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Sumit Singhal
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. MANSHAUSEN ISLAND RESORT in Steigen, Norway by Stinessen ArkitekturNovember 3rd, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Stinessen Arkitektur Manshausen Island is situated in the Steigen Archipelago off the coast of Northern Norway. The Islan sposition between dramatic mountains and the Barents Sea is in itself the inspiration for celebrated Polar Explorer Børge Ousland´snewest adventure; an adventure and exploration resort. The area is home to the world´slargest population of Sea Eagles and the fishing is spectacular. To the north the horizon is dominated by the mountain-range of Lofoten.  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen
 Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen Manshausen Island was historically part of one of Northern-Norway´slargest trading posts for the fishing industry, today only visible in the massive stone quay son the Island. Additionally the reis an existing 18th century small farmhouse on the Island.  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen The resort was planned and laid out in consideraton of the Island´stopography and the two main existing structures – the old farmhouse and the stone quays. The old farmhouse is situatedon a smallprotectedgrassyplainonthe Island and has beencarefullyrestored, butalsoopenedup towardstheviewof Lofoten in the North. The interior gives room to a professional kitchen and dining area on the ground floor and a relaxing library on the first floor. The cabins are all but one placed on the stone quays, partially can tilivered above the sea, one placed on a natural shelf on the rocky formations above . The positioning and orientation of all the cabins is based on the consideration of their individual panoramic views and privacy for the guests.  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen The shelter design end eavours to make a minimum environmental impact with the use of massive-wood construction and the construction was planned taking into account the logistical restrictions of building on a remote island and the weather conditions dictating a limited period for construction works. The massive-wood construction is made in two layers, with the outer layer in larch which in time will turn naturally silver gray. The glazing is custom made for the project and the large glasses are glued to the outside of the construction to ensure a smooth surface towards the winds (that may be severe at times) and to allow for unobstructed view sof the nature and the elements outside. All details, also in the interior,are carefully planned and custom made for the project, but always with attention to the main conseptual idea. The cabins are designed to offer their guests shelter and comfort while at the same time under lining the dramatic experience of the elements outside; the sea, landscape, changing lights, weather and different seasons. Above all the cabins end eavour to fulfill the functional requirement sof the guests,with ample space for luggage and clothing/equipment, a comfortable bathroom and a kitchen/dining area. The cabins accommodate two to four people, or a family of five. The main bed is positioned in the main room, slightly with drawn from the floor to ceiling glasses, to enable the visitor an around the clock experience of the outside elements, while still being comfortably sheltered.  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen  Image Courtesy © Siggen Stinessen
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