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Marten Claesson, Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune studied together at Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1995, these three started up an architectural design partnership called "Claesson Koivisto Rune." Even though it's been only 14 years since its launch, it became the representative design office of Northern Europe. Since they began, "Claesson Koivisto Rune" has handled over 200 product designs, more than 100 interior designs, and 15 architectural projects.
Since the early 20th century, a culturally wealthy lifestyle has been promoted to Swedish citizens. The idea of people living in beautiful and comfortable environments has brought a large economic effect, and has taken root in Sweden from long ago. With this background, the house manufacturer, ARKITEKTHUS hoped that more people could live in houses designed by architects, and requested 4 different architectural offices to design houses for installment sales. One of those 4 offices was Claesson Koivisto Rune. The house they designed is modern, with an exterior appearance that blends in with the environment of traditional Swedish barns of farm since that was the inspiration behind the design. This residence they created has all glassed-in windows on the south and north sides on the 1st floor, and glassed-in windows were put in on the east and the west sides on the 2nd floor. The space became bright and full of sunlight and the family who actually lives in the residence completed it by adding some optional items from the catalog afterward. The phenomenon where the architect-designed residences become available to the public will influence Sweden greatly.



Bossel Residence　Architect : Claesson Koivisto Rune（CKR）

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