snøhetta reconstructs boat house on the shores of norwegian island

snøhetta reconstructs boat house on the shores of norwegian island
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situated on the shores of hudøy, a norwegian island in the skagerrak strait, international architecture and design studio snøhetta has reconstructed a boat house intended for local youth groups. the structure serves as both overnight accommodation, housing an assortment of colorful sleeping bays, and a social arena, encouraging interaction and engagement between its occupants.

seating positioned at the entrance to the scheme provides an external area for both recreation and contemplation
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the gabled cabin is constructed from timber and clad in vertical slats that offer inhabitants glimpses of activity across the water. internally, a mezzanine level provides additional floor space, while the provision of seating positioned at the entrance to the scheme provides an external area for both recreation and contemplation.

the project is intended for use by local youth groups
image © snøhetta

the structure serves as both overnight accommodation and a social arena
image © snøhetta

the design houses an assortment of colorful sleeping bays
image © snøhetta

a mezzanine level provides additional floor space within the structure
image © snøhetta

vertical slats offer inhabitants glimpses of external activity across the water
image © snøhetta

the gabled building is constructed from locally sourced timber
image © snøhetta

the cabin is situated on the shores of hudøy, a norwegian island in the skagerrak strait
image © snøhetta

project info:

location: hudøy, norway
typology: boat house/cabin
status: completed
client: kirkens bymisjon