Projects / Dwelling     

​Villa Engan, Oslo

The main premise for the design of this modest family house has been to utilise the inherent qualities of the place; the post-glacial rock formations and the view.

Architect: Knut Hjeltnes AS
Published 01 Jul, 2018
 
The house faces the view of the Oslo Fjord.

The house faces the view of the Oslo Fjord.

Living space and terrace.

House seen from the south.

Detail of window behind the fibre cement cladding.

Stair to first floor.

Detail of roof light.

House seen from the recreation area to the south.

Site plan showing ground floor. 1. Hallway, 2. Bathroom, 3. Kitchen, 4. Living room, 5. Bedroom, 6. Living, 7. Terrace, 8. Carport

First floor plan. 1. Hallway, 2. Bathroom, 3. Kitchen, 4. Living room, 5. Bedroom, 6. Living, 7. Terrace, 8. Carport

Cross section B-B.

Completion: 2009

Address:
Holmsåsen 43, Oslo

View it on the map

Photo:
Knut Hjeltnes

The programme is ordinary, with more public functions on the ground floor and more private spaces above. The lower parts of the structure are cast directly onto the rock, with a timber volume above, a light, stiff hybrid structure with an internal plywood cladding and fibre cement sheet externally.