Senja Cabana by Hans-Petter Bjornadal is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Arquitetura, Edifícios e Estruturas Competition Category.

BronzeArquitetura· 2021

Senja Cabana

by Hans-Petter Bjornadal

Client: BjØrnÅdal Arkitektstudio

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Arquitetura Category

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The Design

About Senja Cabana

Senja é uma cabana familiar construída perto de uma pequena vila de pescadores no norte da Noruega. O projeto inspira-se na tradição sámi do Heller, em que os abrigos eram feitos sob grandes rochas. O envelope construtivo tem a forma de uma pedra, com linhas que acompanham as montanhas próximas, e abriga uma ampla janela panorâmica voltada para a paisagem. A fachada de madeira é pintada em cinza-escuro para se integrar ao entorno. A entrada principal é escavada na massa edificada e forma um espaço exterior abrigado. No interior, paredes de pinho, pisos de carvalho e um teto de ripas de madeira envolvem uma lareira.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Senja Cabana conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Senja Cabana seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Senja Cabana satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Team Members: Hans-Petter Bjørnådal
Image Credits: Image 1-5 Photographer: Hans-Petter Bjørnådal