Norrøna Lodge: Designed to mix with the strong Senja
The well-known Danish structure studio Dorte Mandrup simply unveiled designs for his or her latest venture – a nature lodge in-built collaboration with high-end Norwegian outside model Norrøna. Positioned on Senja, Norway's second largest island, the lodge will probably be perched alongside the dramatic coastal panorama of northern Norway, recognized for its steep mountains, seashores, valleys and deep fjords.
Deliberate for a distant space on Senja's west coast, the intimate lodge will sit on an islet overlooking the Norwegian Sea and mountainous peninsula. Reflecting Norrøna's outside group spirit, the lodge's design prioritizes concord with its pure environment. This unity with nature is obvious within the particular person lodges, all related by a big stone on the roof which echo the close by mountains.
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dorte mandrup celebrates an outside spirit
With an space of 1,800 sq. meters, Norrøna Lodge is designed by architects at Dorte Mandrup to mix visually with the setting. The structure options twenty-four visitor rooms, a restaurant, sauna, and conservatory, all designed to create an intimate retreat that fosters a way of group amongst friends who share a love of exploration. The lodges themselves are positioned in a circle across the central restaurant, appearing as a pure assembly level after a day of journey.
Jørgen Jørgensen, CEO and proprietor of Norrøna, expressed his enthusiasm for the venture: 'We’ve excessive ambitions in all our tasks and we additionally need to create a world-class expertise. This location deserves the most effective in structure, supplies and craftsmanship, and we’re subsequently delighted to have Dorte Mandrup be part of our crew..'
structure knowledgeable by geology
Taking a cue from the encompassing panorama, Dorte Mandrup's Norrøna Lodge appears to emerge organically from the bottom in a fragmented formation. The fragmented design evokes the picture of pure components that accumulate over time alongside the shore. Dorte Mandrup's strategy harnesses the panorama itself as a blueprint, leading to a constructing that “dissolves into nature.” The lodge has a stone roof impressed by the area's cliffs and slate-capped mountains, additional mimicking glacial actions. From an aerial view, the constructing is designed to virtually disappear into the terrain.
Whereas striving for a particular architectural assertion, the venture prioritizes environmental accountability. The lodge will use regionally sourced supplies akin to slate, stone and wooden, together with components reclaimed from an current, decaying constructing on the location. Norrøna anticipates that the lodge will open its doorways in 2026, creating new jobs and growing demand for native services.
details about the venture:
Venture title: Lodge Norrøna
Location: Twilight, Norway
structure: Dorte Mandrup | @dorte_mandrup
collaborator, outside model: Norrøna | @norrona
completion: anticipated in 2026
photograph: US | @mir.no