rever & drage transforms traditional norwegian dwelling into cabin retreat with scenic views

in norway, rever & drage architects has transformed an existing structure, which contained a series of small rooms, into a more open and functional cabin retreat. ‘the owners wanted to retain the traditional and representative façade towards the road and other settlement in the village, however, they wished a more open aspect towards the fjord and mountains,’ explains the design team.

all images by tom auger

the original building comprised a range of materials, and included both vertical and horizontal paneling. adding to this diverse palette, rever & drage glazed the south-east wall so that the kitchen offered unobstructed views across the scenic landscape. another window has been mounted within the bedroom, affording picturesque views from bed.

new glazing presents views towards the neighboring fjord and mountains

the majority of the interior partitions have been removed, with only the bedroom preserved. the loft and the ground floor have been combined to make one airy space, while a tiled area with underfloor heating allows wet shoes to dry inside the property. other additions include an insulating wind membrane within the walls to reduce heat loss, and a wooden roof, which has been placed over the existing corrugated iron canopy.

the majority of the interior partitions have been removed

to the west, the original façade has been preserved, but now includes a covered shelter where equipment and clothing can be kept dry. the porch also serves as an additional external area for recreation. ‘the result has been better than our expectations,’ says rever & drage architects. ‘the harmony in the east façade works well in spite of the different windows. the choice and composition of materials and color functions well.’

the loft and the ground floor have been combined to make one airy space

the original building comprised a range of materials, and included both vertical and horizontal paneling

a new window affords picturesque views from bed

a wooden roof has been placed over the existing corrugated iron canopy

a new insulating wind membrane within the walls reduces heat loss

the client wanted to retain the traditional façade oriented towards the village

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project info:

name: boggestranda
architects: rever & drage architects
design team: tom auger, martin beverfjord, eirik lilledrange
completed: 2016
location: boggestranda, nesset, norway
area: 42 sqm / 452 sqf
photography: tom auger

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