Wooden shingles cloak this stilted sauna, which architecture studio Oslo Works has elevated over the rocky shore of Nesodden peninsula, Norway, for the local community.
Named The Hotspot, the wooden structure is a short ferry ride from the Norwegian capital Oslo and is designed to be adaptable, environmentally conscious and low maintenance.
It is the latest addition to the growing number of communal saunas in the region, which Oslo Works said are typically created by local communities coming together to finance and build them.
Oslo Works has perched The Hotspot sauna on the coast of Norway
"A sauna is best enjoyed together," said the studio.
"This may be the reason why sauna community culture has been rising in Scandinavia the last few years. People are putting their forces together in order to finance, build and share hothouse all along the shore." The Hotspot is divided into two parts by a narrow open passage, which leads to the water and the bathing ladder. The main hot room sits to the left while changing and storage facilities are on the right.
It is divided in two by a narrow corridor
Visitors are encouraged to take a plunge into the icy waters before gathering in the hot room, which is heated by a small woodburning stove and has "breathtaking views" of Oslo's skyline from its panoramic window.
Retaining focus on these views was prioritised throughout the design, with Oslo Works developing a material palette that helps the structure to ca...