project ö is a series of self-sufficient timber cabins on a finnish archipelago
the cabins make reference to traditional finnish archipelago aesthetics with gabled roofs, deep eaves and vertical timber cladding.
designers aleksi hautamaki and milla selkimaki have recently completed a series of summer cabins situated on a 5-acre finnish island. titled ‘project ö’, the new structures boast an incredibly scenic position on the edge of finland‘s archipelago national park. the duo purchased the island two years ago and have since built the main, self-sufficient cabin with a sauna and workshop space.
all images © archmospheres
the buildings of project ö make reference to the traditional finnish archipelago aesthetics, with gabled roofs, deep eaves, extended gutters and vertical timber cladding. the shape of the cabins is long and narrow, which allows for large glazed surfaces with varying views, as well as possibilities for very different types of functions at the opposite ends of the building. for example, sundowner drinks with friends at one end, while the kids are sleeping in the other.
sauna end
the vision was to have the necessary functions with as little space as possible. all individual spaces have been designed to be compact without compromising the functionality and comfort. the two buildings are just 70m² in total, yet they sleep 10 adults comfortably if needed. the island is totally self-sufficient, as it uses solar power for energy and filtered sea water for drinking. the houses have running water, flush toilet, heating, cooling, and a modern kitchen. hot running water is produced with a sauna stove and the same system provides heating to the floors.
view inside the sauna
the kitchen
the outdoor kitchen
view from the pier
living room end
view from the south
looking north
western side elevation
the workshop
the island
project info:
project name: project ö
location: archipelago national park, finland
design: aleksi hautamaki and milla selkimaki
photography: archmospheres
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