Designed by Pir II Oslo + Resell Arkitektur, The cabin is situated in gently sloping terrain on a lush small island northeast of Stavanger. The island has no road connection to the mainland, and all building materials have therefore been taken over by boat.
Photography: Olav Resell
The enclosing form is chosen to create a protected and sunny outdoor space with views over the fjord to the south. In this area of the country, the general rule is that winds from the north bring clear skies and sunny weather. On the south side of the cabin, one is thus protected against the strongest winds during good weather.
Photography: Olav Resell
The cabins common spaces, such as living room, dining room, and kitchen caters onto this side, while the majority of bedrooms and wet rooms are located on the opposite side, where they lie sheltered facing the forest.
The cabin has an upper level, accessible via stairs from the kitchen/entrance area, designed for different kinds of use. The outer room is strongly connected to the other common spaces, while the inner is a separate unit. Window openings have been made in roof and walls to ensure visual contact with the fjord and the surroundings.
Photography: Olav Resell
The client wanted maximum utilization of the permissible built-up area and had specific requirements as for how many people would be able to stay at the cabin simultaneously. In order to meet these wishes the amount of areas only used for movement is reduced to a minimum, while th...