Rocky slopes. Powerful winds. Mercurial weather. Those are some of the challenges architects face when designing a home on the wild shore of Fosen, Norway鈥檚 outer coast. The upside? This is some of the most beautiful real estate on the planet.
took advantage of the views and the terrain to build this family鈥檚 800-square-foot summer getaway. Massive windows in the two bedrooms and the bath look out toward the often-stormy sea. 聽聽
To protect residents from the wind, architects designed a tiny separate cabin positioned in such a way to create a sheltered courtyard. The blackened timber structures curve inward, nestling into rocks to also help minimize gusts. Recessed notches in the fa莽ades鈥攁ll cut on angles and painted white鈥攁ct as coves sheltered from both the sun and the wind.
For sunny, warm days, four wooden decks of varying sizes (from reading nook to dining area) offer stunning views. When the weather turns sour, head inside to the bright-white, simple space. The cabin鈥檚 galley kitchen hides the two bedrooms and the bath, while the open living and dining area bends to accommodate the rocks outside. There are naturally lit reading areas tucked into the sloping walls.聽
