Archipelago
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about archipelago
Project • By Sotamaa • Private Houses
Kivi Sauna
Located in the Finnish archipelago, Kivi-Sauna is built to endure the region’s challenging climate. Its aerodynamic shape and curved wooden panels are designed to adapt to the natural forces of the environment. Every element of the design, from its structure to its cladding, responds to the surrounding landscape.
Kivi Sotamaa
Perched on the edge of a cliff, the sauna merges with the rocky terrain, appearing as both part of the natural landscape and a work of human craftsmanship. Sharp black cuts in the silvery facade reveal a small terrace with sweeping views of the sea. The design creates a seamless interaction between the building and the shifting light and weather of the archipelago.
Kivi Sotamaa
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News • News • 20 Aug 2020
BIG, Hijjas and Ramboll envision archipelago shaped land reclamation master plan BiodiverCity with biodiversity as a key ingredient
BIG, Hijjas and Ramboll won an international competition set out by the Penang State Government to transform Penang South Islands into a sustainable, global destination. The plan will provide Malaysians with 4.6km of public beaches, 600 acres of parks and a 25km waterfront. The designers aim to create a place where people and nature coexist in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.
The plan is divided into three archipelago shaped themed islands. The Channels, the Mangroves and the Laguna. A set of urban guidelines will make sure mixed-use districts of 15,000 to 18,000 residents with a continuous 50 to 100m buffer around each district will support habitat connectivity and edge ecologies in reserves, parks, corridors and urban p... More