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A Cozy Wooden Cottage Surrounded by the Snowy Hills of Oppdal, Norway

By Jessica Mejias

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Log House is a cozy chalet located in Oppdal, Norway.

The 3,250-square-foot home was designed by JVA in 2015.

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Log House by JVA:

“The family house is placed on the upper part of the sloped site, offering great views towards the south. An annex is placed on the lower part of the plot with a courtyard formed between the two.

Both buildings are timber log structures placed on an elevated base wall of concrete. This foundation wall is elevated in order to handle the height differences in the surrounding terrain.

The buildings combine traditional vernacular log techniques with a modern architectural expression. This really comes to show by using large glass surfaces mounted between the knots of the log structure.

Interplay between glass-framed parts and the log structure arises – creating varied spaces. The mai shape of the two houses has a clear reference to the formal language of the traditional building style, both in terms of volume and the angle of the roof.

The interior wood is treated with a grey color with contrasting colored furniture.”

Log House by JVA (20)

Photos by: Nils Petter Dale

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About Jessica Mejias

Jessica is a resident of Madrid, where she often can be found stalking the halls of the Prado Museum, hoping to catch a glimpse of Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights. An Art History graduate, she enjoys admiring art and architecture, reading, and keeping young by playing video games. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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