Drivers cruising along one of Norway's Scenic Routes can take a break at this mirrored toilet that reflects the surrounding landscape.
Photo is by Hugo Fagermo / NPRA
The facility designed by Oslo studio Morfeus Arkitekter is the latest architectural addition to the series of 18 driving routes, which provide access to Norway's natural highlights.
The Norwegian Scenic Route Andøya in the north of the country, follows a portion of the coast past a rock formation called Bohkegeargi, which is a protected cultural monument connected with the heritage of the local Sami people.
The rocks form a natural altar and pulpit where offerings to the gods were once made. It is now used for open-air church services that attract people from across the district.
The new rest area is positioned alongside a road that separates steep mountains to the east from the sea to the west, and provides a dramatic view towards the dramatic landscape in the north.
It is located further north along the coast from another toilet facility featuring a curving roof that sweeps upwards from a poured-concrete viewing terrace.

The Bukkekjerka rest area comprises parking and service functions, as well as a fire site on the shore, a free-standing concrete bench, picnic areas, paths and a footbridge linking this area to the nearby lighthouses.
The forms and materiality of the new interventions are informed by their surroundings, with angular concrete structures scattered across the rugged terrain.

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