Trekronaa Pequena Cabana by Manuela Hardy

Trekronaa Pequena Cabana by Manuela Hardy is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Arquitetura, Edifícios e Estruturas Competition Category.

BronzeArquitetura· 2022

Trekronaa Pequena Cabana

by Manuela Hardy

Client: Henrik Stokkeland

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Arquitetura Category

17,125

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #138871

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Trekronaa Pequena Cabana

Trekronaa é uma pequena cabana construída entre pinheiros em Ogna, na Noruega. A construção assenta sobre uma estrutura de aço apoiada em três pernas metálicas fixadas em concreto, de modo que o volume parece flutuar e toca o solo com leveza. Uma estrutura de madeira é revestida com accoya, e uma rampa conduz à entrada, abrigando também as linhas de água e de eletricidade. Em 15 metros quadrados, a planta acomoda um pequeno banheiro, uma cozinha, uma mesa de jantar, um banco e camas para quatro a cinco pessoas. O projeto alia conforto ao contato próximo com a floresta ao redor. A cabana pode ser removida sem deixar qualquer marca no terreno.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Trekronaa Pequena 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 Trekronaa Pequena 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. Trekronaa Pequena 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 visitors coming to trekronaa can lie down under the duvet while viewing the pine forest and starry sky - and wake up to the chirping of birds, the stream that trickles and the sun that shine through the trees. A place where you can get a piece of your life back.
Dimensions & Packaging: The cabins are 15 square meters big, with a small bathroom, kitchen and sleeps 4-5 people.
Tags: treehouses, micro house, micro cabin, hut, tree hut, small living, compact living
Production Technology: The treehouses are built on a steel frame, with 3 steel legs on concrete, leaving them hardly interfering with nature.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of the design process was to fit a bathroom, kitchen, dining table, bench and beds for 4-5 people, and using the space in a most efficient way. Another challenge was the placement of electricity and water, with lays in the ramp. For the carpenter, one of the biggest challenges was all of the angles, especially on the bottom of the cabin.
Research: The architect and client had studied some similar treehouse-projects before starting on the Trekronaa. Still, this project would be inspired by its own concept, looking to fulfill the needs visitors would have or apprectiate on a visit like this. The pinecone was an early object that inspired the architect, in addition to the urge of designing playful childhood treehouses.
Inspiration: The pine cone was part of the inspiration for me as the architect. Also I wanted to build on my childhood dream of carpentry wooden cabins in the woods. I wanted to take it a step further - namely mixing comfort with nostalgia and closeness to nature.
Project Duration: The project started with a site visit in November 2020, and was completed dec 2021. It is situated in Ogna, Norway.
Operation Flow: The cabin can be moved without leaving a footprint. It is built with a wooden frame on top of a steel frame, and cladded with accoya. The steel legs make it look like it floats in the air. A ramp leads to the cabin entrance, which feels safe for visitors compared to other possible ways to enter the cabin. Staying in the cabin can be compared to a hotel experience, the difference is the direct contact to the forest and the surrounding nature.
Team Members: Manuela Hardy, architect
Image Credits: Damir Fattakhov
Manuela Hardy