Projects / Dwelling
Villa F, Rogstadåsen
A small, north-facing house stretches up to borrow sunlight from the south during the dark months of the year, and opens to the view of the fields below.
Architect: Kvalbein Arkitektur AS
Published 16 Dec, 2015
The site is on a north-facing slope with poor sun conditions, but great views. During the darkest winter months, the site is entirely in the shade. The starting point was an existing foundation and a very limited budget, allowing only a very compact and cost effective house for a mother and one child, which could be realised with a high degree of self-build. Doors and other elements from the existing demolished cabin on the site have been re-used.
The idea is simple: The section stretches up to catch the sunlight and reflect them down into the living area. The bathroom/bedroom core is built with an angled wall that further spreads the light. Horizontal windows give a wide view of the agricultural landscape.