Kvitfjell, Norway
Project Size:3,875 sq. ft.
Program: The clients desired a warm and inviting vacation house with ski in-ski out access to neighboring slopes. The cabin, located on a steep site high in the mountains, needed to accommodate at least 12 people for large family holidays.
Solution: The architects divided the 3,875-square-foot steel-frame wood-clad house into seven levels to reflect the topography of the site. The exterior walls and roof are clad in larch wood, while the interior ceilings and walls are oak. A large living room separates the master bedroom on the west end from a cluster of guest rooms on the east, which can be closed off from rest of the house by large sliding doors. A large terrace extends from the living and dining areas to take advantage of mountain views. The house was completed in 2011.
PeopleLocation: Kvitfjell (Norwegian: “White mountain), Norway Completion Date: 2011 Gross square footage: 3,875 square feet
Architect:
Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Partner in Charge: Alessandra Kosberg Project architect: Claes Cho Heske Ekornås Engineer(s): AS Fredriksen
Consultant(s): Photographer(s): Nils Petter Dahle CAD system, project management, or other software used: Microstation CAD, Photoshop |
Products
Exterior cladding
Exterior cladding Metal/glass curtain wall: All windows/terrace doors from Velfac Wood: Larch wood impregnated with iron sulfate
Roofing Other: “hidden” water drainage behind the cornice
Windows
Glazing
Doors Metal doors: Between garage and living spaces Wood doors: Massive Oak Sliding doors: Laminated oak Fire-control doors, security grilles: Steel door between garage and living spaces
Hardware Security devices: Externally controlled heating and alarm system Other special hardware: Fireplace hoods made of corten steel
Interior finishes Special surfacing: “Wooden panel cast” concrete Floor and wall tile: Massive oak and slate stone Resilient flooring: Brushed concrete floor in the garage Special interior finishes unique to this project: “Light sculpture” as railings structure
Furnishings
Lighting Downlights: bathrooms, spa. LED integrated on the floor Exterior: Integrated wall lightning from BEGA Dimming System or other lighting controls: Jung
Energy |
