CABIN GEILO
Lund Hagem
ARCHITECTS
Lund Hagem
LOCATION
Geilo, Norway
CATEGORY
Houses
AREA
150.0 m2
PROJECT YEAR
2015
Text description provided by architect.
Situated at 982 meters above sea level, this cabin has harsh winter conditions and heavy snowfall. The site has a panoramic view overlooking the valley of Geilo. During winter the cabin is only accessible with ski or snowmobile.
The cabin consists of three volumes; the main cabin, guest house and carport connected under a u-shaped pitched roof creating a sheltered inner courtyard.
This south-facing courtyard allows the low winter sun to enter during the day. The outer geometry is formed by the important views and the adaption to the landscape.
The cabin is placed as low as possible in the landscape and during winter is almost covered in snow.The facades facing the terrain are made of concrete.
The rest of the cabin is a wood construction, painted black as the traditional buildings in the area. The concrete formwork is made out of the same dimensions as the timber cladding. The concrete is tinted black.
The materials inside are black concrete floors and oak treated with iron sulphate.
The dark tone allows the nature outside to come closer and a darkness that contrasts the white winter landscape.
A long single frame skylight placed at the top of the roof and a fireplace hanging from the roof are other sources of light.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The exterior of cabin Geilo applies dark coloured timber reference to the traditional houses in the area.
The cabin applies consistently dark tones throughout interior and exterior. The dark tone allows to unite the building and the nature as well as contrasts the white winter landscape.
EXTERIOR
Wall (Foundation)- Black tinted concrete-Wall (Foundation)- Black tinted concrete-Roof- Roofing felt in black.
INTERIOR
Floors-Black tinted concreteInterior wall-oak panel with iron sulphate
