Projects / Dwelling
Villa at Holtet, Oslo
Use of a varied timber construction makes the best of a tight surburban site.
Architect: Atelier Oslo AS
Published 18 Dec, 2016
The starting point was typical: a tight suburban site and a limited budget. The ground floor footprint is small, but the first floor cantilevers out to create covered areas below, and a variety of smaller volumes adapt to the site conditions and allowing for a selection of views on all sides.
The main timber structure is exposed in the central space: simple columns and beams that are all dimensioned according to their load, resulting in an assembly of unique elements rather than a repeating system. The house is an organic result of the geometry of the house and its functions.