Villa Konow, Stone villa in Fyllingsdalen district, Bergen, Norway
Villa Konow is a stone residence in Bergen constructed between 1935 and 1936, combining local materials with blue and red wooden panels on its asymmetric facades. The two-story building houses bedrooms, bathrooms, a living room with terrace access, and a dining room featuring stained glass windows that overlook the lake.
Architect Frederik Konow Lund designed this residence for engineer Francis Konow and his wife Lucie during the mid-1930s. The Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage designated the entire property for protection in 1993.
The house shows the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, particularly in how the living room is organized around a fireplace. This approach to design emphasizes handcrafted details and thoughtful placement of furnishings.
The property sits in a quiet residential area with views of the lake from several rooms. Visitors should confirm access arrangements beforehand, as it remains a protected private residence with restricted visiting.
The original architectural drawings for the house are kept in Bergen City Archives, documenting the design process of architect Frederik Konow Lund. These records offer rare insight into how an important Norwegian architect of that era approached residential design.
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