Jarmund/VigsnĂŚs AS Arkitekter MNAL
SUMMER HOUSE VESTFOLD Vestfold, Norway
The Summer House is located on the coast of Vestfold, in the southern part of Norway, replacing an older building that formerly occupied the site. To secure the planning permit, the project had to be well adjusted to the terrain, in terms of shape, scale, material and colour. The house and terraces are partly built upon existing stone walls. The newly constructed parts of the wall are made from stones resulting from blasting at the site.
Photography Nils Petter Dale
The low, elongated volume is cut in two to allow for wind-shielded outdoor areas, embraced by the house itself. These cuts also bring down the scale of the building and, together with the local variations of the section, make the building relate to the surrounding cliff formations. On the outer perimeter of terraces and pool, a glass fence protects against wind while also allowing for maximum views. The Kebony wood cladding is treated via a sustainable process to make it more durable against exposure to the salt water.
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