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Boathouse at Aure

Through their work in Thailand, Tyin tegnestue have gathered precious experience in achieving elegance with simple means. In this re-use project on the coast of Norway they articulate the meeting between scrap and precision.

Architect: TYIN tegnestue Arkitekter AS
Published 10 Sep, 2011
 
The boat house at the edge of the Møre coastline.

The boat house at the edge of the Møre coastline.

Boat house and terrace with facade closed.

Boat house and terrace with facade open. The doors light the outdoor terrace.

Boat house opening to the sea.

Inside the open boathouse.

Fire cauldron and storage bench.

Detail at eaves.

Detail at eaves.

The original boathouse that stood on the site. Many of the materials were recycled in the new structure.

The original boathouse that stood on the site. Many of the materials were recycled in the new structure.

Cross section. Hinged opening facade to the right.

Long elevation facing the terrace.

Completion: 2011

Address:
Aure, Møre og Romsdal

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Photo:
Pasi Aalto

Traditional Norwegian boathouses have been used to store boats and fishing gear, but now many of them are being converted for recreational summer use. At this site, the existing boathouse was in bad shape and had to be torn down, but its simple shape, sensible placement and honest use of materials inspired the new building.

A lot of the materials were reused, either as shuttering for the concrete walls and footings or as internal panelling. Windows from the client’s farmhouse were also reused. The exterior cladding is Norwegian pine impregnated with a by-product from the sugar cane industry, which will give grey patina. The shutters on the long side swing open with the help of simple steel fittings.

A flexible process, which allowed on-site design reactions, has been essential to the result.