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Black Lodge – a family's project

The region around Ålesund is one of the most popular tourist hot-spots in Norway. In addition to the renowned UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in Geirangerfjord and the snow-covered peaks of the Hjørundfjord, the ragged mountains of the Sunnmøre Alps projecting almost 2000 metres over the fjords also attract many visitors. In the midst of this landscape sits the Black Lodge holiday home, like a foundling in nature. The amorphous shape of the interweaving surfaces is accentuated by the unusual material of the façade in combination with the timber shell of the interior. Large-scale glazing with slimline profiles allow generous views and blur the spatial boundaries.

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A cosy place for the whole family

The traditional huts set amidst natural surroundings are an expression of the Norwegian way of life and a retreat for spending time together with friends and family. But if you're imagining a dormitory, think again, because the Black Lodge is nothing like a traditional mountain hut. The individual functional zones are divided across three volumes. The sleeping areas for the owners and the bedrooms for up to twelve guests, including the bathroom and the outside bathing area, are situated on either side of the entrance. The third and largest zone is the “social hub” of the home. The open space is divided up by function, comprising the eating area, a small kitchen with an island for preparing and cooking food, and a living area. A large wood burner provides natural heat and a cosy ambience. Thanks to the floor-to-ceiling and corner panorama glazing, the boundary between inside and outside dissolves and the space offers spectacular views of the mountainscape all year round.

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„These mountains are special to me because they are home to my family. We want to create something special for the family with this lodge. I think my grandfather felt very at home here himself, as he had kept a small chalet for day trips since the 1960s.” – Andreas, home owner

Contrast to nature

Due to the interconnected façade and roof areas, the building has an angular, rugged look. This desired appearance was achieved through the selection of materials – a combination of rust-red Corten steel and spruce wood panels. The partially black wooden interior is also unusual, further reinforcing the contrast with nature in both summer and winter. In order to fulfil the requirements for comfort even in the extremely changeable climate of the Sunnmøre Alps, a sophisticated energy concept was put into practice in combination with highly thermally insulated frame technology and triple glazing with a thermal insulation coating.

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Object: Black Lodge

Location: Straumgjerde, Norway

Architect: Invit arkitekter AS

Specialist Company: Ove Straumsheim AS

Products: Sliding doors, façades, doors, windows

Series: FWS 50.SI, ADS 75 HD.HI, ASS 70 FD

Picture credits: Marius Beck Dahle


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