Cabin Ustaoset, Hardangervidda National Park Building, Design, Norwegian House Development, Images
Cabin Ustaoset in Hardangervidda National Park
Timber Architecture Project in Norway ? design by Jon Danielsen Aarhus
25 Apr 2017
Cabin Ustaoset
Architect: Jon Danielsen Aarhus
Location: Hardangervidda National Park, Norway
Cabin Ustaoset offers panoramic views of Norway like no other

Cabin Ustaoset, remotely positioned at the foot of Hardangervidda, Europe?s greatest mountain plateau and Norway?s largest National Park – provides guests with unprecedented views of the surrounding scenery. Architect, Jon Danielsen Aarhus, consciously selected Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, for the exterior cladding of this secluded cabin due to its hard-wearing qualities and environmentally friendly nature.
Separated into two flexible rooms, including a spacious living room and loft, Cabin Ustaoset incorporates practical and simplistic design, combining a natural Kebony façade with an insulating and solar protected glass to provide up to 13 guests with exceptional views of the surrounding landscape.

Meticulous planning was required for the construction of this cabin due to its remote location with no road access. Throughout the summer months, the exterior materials were transported by helicopter, whilst the remaining materials were delivered in winter using a snow scooter. The exposed location, more than 3,500 feet above sea level, prompted the archit...