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Senja Baita by Hans-Petter Bjornadal
Senja Baita by Hans-Petter Bjornadal
Senja Baita by Hans-Petter Bjornadal
Senja Baita by Hans-Petter Bjornadal
Senja Baita by Hans-Petter Bjornadal

Bronzo Architettura · 2021

Senja Baita

by Hans-Petter Bjornadal

  • A' Design Award di Bronzo 2021 in Architettura
  • CLIENT: BjØrnÅdal Arkitektstudio
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 14,563
  • Verification code 6AA7C7BCFD · Verify this award
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About Senja Baita

Senja è una baita di famiglia costruita nei pressi di un piccolo villaggio di pescatori nel nord della Norvegia. Il progetto si ispira alla tradizione sami dell'Heller, secondo la quale i ripari venivano ricavati sotto grandi rocce. L'involucro dell'edificio ha la forma di una pietra, con linee che seguono l'andamento delle montagne circostanti, e ospita un'ampia vetrata panoramica rivolta verso il paesaggio. La facciata in legno è dipinta di grigio scuro per fondersi con l'ambiente circostante. L'ingresso principale è scavato nella massa dell'edificio e dà forma a uno spazio esterno riparato. All'interno, pareti in pino, pavimenti in rovere e un soffitto in doghe di legno avvolgono un camino.

About the A' Design Award di Bronzo

Senja Baita ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Bronzo, un riconoscimento altamente prestigioso conferito a design eccezionali che si distinguono per creatività, ingegno e astuzia. I vincitori di Bronzo sono manufatti ampiamente abili e sorprendentemente creativi che autenticano la vasta esperienza, l'immaginazione e l'intraprendenza dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Senja Baita sia un oggetto molto apprezzato, ammirato e amato, notevolmente professionale e innovativo. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Bronzo incorpora le migliori pratiche dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia, ed è eccellente per l'attenzione al dettaglio. Senja Baita soddisfa splendidamente i bisogni, tocca i desideri, affascina i sentimenti e attira la curiosità.

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Unique Properties
The cabin is located near a small fishing village called Hamn. On this site the client wanted a family cottage with panoramic views to Senja's stunning mountains and nature.
In such a beautiful and delicate landscape, it is important to build with nature and create a project that feels like a part of landscape.
Dimensions & Packaging
Length and Width 21,5m x 7 m
Area: 133 m2

Floor:
·20 MM Pine parquette;
·100MM Concrete
·Radon Barrier
·300MM Ground insulation

Exterior wall
·21 x 145 MM wooden cladding;
·36 x 45 MM Battens c/c 600mm;
·20 x 50 MM Battens c/c 600mm;
·Wind barrier Tyvek Soft;
·9.5 MM Wind resistant gypsum board;
·145 x 45 MM main wooden frame with insulation;
·0,2 MM Vapor barrier;
·50 x 45 MM Battens with insulation;
·13 MM wooden cladding

Roof:
·SBS 2 layers membrane
·310 MM insulation
·0,2 MM Vapor barrier;
·22 MM OSB board
·245 x 45 MM main wooden frame with 100 MM insulation;
·20 MM battens cc 400 MM
·13 MM wooden cladding

Windows:
SchuchoSchucho system FWs50
Accecories:
RuukkiDownspout

Energy [W/(m2 K)]
Wall 0,22
Roof 0,18
Floor 0,18
Door / Window 1,2
Tags
wood, panorama, Sami, landscape, mountain,
Production Technology
The cabin has a wooden facade painted in dark grey to naturally blend in with the surrounding nature. The windows are made of wood/aluminium with details in steel to protect from the harsh winterstorms. The main entrance in carved into the building mass and creates a sheltered space to relax.

Inside the cabin the walls are covered with pine boards, oak floors and a 45x45 wooden slated ceiling. This creates a warm and cozy atmosphere to relax by the fireplace.
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Design Challenge
Adopting to a delicate landscape
Research
By studying old Sami building traditions, we found the ancient tradition of “Heller” where Sami*s would find shelter and build a cottage under large rocks. By shaping the building envelope like a stone with natural lines similar to the mountains, one could make a large panorama window in this shape. The project then becomes a "rock with a view" that settles naturally in the terrain - hidden by the forest from neighbours and the main road. Still on the inside of the cabin you feel like being part of nature.
Inspiration
By studying old Sami building traditions, we found the ancient tradition of Heller where Sami`s would find shelter and build a cottage under large rocks. By shaping the building envelope like a stone with natural lines similar to the mountains, one could make a large panorama window in this shape. The project then becomes a rock with a view that settles naturally in the terrain
Project Duration
2017-2020 Senja, Norway
Operation Flow
The cabin is designed specifically to open ut to nature with panoramic views to the surrounding mountains. As the the weather can change drastically in hours it is important to have the option of both a sheltered outdoor space - and a climatized indoor space where you feel part of nature. At the dinner table, one gathers the family with a view a panoramic view of the mountains - the lines between inside and outside have been blurred and the space changes in tune with the light and landscape.
Image Credits
Image 1-5 Photographer: Hans-Petter Bjørnådal

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