Vandkunsten architects: 58 modern homes in the old Swedish fishing village Viken

The art of creating something new in a traditional environment has always been one of the major challenges in  architecture. The fact that that there are so many failed projects tells us about the difficulty of this task. That's why it is a particular pleasure to report a success: A group of 58 homes in the picturesque former fishing village Viken in southern Sweden. The Tre Gudor project consisting of 1 1/2 - 2 story houses, designed by the Danish architect firm Vandkunsten, was built in 2000 - 2001 on the grounds of the old school. In the general design of the area the Danish architects were inspired by the intimate and varied style of the old fishing village. Now, a little more than ten years later, the Tre Gudor looks even better, with the gardens and the greenery in a more mature state. No wonder that the project was awarded the prize for best architecture in Scania already in 2002!