The challenges of the site as room for opportunity. Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter
18/01/2023.
[Solveien - Oslo] Norway
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Oslo-based architecture practice R21 Arkitekter was commissioned to design a house for a family with young children, in Solveien, a suburban area of Nordstrand a borough located in the southern part of the city of Oslo, Norway.
The house was designed to grow in a plot that has a very steep slope to the west, with exceptional views, looking to the Oslo Fjord and homed large pine trees. The morphology characteristics of the plot give the premises for the project. The view over the pine trees towards the Oslo Fjord marked the natural direction and the location in the terrain.
The house was designed to grow in a plot that has a very steep slope to the west, with exceptional views, looking to the Oslo Fjord and homed large pine trees. The morphology characteristics of the plot give the premises for the project. The view over the pine trees towards the Oslo Fjord marked the natural direction and the location in the terrain.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Access upper floor plan. Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter.
Middle floor plan. Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter.
Ground floor plan. Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter.
Cross section. Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter.
Longitudinal section. Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter.
Elevation. Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter.
Elevation. Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter.
Paying attention to the topography, R21 Arkitekter design uses the site's obvious challenges as room for opportunity allowing generating the identity of the house, located access through the house's top floor, thanks to a bridge. The way of going through the program of the house from top to bottom is reversed, instead of going in and going up.
However, the layout of rooms follows the conventional principles of a gradual transition between public and private areas, from most public spaces on the top floor, through the middle floor, with the daily living areas, to the bottom floor containing the bedrooms.
The way of building the house also responds to the way in which the house is traversed, placing a protective volume of exposed concrete in the lower part and a roof with a wooden structure on said volume.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
However, the layout of rooms follows the conventional principles of a gradual transition between public and private areas, from most public spaces on the top floor, through the middle floor, with the daily living areas, to the bottom floor containing the bedrooms.
The way of building the house also responds to the way in which the house is traversed, placing a protective volume of exposed concrete in the lower part and a roof with a wooden structure on said volume.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Project description by R21 Arkitekter
R21 Arkitekter was asked to create an intimate and robust family home in the district of Nordstrand in Oslo. Large pine trees, steep terrain to the west and a spectacular view extending beyond the tree crowns to the Oslo fjord were the central premises of the project's placement and direction.
To preserve the qualities of the site's complex typography, the project found its place within the inherently challenging program of a somewhat unusual access situation. The entrance to the building from street level is allowed by a bridge to the top floor. From there, a spiral staircase leads down to the main living areas.
The layout of rooms is based on conventional principles of a gradual transition between public and private areas, from most public spaces on the top floor, through the middle floor, with the daily living areas, to the bottom floor containing the bedrooms.
Villa Solveien by R21 Arkitekter. Photograph by Mariela Apollonio.
Structurally, the project consists of two main parts; the heavy, concrete base and the lighter wooden construction on top of it. The base, as a solid foundation, provides a protected atmosphere enclosing the private areas. A clear contrast to the lightness and openness allowed for by the wooden construction surrounding the living areas above.
Materials are determined by function and use. The concrete construction consists of two layers, one carrying the floor slabs and one carrying the wooden columns and top roof, allowing the qualities of the materials to be visible both from the interior and the exterior. These durable materials take care of the wearing of everyday life while attaining a beautiful patina with the passing of time. This, together with careful attention to precision and detail gives the construction an intimate feeling of home.
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Architects
Developer
Grativas Bygg AS
Area
350 m².
Dates
2022.
Location
Solveien, Oslo, Norway.
Photography
Mariela Apollonio. Fotógrafa de arquitectura.
Thomas Thorsnes. R21 Arkitekter
R21 Arkitekter is a based-Oslo architecture practice, led by Thomas Thorsnes, that sees architecture through the social, cultural, economic, geographical and environmental context it is to be a part of. Viewing every factor affecting the project as an opportunity, R21 strive to exploit each and everyone without being committed to any. Their projects are therefore able to give more back to the clients, the community and the environment.
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