Article source: RAM Arkitektur AS

Espedalen is a valley situated in inland Norway to the east of Jotumheimen national park. The valley is home to the largest moose migration route in Europe. RAM Arkitektur was initially approached by the local community to suggest five architectural interventions in the region, with the aim of boosting tourism within the area. Momentum quickly built around and early sketch for a moose-viewing tower, with basic overnight accommodation for six people, located on public forestry land, and in the heart of the migration route.

Image Courtesy © Sam Hughes

• Architects: RAM Arkitektur AS (Sam Hughes MNAL)
• Project: Elgtårn (Moose tower)
• Location: Espedalen, Norway
• Photography: Sam Hughes
• Software used: SketchUp and AutoCAD
• Client: Ruten fjellstue and Dalseter Høyfjellshotell
• Structural engineer: COWI AS
• Fire consultant: COWI AS
• Building firm: Skåbu tradisjonsbygg AS
• Area: 26m2
• Project year: 2015 – 16

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