Arkitektfirma Helen & Hard, AS

Gubrandslie Cabin

GUBRANDSLIE CABIN

Helen & Hard architects

Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander

ARCHITECTS
Helen & Hard architects

MANUFACTURERS
Novatop

PHOTOGRAPHS
Rasmus Norlander, Ragnar Hartvig

AREA
110.0 m2

YEAR
2015

LOCATION
Norway

CATEGORY
Houses

Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander

Text description provided by architect.

The private Cabin is situated near Tyinkrysset, Filefjell, on a beautiful site at the border of Jotunheimen National Park.

Our main approach was to make as little impact on the site as possible.

Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander

The weather can be quite rough with loads of snow, so it has been important to shelter the chalet from wind and snow.

Based on the result of extensive wind studies, the roof is shaped like the surrounding landscape, integrated to the terrain, making it easier for both the wind and snow to drift over.

Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander

The L-shaped volume has a semi-closed wall next to the entrance that opens up towards the magnificent view from the more private part of the cabin.

The windows also have shapes inspired by the amazing landscape.

Sauna and wardrobes are placed under ground in the concrete basement, alongside ski storage and car parking.

Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Ragnar Hartvig

On top of the fundament, above terrain, a wooden box containing the main volume and space of the cabin, is placed.The volume is further divided into three levels to follow the topography.

This spatial organization produces an open main floor, yet clearly demarcated in different levels and integrated interior.

Gubrandslie Cabin
© Ragnar Hartvig
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander

The construction of the cabin is made of prefabricated solid wooden elements of spruce which resulted in a short construction time, a great advantage on site in the mounty scenery and due to the sometimes harsh weather conditions.


Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander
Gubrandslie Cabin
© Rasmus Norlander


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Arkitektfirma Helen & Hard, AS
T +47 406 40672
Arkitektfirma Helen & Hard, AS
Erfjordgata 8, 4014 Stavanger, Norway