Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, AS

Two-In-One House

Two-In-One House
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TWO-IN-ONE HOUSE

Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter

ARCHITECTS
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter

MANUFACTURERS
Oslo Finerfabrikk, Alu-Plus, CB Bygg, Jackon Thermomur

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ivar Kvaal

AREA
525.0 m2

YEAR
2017

LOCATION
Sandvika, Norway

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

The Two-in-one House is a calm piece of architecture resting on the steep and dynamic landscape of Ekeberglia in Oslo.

Two-In-One House
© Ivar Kvaal
Two-In-One House
© Ivar Kvaal

Its slender and rectangular form is manifested at the top of the sloping landscape. From a concrete base, the building grows with a wooden clad body forming relation with the omnipresence of broadleaf trees surrounding the building and topped with a light glass structure.

The building provides inviting homes to two families, as well as an independent apartment. The main task was for the project to appear as a unify house despite its duality, and still ensure the privacy of both units.

Two-In-One House
© Ivar Kvaal
Two-In-One House
© Ivar Kvaal

The ground floor integrates the main public functions of the homes and elegant windows frame the landscape scenery and invite nature into the building.

On the contrary, the first floor protects the intimacy of the families and provides a more introvert area, with windows subtly appearing behind the cedar cladding.

Two-In-One House
© Ivar Kvaal


Two-In-One House
© Ivar Kvaal
Two-In-One House
© Ivar Kvaal
Two-In-One House
© Ivar Kvaal


Two-In-One House
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Site plan

Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, AS
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Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, AS
Josefines gate 7, 0351 Oslo, Norway