ROOFING , CLADDING & FACADES
Photos : Snorre and August Stinessen
NORDIC GREEN COPPER AURORA
EMBRACING A STUNNING PANORAMA
This contemporary cottage , built in a stunning seashore location on the Lyngen peninsula – a protected heritage area well within the Arctic Circle and one of Norway ’ s National Parks – is defined by its respect for nature and restrained material palette of Nordic Green copper clad walls and roofs , seamless glazing and timber .
Snorre Stinessen Architecture ’ s design for the new Aurora Lodge retreat aims to embrace the stunning panorama across the sea and a close connection with nature , while retaining privacy . A small flat area within the natural landscape was perfectly suited to accommodate this low-intervention building . All vegetation was preserved or re-planted , leaving the original trees virtually untouched . A small creek has been preserved and now runs under the building . The lodge consists of a main building with central terrace , a separate annexe suite and a sauna across the creek .
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