Yesterday, architect Anna Chavepayre from collectif encore received the finest architecture award in Sweden, the Kasper Salin Prize, at Konserthuset in Stockholm. She was awarded for Hamra Ateljébostad, a private studio home in Hamra, Gotland.
Last year Hamra Ateljébostad won the “Svenska Fönster-priset” at the Design S – Swedish Design Awards. Congratulations Anna Chavepayre!
Architect: Anna Chavepayre, Collectif encore
Client: Birgitta och Staffan Burling
Photo: Michel Bonvin
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