Cliff Hanger
CLIFF HANGER
Arctic Studio
ARCHITECTS
Arctic Studio : Björn Gross, Josef Wideström
PHOTOGRAPHS
Krister Engström
LOCATION
Lerum, Sweden
CATEGORY
Houses
YEAR
2010
AREA
300.0 m²
Text description provided by architect.
This house is situated on a steep slope by the lake Aspen near Gothenburg.
The direction of the volume is adapted to the topography, while the diagonal ridge opens up the interior living space and the terrace towards the evening sun.
This diagonal cut creates a dynamic shape in three dimensions, emphasized by the dramatic cantilever – the cliff hanger.
The 19x12 meter wooden box, covered with Siberian larch, is cut open in order to create exterior spaces inside the box and let light into the building.
This wooden volume is then placed on a solid concrete foundation that solves the height difference and works as an extension of the cliff.
- Cantilever box
- Diagonal ridge
- Concrete/wood
