Photography: Francisco Nogueira
09 / 07 / 2024
When Per Henrik Barclay bought this plot of land in 1752 to build his summer house, he named it ‘Inkognito’ as a tribute to the seclusion and peace he found in this secluded part of Oslo.
Designed by architect Thøger Binneballe, the building went through different uses over the centuries until it eventually became the private retreat of the iconic Art Deco Sommerro hotel.
The interiors designed by Grecodeco — featuring elaborate details — complete the idyllic setting. This immersive and rare experience feels like a déjà vu imprinted on the nostalgic imagination.
The history of the place is woven into an eclectic tapestry of styles from classic Norwegian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts and a touch of Japonism.
Located next to the Sommerro, the villa has a separate entrance that ensures the privacy of guests, who can book the entire building or one of the 11 rooms and suites available. Intimate yet opulent, the atmosphere of the rooms bursts with a profusion of luxurious fabrics, personalised furniture with unique marquetry designs, details that evoke 19th century Norwegian motifs, handmade rugs and bathrooms with exquisite tiles.
The interiors designed by Grecodeco — featuring elaborate details — complete the idyllic setting. This immersive and rare experience feels like a déjà vu imprinted on the nostalgic imagination.
The history of the place is woven into an eclectic tapestry of styles from classic Norwegian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts and a touch of Japonism.
Located next to the Sommerro, the villa has a separate entrance that ensures the privacy of guests, who can book the entire building or one of the 11 rooms and suites available. Intimate yet opulent, the atmosphere of the rooms bursts with a profusion of luxurious fabrics, personalised furniture with unique marquetry designs, details that evoke 19th century Norwegian motifs, handmade rugs and bathrooms with exquisite tiles.
The interior of Villa Inkognito tells a story in technicolour that makes you never want to leave.
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