Stinessen Arkitektur has built three cabins and a sauna on an island in the remote Steigen Archipelago off the coast of Norway in the arctic circle.
Called Manshausen 2.0, the project is an extension of the Manshausen Island Resort, an eco-retreat founded by Børge Ousland, the Norwegian polar explorer who was the first person to cross the Arctic solo.

In total the resort encompasses seven cabins with a sauna, and a restaurant and library in a converted farmhouse that dates from the 18th century. The island was once a trading post for the fishing community, and the original cabins are located on the stone quays.
The three new cabins are perched on a rocky outcrop on the northern edge of the island, looking out over the Barents Sea. The project has been longlisted for a 2019 Dezeen Award.
Stinessen Arkitektur placed each new cabin carefully, taking into account wave height in both normal and extreme weather conditions, and the projected rise in sea level due to climate change. The three cabins are also staggered so they don't overlook each other.
Aluminium sheet cladding protects the solid wood structure from saltwater exposure. Cross-laminated timber was chosen for the frame as a sustainable building material.

Guests enter the cabins via a deck perched on the rocky outcrop, and the cabin floor gently slopes up towards the other end, which levels out as a viewing platform with floor-to-ceiling glazing on three sides.

The cabins can accommodate two to four people, with a ...