
The building is situated on a rise and is surrounded by exposed and moss-covered rock slabs, as well as trees such as pine, spruce, and birch. It does not sit at the very top of the hill but is placed slightly lower, grounding itself firmly on the site. To the south, the surroundings open up, offering a view of treetops, while to the north, the forest closes in around the house. The location thus creates two distinct experiences: the vast landscape and the intimate connection with the surrounding nature.The facade panels and roof are made of heartwood pine. The majority of the building materials are locally sourced, with sawn spruce and pine. The insulation is made from recycled newspaper.


To the north, at the back of the building, lies a moss-covered hill, with spruces, pines, rowans, and birches that were carefully protected during construction. These elements provide a sense of warmth and security, offering an intimate connection with the surrounding environment.




The large windows, positioned between the structural elements of the house, frame the surrounding nature and invite it indoors. The building opens up to the south and light. The generous eaves provide shade during the summer, but allow the sun to warm the house in the winter. The building is anchored to the ground through posts that extend from the earth up to the roof eaves. As they rise, they create a rhythm and clarity in the building's construction. The deck is supported in the same manner as the house and slides under it. The posts continue through the deck. The house lightly touches the moss-covered stone.






The rooms where one spends the least amount of waking time are kept small. There is a larger bedroom and a smaller workroom, which can also serve as a second bedroom. The large windows make the rooms feel spacious. The living room, which serves as the main social space, has been allowed to expand. At the center of the house is a core containing wardrobes, a kitchen, and a toilet, all made of pine. The exterior walls and ceiling are painted white. A balance has been sought between the lively pine and the calmer painted surfaces. The spaces between the windows create cozy niches. A hidden recess for curtains runs along the ceiling by the windows. In the bookshelf, there is an opening that allows light to flow into the kitchen, creating a social connection between the kitchen and the living room. The kitchen is built with the same pine as the bookshelf, and even the kitchen hood's ventilation grill is made from the same material. One of the long walls of the bedroom consists of built-in wardrobes, crafted from the same pine as the rest of the house. The wardrobes seamlessly blend into the room's short side, which, like the other wooden walls in the house, is made of panels. These panels are fixed in the center, with screws and washers on the sides to allow the solid wood to move.

View from the kitchen through to the bedroom. The wood serves multiple functions while intertwining with one another. A door becomes a wall, which transforms into a kitchen counter, and then into a bookshelf.



The building gently settles into the ground. The nature around it is preserved and continues beneath the structure.







