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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. The Bolder Cabins in Lysefjorden, Norway by SnøhettaFebruary 18th, 2023 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Snøhetta The project, which started in 2020, grew out of the desire to create an experience that is truly special and authentic, where nature plays a major part. The four cabins, named: Stylten, Myra, Stjerna, and Eldhuset are located on the edge of Lysefjorden, built to blend in with the landscape with a minimal footprint on the surrounding nature. They are lifted above ground on large concrete pillars and have glass facades for guests to appreciate the natural surroundings from inside their private cabin and to bring the outdoors inside.  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap
 Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap “With the Bolder project, we strived to preserve nature and enhance the experience of moving in an untouched landscape, with the smallest possible footprint on the surroundings. The cabins are lifted over the ground to create a weightless feeling on the edge of the spectacular, steep mountainsides, diving down into the clear blue fjord. The goal was to create a total experience for the visitors – coming back to a cozy, warm wooden nest with a spectacular panoramic view of the ever-changing weather after a beautiful day of hiking along the fjord”, says Snøhetta architect, Frank Denis Foray. Outside is inside When stepping inside, guests are left with the illusion of floating in the air on the edge of the cliff with unobstructed views over the fjord and mountains filled with Bonsai-like pine trees and boulders left by the glaciers when the ice age came to an end thousands of years ago. To draw the serenity of nature inside the cabins, a minimalistic design ethos with furniture in natural and durable materials in earthy colors and organic textures was opted for in the interior design and styling. Thoughtfulness underpins the interior choices and accentuates the meditative flow evoked by the space.  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap The cabins boast an upper floor with a kitchen and dining area by Vipp and a ground floor with a built-in bed and bathroom. Wood, marble, and leather are recurring materials of choice in the selection of furniture. In contrast, the concrete flooring on the lower level adds a roughness to a sensible décor. “We are proud to have done this project together with Snøhetta. When we were looking for someone to design these cabins in one of Norway’s most spectacular places, the choice was easy. For the interior, Vipp has a timeless and honest elegance combined with a solid and functional refinement which is of great importance when you have guests every day. This aesthetic fits well with our concept of architecture in nature”, says Tom Bjarte Norland.  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap At one with nature To reflect the nature of the building site, dominated by granite and slow-growing pine trees, Snøhetta chose to work with wood and concrete with aggregate from the actual site as the primary materials for the project. The trees that had to be taken down during the construction have been set aside to be re-used for other parts of the projects, and the granite that has been cut out of the ground has been used to make the concrete for the construction. The wood used to build the cabins is untreated red Cedar that will gray with time, to create a natural look and blend into the rocky landscape. The Oak wood used inside is treated differently in the three small cabins, so visitors can have a slightly different experience when coming back.  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap  Image Courtesy © Henrik Moksnes / Bitmap
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