Oslo Hillside Home, Norway, Norwegian Residential Building Photos, Architecture Development Project
Hillside Home in Oslo
9 Apr 2021
Hillside Home
Design: Derlick Architects
Location: Oslo, Norway
Stunning Oslo Hillside Home transformation completed with sustainable Kebony wood

Beautifully perched on a sloping verdant hillside overlooking the fjord just outside of Oslo, Norway, a stunning family home renovation has now been completed with a striking combination of charred and natural Kebony wood, a global leader in the production of sustainably modified wood.

Before the concept of a full home renovation was borne, the original project brief aimed to increase space and partially upgrade the existing home built in 1989. However, following consultation with architecture firm, Derlick Architects, a total renovation of the pre-fabricated home and new extension was agreed, and the stunning transformation to create the family home began.
The original home was upgraded with a clean and modern façade expression, a new roof layout and a more open and functional floorplan, while large glass doors were installed to create a brighter space and improve the connection to the garden, ultimately enhancing the panoramic waterfront views.
While developing the initial project brief, the architects selected Kebony wood for the façade of the original house and the new extension, and to obtain the unique contrast, two different types of Kebony wood were handpicked. The extension was eleg...