Tverrfjellhytta / Snøhetta

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  • Interior And Landscape Architect: Snøhetta Oslo AS
  • Project Team: Knut Bjørgum, Kjetil T. Thorsen, Erik Brett Jacobsen, Margit Tidemand Ruud, Rune Grasdal, Martin Brunner, Heidi Pettersvold
  • Structural Engineer: Kristoffer Apeland, Trond Gundersen
  • Client: Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre
  • Cost: 4.0 mill. NOK (Total construction cost pavilion)
  • Subcontractor, Steel: Lonbakken AS
  • Subcontractor, Glass: Skandinaviska glassystem
  • Contractor, Wood: Djupevaag Ship Builders AS
  • Interior Architect: Snøhetta Oslo AS
  • Landscape Architect: Snøhetta Oslo AS
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Text description provided by the architects. The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion is located at Hjerkinn on the outskirts of Dovrefjell National Park, overlooking the Snøhetta mountain massif. The 90m2 building is open to the public and serves as an observation pavilion for the Wild Reindeer Foundation educational programmes. A 1,5km nature path brings visitors to this spectacular site, 1200 meters above sea level.

Tverrfjellhytta / Snøhetta - Coast
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Background

Dovrefjell is a mountain range that forms a barrier between the norther and southern parts of Norway. It is home to Europe’s last wild reindeer herds and is the natural habitat for many rare plants and animals. A long history filled with travellers, hunting traditions, mining, and military activities has left its mark on this land. In addition to the natural and cultural landscape, the Dovre mountains also holds significant importance in the Norwegian consciousness. National legends, myths, poetry (Ibsen) and music (Grieg) celebrate the mystic and eternal qualities of this powerful place. The founding fathers of the Norwegian constitution are ”agreed and faithful, until the fall of Dovre!”

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Architectural idea

This unique natural, cultural and mythical landscape has formed the basis of the architectural idea. The building design is based on a rigid outer shell and an organic inner core. The south facing exterior wall and the interior create a protected and warm gathering place, while still preserving the visitor’s view of the spectacular panorama.

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Considerable emphasis is put on the quality and durability of the materials to withstand the harsh climate. The rectangular frame is made in raw steel resembling the iron found in the local bedrock. The simple form and use of natural materials reference local building traditions. However, advanced technologies have been utilized both in the design and the fabrication process. Using digital 3D-models to drive the milling machines, Norwegian shipbuilders in Hardangerfjord created the organic shape from 10 inch square pine timber beams. The wood was then assembled in a traditional way using only wood pegs as fasteners. The exterior wall has been treated with pine tar while the interior wood has been oiled. The pavilion is a robust yet nuanced building that gives visitors an opportunity to reflect and contemplate this vast and rich landscape.

Tverrfjellhytta / Snøhetta - Arch, Beam, Column
© Ketil Jacobsen

Text provided by Snøhetta Oslo AS.

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Address:Hjerkinn, Dovre Municipality, Norway

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Cite: "Tverrfjellhytta / Snøhetta" 02 Nov 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/180932/tverrfjellhytta-snohetta> ISSN 0719-8884

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