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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. TURTAGRØ HOTEL in Sognefjellet, Norway by Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects MNALDecember 1st, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects MNAL The old Turtagrø Hotel, which has been the starting point for climbing in the Hurrungane Mountains for more than a hundred years, burned down in 2001. The owner wanted to create some of the atmosphere of the old building – a recognisable scale, spatial sequence, colours and materials, relating to a nearby timber annex. Outside of this the requirement was for a hotel with a new architectonic expression and an efficient layout.  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle
 Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle All communal functions have been placed on ground or basement floor around a small reception, with all guest rooms on first and second floor. It was a challenge to combine large capacity with the necessary intimacy in the communal areas. The guest rooms differ from conventional hotel rooms in that they have no ante-space, and are shallower and wider than normal. This gives the opportunity for a more open connection between bed- and bathroom. The interiors are robust and simple.  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle The architectonic expression of the building ties it visually to the surrounding mountains, and allows the three ascending tower suites. The architecture sets up a dialogue with the landscape, while the stonewalls, carves panels surfaces and the recessed glazing talk with the existing annex.  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle The hotel is built with a steel structure and prefabricated decks spanning between the external walls, giving the plan full freedom. It is clad with timber panelling, felt shingles and natural stone externally, with lime-washed panelling, painted wooden floors and oiled oak in the interior.  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Nils Petter Dahle  Image Courtesy © Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects MNAL (JVA)  Image Courtesy © Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects MNAL (JVA)
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