Villa Pauli Opens St. Nobl and a New Members' Universe in Djursholm
Villa Pauli, the waterfront estate in Djursholm north of Stockholm, has long occupied a distinctive place in Swedish cultural life, shaped by architect Ragnar Östberg and the artistic legacy of painter Georg Pauli since its origins in 1907. On 15 May it opens a major new chapter: approximately 1,600 square metres of new space bringing the estate’s total dedicated area to around 4,000 square metres, centred on a new restaurant concept, wellness facilities, and expanded social spaces.
The architectural vision was led by Jonas Glock, who approached the project as an act of careful addition rather than renovation. Much of the new programme, including the wellness club and gym, is embedded beneath the rebuilt tennis court, preserving the visual integrity of the surrounding park while quietly expanding what lies below it.
“Historic buildings should never become frozen in time. The new spaces are designed as a new annual ring – a reflection of our own time carefully added onto the existing story,” says Glock.
The interiors were created by SPIK Studios under the creative direction of Nina Glendinning, who developed the project around a fictional muse, described as worldly, elegant, and slightly mysterious. The result moves far from Scandinavian restraint: jewel-toned velvets, dark-stained oak, limestone, brass, Murano glass chandeliers, hand-painted murals, and mirrored surfaces create spaces designed to reveal themselves gradually, with hidden details in textiles, artwork, and furniture shapes.
At the centre of the expansion is St. Nobl, a new oceanfront restaurant accommodating around 100 guests across an indoor atrium, a 76-seat main dining room, a 14-seat bar, and outdoor terraces and poolside areas. The culinary direction brings Mediterranean influences together with Scandinavian seasonality, but the concept is as much about atmosphere as food, designed for long lunches, sunset cocktails, and evenings that extend into night.
“Nothing in St. Nobl is minimalist. It’s intentionally bold, glamorous, and layered with personality. We wanted every seat and every transition between spaces to feel like its own small experience,” says Glendinning.
Beyond the restaurant, the new addition includes a full wellness club with sauna, steam room, cold immersion, treatment spaces, and Technogym-equipped gym, alongside a pool, rooftop sun terraces, and a tennis court built to international standards with a dedicated players’ lounge overlooking the water. Three private hotel suites are planned to open in early autumn 2026.
Villa Pauli’s new addition opens 15 May 2026 in Djursholm, outside Stockholm.
