The design of this house features two axis systems placed on top of each other; one orthogonal, the other radial and expanding from the center-point of the structure. This influences the projects level scheme, outdoor areas and the geometry of the construction. The house has well defined inner- and outer sides. The inner side is secluded and private, whilst the outer is more demarcating. The distinctive design makes for spatial variation and elongated lines of sight, offering the simultaneous experience of calm and complexity.
The house is kept low in order to accommodate the historical neighboring barn.
As a natural convergence point, the southward oriented front binds the other facades and functions into a unity. The enclosing and inward facing facades creates a private and sunlit outdoor area, with a paddle staircase leading up to the roof terrace. From here, the contrast between the sheltered outdoor area and the striking panoramic view of Trondheim can be appreciated.
Highlighting the delimitation against the patch of forest on the northward part of the lot serves to enhance the sense of different seasons. In the winter one has a clear, unobstructed view through the cluster of trees, while lush foliage affords a more intimate experience in the summertime.
The enclosing walls are prefabricated concrete sandwich-elements, and the indented inner side is built as traditional half-timbered wall. Fifteen glulam girders carry the solid wood covering that make up the ceiling of the house. The girders are bolted to embedded steel brackets; a detail resulting from close and instructive cooperation between the concrete factory, glulam supplier and the mechanical workshop.
The project shows how prefabricated modules can be used also in the creation of architecture on a smaller scale.
Client: Tine Solheim and Håvard Elnan
Team: Yashar Hanstad and Fredrik Asplin
Collaborators: Fur Arkitekter; Kine Angelo, associate professor NTNU (colour design)
