Amid the impressive Nordland landscape, the Uredd Rest Area combines spectacular views with an innovative design. Not only can visitors marvel at the Northern Lights and midnight sun, but they can also discover a special architectural feature in the form of an unusually designed toilet facility block, which is perfectly integrated into the harsh coastal landscape.
| Type of Building | Transport and Infrastructure |
| Product areas | Facades |
| Schüco Systems | Janisol HI Door |
| Features | New build Famous Building |
| Location | Helgelandskysten, Norway |
| Completion | 2017 |
| Architects | Haugen/Zohar Arkitekter |
| Specialist company | Bodø Glass og Ramme AS |
| Picture credits | Steinar Skaar, Statens vegvesen |
The Uredd Rest Area has always been one of the most popular places to observe the Northern Lights and the midnight sun in the Nordland province of Norway. However, it isn't just the view of the Atlantic, the uninhabited island of Fugløya and the steep cliffs of the coastal mountains that impress. The nine-metre-wide concrete terrace, which is connected by steps to the pebble beach below, is home to seating areas, a memorial commemorating the sinking of the Uredd submarine in the Second World War and an unusual toilet cabin with surprising architecture.
The cabin is made up of three areas: an open waiting area, the toilet and a utility room. The glass walls round off the space perfectly. The façade was created using the Schüco AOC 50 ST system. The add-on construction on steel combines energy-efficient, aesthetically pleasing construction with efficient fabrication and installation. The curved form of the roof resembles the natural rocks, which were formed by the ice age glacier and shape the surrounding area.
The redesign of the rest area by architectural practice Haugen/Zohar focused on harmoniously integrating the functional importance of the public toilet with the rugged, natural surroundings. Materials like concrete and frosted glass were used along with locally-sourced Fauske marble, which gives the design a distinctive look with its striking grain. Shaped to look like a small wave, the toilet cabin now fits with the coastal landscape perfectly.
