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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavillion in Hjerkinn, Norway by Snøhetta Oslo ASJanuary 14th, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Snøhetta Oslo AS The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion is located at Hjerkinn on the outskirts of Dovrefjell National Park, overlooking the Snøhetta mountain massif. The 90m2 building is open to the public and serves as an observation pavilion for the Wild Reindeer Foundation educational programmes. A 1,5km nature path brings visitors to the spectacular site, 1220 meters above sea level.  Image Courtesy © Ketil jacobsen
 Image Courtesy © Ketil jacobsen Background Dovrefjell is a mountain range forming the barrier between the norther and southern parts of Norway. It is home to Europe’s last wild reindeer herds and is the natural habitat for many rare plants and animals, including Musk Ox and polar foxes. A long history filled with travellers, hunting traditions, mining, and military activities has left its mark on this land. In addition to the natural and cultural landscape, the Dovre mountains also holds significant importance in the Norwegian consciousness. National legends, myths, poetry (Ibsen) and music (Grieg) celebrate the mystic and eternal qualities of this powerful place. The founding fathers of the Norwegian constitution are ”agreed and faithful, until the fall of Dovre!”  Image Courtesy © Ketil jacobsen Architectural idea This unique natural, cultural and mythical landscape has formed the basis of the architectural idea. The building design is based on a rigid outer shell and an organic inner core. The wooden south facing exterior wall and the interior create a protected and warm gathering place, while still preserving the visitor’s view of the spectacular panorama.  Image Courtesy © Ketil jacobsen Considerable emphasis is put on the quality and durability of the materials to withstand the harsh climate. The rectangular frame is made in raw steel resembling the iron found in the local bedrock. The simple building shape and use of natural materials reference local building traditions. However, advanced technologies have been utilized both in the design and the manufacturing process.  Image Courtesy © diephotodesigner.de Using digital 3D-models to drive the milling machines, Norwegian shipbuilders in Hardangerfjord created the organic shape from 10 inch square pine timber beams. The wood was then assembled in a traditional way using only wood pegs as fasteners. The exterior wall has been treated with pine tar while the interior wood has been oiled. The pavilion is a robust yet nuanced building that gives visitors an opportunity to reflect and contemplate this vast and rich landscape.  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Sn+hetta  Image Courtesy © Snøhetta Oslo AS  Image Courtesy © Snøhetta Oslo AS
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