Various Architects

Villa Faun

Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan

VILLA FAUN

Various Architects

LEAD ARCHITECT
Ibrahim Elhayawan

LIGHTING
Concept Design AS

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ibrahim Elhayawan, Roger Sandvær

LANDSCAPE
Simons Hagedesign og Østlandsentreprenøren

DESIGN TEAM
Isabell Adamofski, Ibrahim Elhayawan, Alexander H. Berg, Birgitte J. Haug, Laura Martinez

MANUFACTURERS
Swisspearl, Bella studio AS, Gnist AS, Kvenüm Studio AS, Oslo Akershus Rørleggerbedrift, Romerike peis og varme AS, Skattekammeret AS, Svenneby Sag og Høvleri, Trevaren eidehavn

ELECTRICAL
AA elektro / Micromatic

LOCATION
Oslo, Norway

CATEGORY
Houses

AREA
1000.0 m2

PROJECT YEAR
2016

Text description provided by architect.

Villa Faun is an apartment complex located in the Northwest hill side of Oslo, Norway, with a great view over the city and to the Oslo Fjord. The neighbourhood is characterised by various types of Norwegian houses built during the last 100 years.

Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan
Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan

The main intention for Villa Faun was to bring together a unifying identity to the project, while creating individual and private units. The building is placed on the site and oriented with an angle to frame views and natural daylight for indoor and outdoor spaces.

Villa Faun has a basic pitched-roof house shape, that is developed according to the functions and surroundings. The roof, together with Northern and Southern facades create a massive wooden envelope.

Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan
Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan
Villa Faun
© Roger Sandvær

The other two facades contrast with the envelope in form, material and colour. These facades are characterised with playful extrusions and intrusions that give individual identity to each unit.

This playfulness breaks down the scale of the facades and creates a dynamic form, while the clear wooden envelope balances the overall expression.

Therefor Villa Faun appears both calm and playful. The architecture has a unique character and at the same time it fits with the surrounding context in harmony with traditional neighbouring villas.

Villa Faun
© Roger Sandvær
Villa Faun
© Roger Sandvær
Villa Faun
© Roger Sandvær

Due to the sloping terrain, The volumes are designed with split-levels, so that both apartments on the ground floor could get straight into the garden.

The split level also allows extra height for the upper apartments which provides generous spaces. The pitched-roof has an asymmetrical shape that works well the split level design and allows for additional height.

Villa Faun
© Roger Sandvær
Villa Faun
© Roger Sandvær

Hence the possibility to create an extra mezzanine floor within building height regulations. The car parking is located in an underground garage, to maximise green areas and create more enjoyable outdoor spaces.

The massive wooden envelope is visible in the interior and is integrated with various functions, including fire places, kitchen units and ventilation in addition to built-in benches and deep window frames.

Villa Faun
© Roger Sandvær


Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan
Villa Faun
Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan
Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan


Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan
Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan
Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan
Villa Faun
© Ibrahim Elhayawan


Villa Faun
Facade 1
Villa Faun
Facade 2
Villa Faun
Facade 4
Villa Faun
Facade 3


Villa Faun
Section A
Villa Faun
Section B


Villa Faun
Ground floor plan
Villa Faun
First Floor Plan
Villa Faun
Second floor plan
Villa Faun
Garaje Floor Plan

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