Kolab Arkitekter, AS

Naust V

Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson

NAUST V 

Koreo Arkitekter + Kolab Arkitekter

Architects
Kolab Arkitekter, Koreo Arkitekter

PHOTOGRAPHS
Mattias Josefsson

CATEGORY
Residential Architecture

AREA
40.0 m2

COUNTRY
Vikebygd, Norway

PROJECT YEAR
2015

Text description provided by architect.

Naust V is a collaboration between Koreo Architects and Kolab Architects. The project is a transformation of an old boathouse in Vikebygd, a small village on the Norwegian west coast.

Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson
Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson

A boathouse, (in Norwegian «naust»), is a common landmark along the Norwegian coast. Traditionally built as a place for storage of boats and fishing equipment, the naust used to be functional buildings with simple materials.

Today, as dependence on the sea and fishing industry is declining, many of them are being transformed for leisure purposes. As the Norwegian coastline is considered common property, regulations are very conservative regarding size, use and appearance.

Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson
Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson
Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson

Hence, the dichotomy between the regulations and new Norwegian leisure culture forces an old typology to take a new form.

At the back of the naust, one step above the ground floor, lies a stone terrace surrounded by a small forest. The new naust is extended backwards to include this terrace into a new winter garden.

This part is covered by angled wood cladding, which makes it both opaque and transparent.

Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson
Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson

In the transition a kitchen and a fireplace is introduced as a central gathering space. Sitting alcoves and shelves are integrated in two of the walls, providing a flexible floor area.

A big opening in the western wall creates a transition between the interior and stone terrace on the west side.

In the eastern wall, a horizontal window offers a glimpse of the village and the surrounding mountains. At daytime0 the naust is subordinated to the local traditions at distance, whilst unveiling unexpected qualities when given a closer look.

Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson
Naust V
© Mattias Josefsson

The main materials used in the project are locally produced heartwood pine, plywood, and polycarbonate sheets.


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Kolab Arkitekter, AS
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