding, then Varberg is ideal! "I was born here in Varberg, and I worked for Rolf Nilsson - a big Varberg name and profile. He practically re-directed the entire shoe business to Varb...

...Favorite spot: Halland's amazing inland and the beech woods there. Carina...

• Nordic Reach
• Vol. 20 Num. 20, Février 2007
• News