Villa Tallom, Individual listed building complex in Stocksund, Sweden.
Villa Tallom is a residential building in Stocksund composed of sturdy log construction with self-supporting joints and small leaded glass windows in diamond and heart shapes. The interior spaces are organized around a central chimney stack and include a dining room and architectural office.
The building was completed in 1906 as the private residence of architect Lars Israel Wahlman, who taught timber construction at the Royal Institute of Technology. Its construction demonstrates the practical application of modern wooden building techniques that the architect promoted through his academic work.
The house displays traditional Swedish timber construction methods inspired by log cottages from Dalarna. The craftsmanship is visible in the wooden joints and the red paint used on the seams throughout the exterior.
The building is protected and can be viewed from the outside, as its street-facing side is easily visible from the nearby road. Visitors should note that access to the private residence is limited and the details are best appreciated from outside and up close.
The upper floor extends beyond the main structure much like storage houses in the Dalarna region, creating a distinctive roof overhang. This structural feature was typical of regional storage buildings and shows how the architect applied local building traditions to his own home.
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