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Snorre Stinessen
from Transcending Luxury
by design et al
OWNER & ARCHITECT SNORRE STINESSEN ARCHITECTURE
Snorre Stinessen graduated in 1999 ad established his own studio in 2013 based in Norway. He is committed to developing projects that are conscious of our surroundings and the people inhabiting the spaces we create. The studio provides a full range of services from architecture to interior and furniture design. Snorre has distinguished his studio with award winning projects that are focused on unique designs to meet the requirements of the client as well as answering to the surrounding landscape/cityscape and it’s inherent challenges and qualities.
What are you currently working on? We are fortunate to work on several interesting projects, both in Norway and elsewhere. At this moment we are in the middle of construction of an exclusive lodge in the magnificent Lyngen Alps in Northern-Norway, but also working on different types of projects from private cabins and villas to an arena and football stadium.
Tell us a little about this project/s? The Lyngen Retreat is a project I have worked on for a long time. It started by the finding of this unique site close to the sea and developing a project in tune with the landscape which based on our marked knowledge, fortunately attracted the interest of our current clients. The project will be a highly unique and exclusive lodge available for rent for select guests starting January 2021.
How would you describe your work/design style/ethos? We are very focused on creating projects that respond to and respect their surroundings, whether natural or urban, and also in close dialogue with our clients and their functional requirements.
How long have you worked in this sector? Graduated in 1999, established my own studio in 2013.
What led you to this career path? A long and twisting path, with a little of coincidence and a lot of love for designing and the creative processes.
Please describe the project you are most proud of to date, with reasons why this was a success? That might be the Manshausen Island Resort as it was a project we have had the pleasure of developing not only in close connection with the client, but also in every detail and aspect. The project conveys a story of relationship with nature that also reflect our client´s expeditions and explorations and also showcases the surrounding landscape in a unique way.
Please describe a highlight of your career to date. We have been fortunate to receive a number of prestigious awards and acclaim for several projects, but nothing can compare to the joy of seeing how people just sit down to enjoy a space we have designed, perhaps even unconsciously. How did achieving this make you feel? It always makes me feel happy and that we have accomplished something meaningful.
What inspires you? Many things obviously: Nature and the interaction with clients are amongst the foremost.
What motivates you? The desire to do our best every time, to create something unique and meaningful and make our clients happy with the end result.
Where in the world do you like to retreat to? We have an Airstream caravan that we love to take for a drive and serves both as a lovely retreat and a movable office.
Where and how do you find support? In my clients, colleagues, family and friends.
Where do you find comfort? At home, at the office, out in the nature, in Piazza Rotunda in Rome and many, many more places.
Has the recent global pandemic changed the way in which you work? Of course to a certain degree, but the joy of working on the projects has not changed at all. We are a small studio, used to working from both at home and at different locations, so workwise we are doing fine.
Has it changed your outlook? It certainly points out the fragility of our lives and brought a sudden uncertainty to many projects and future planning, but being a small studio we have a fair amount of flexibility.
How do you feel it has changed the world? Well, that is a difficult question that I am not sure we know the answer to yet. The world has seen many difficulties and crises, but hopefully it brings about a focus and an increased awareness that we need to live in balance with our world.
